Japan's envisaged "warning shots" dangerous, irresponsible (2)

More importantly, Tokyo intends to revise post-war international arrangements and upgrade its Self Defense Force into a full military force, starting with a planned increase in its defense budget in fiscal 2013, the first time in 11 years.

A more hawkish and reckless Japan has agitated the rest of the world and its neighbors in particular.

The Chinese are a peace-loving people and the Chinese government has, as always, pursued a good-neighborly foreign policy.

The Diaoyu Island and its affiliated islets are China's inherent territory. Tokyo should not underestimate the determination of the Chinese government and people to safeguard their territorial sovereignty.

The Japanese side needs to realize the gravity of the current situation, rein in as it approaches the brink of the precipice, stop all provocations and adopt a responsible attitude in a bid to bring bilateral ties back on the right track.

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