Reparation for War Crimes
State Responsibility

In relation to a case brought by Chinese labourers against Nishimatsu Construction before the Japanese Supreme Court, a Foreign Ministry spokesman was asked to comment on whether China recognizes its citizen's right to demand compensation from Japan and said China's position as stated in the China-Japan Joint Statement in 1972 remains unchanged. "We hope Japan seriously treat and properly handle the issue with an attitude responsible for the history", he added.

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