China has urged Japan to learn from history and adhere to peaceful development path.
Wednesday is the 82nd anniversary of the 'September 18 Incident, which marks the beginning of Japan's invasion of China.
According to the China Daily, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei Hong told a routine press briefing that the Japan's invasion of its Asian neighbors have led to disasters in these countries.
He urged the Japan to learn from history and adhere to the path of peaceful development with a responsible spirit and abide by its statements on the invasion issue.
He said that Japan should take concrete action to win the trust of the international community and neighboring countries.
He added that Japan should do more to contribute to regional peace and stability, stop creating or playing up tensions and making excuses for boosting military capacity or adjusting military policies, the report added.