# China defence minister urges countries to curb resurgence of regressive historical trends

https://mins.news/en/item/60221

- Reuters, 2026-09-16 02:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-defence-minister-urges-countries-check-surge-regressive-historical-trends-2026-09-16/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aa9ff35a4391a0001266c62

> Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun called on countries on Wednesday to stop provocative actions and prevent a resurgence of regressive historical trends, remarks likely to be seen as veiled criticism of Japan.

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