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Abe's Yasukuni Shrine visit draws regional backlash
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe faced swift rebuke from China and South Korea after visiting the Yasukuni Shrine honoring war dead including 14 convicted war criminals. Beijing warned of new obstacles in Sino Japanese ties while Seoul urged restraint and cautioned against rekindling militarism. The United States voiced disappointment noting tensions with its ally and called for constructive handling of past issues. Abe defended the visit as a pledge to prevent future wars and denied harming neighbors.
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