Japan uses a pickpocket’s sleight-of-hand,

Justifying its actions any way it can,

Spreading falsehoods throughout the land,

As a cover for its devious plan.

A dagger in its sleeve concealed,

But soon, true intentions are revealed.

Militarism is to be revived.

An act people around the world decried.

On July 21, Japan’s cabinet approved the government’s 2015 Defense White Paper, which levels many accusations against China. On the same day, China’s Foreign Ministry responded, calling the report “groundless criticism.” The ministry remarked that the white paper once again ignores the facts and makes irresponsible remarks about China’s normal military progress and maritime activities. Deliberately playing up the “China threat,” the paper intentionally stirs up tension. China is strongly dissatisfied with and opposed to this.

China’s oil and gas exploration in undisputed waters of the East China Sea is justified, reasonable and legitimate. China’s construction on some garrisoned areas of the Spratly (or Nansha) Islands is within China’s jurisdiction and does not affect or counter any other country. It is no doubt beyond reproach. By deliberately intervening in the South China Sea issue and exaggerating the regional tension as a pretext for the “security law,” Japan’s ambitions are clearly revealed.