# China urges Japan to destroy toxic wartime leftovers

https://mins.news/en/item/49073

- CGTN, 2026-09-07 09:19 UTC
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- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-07/China-urges-Japan-to-destroy-toxic-wartime-leftovers-1QfesHcTGjm/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=China

> China says Japan must meet its obligations to destroy chemical weapons abandoned in China during its invasion. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning made the comments after an OPCW delegation and permanent representatives from 12 countries inspected destruction facilities from August 31 to September 5, highlighting the weapons’ continuing harm to Chinese people and the environment.

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