| Source / Commentator | Tone & Summary |
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| Japanese Government (Hayashi) | Neutral; watched with interest; no comment on Chinese intentions; reaffirmed Japan’s peace stance.MK News |
| NHK | Identified the parade’s aim to bolster CCP legitimacy and national prestige, noted rising anti-Japanese sentiment.MK News |
| Nikkei (経済新聞) | Criticized the spectacle of Xi, Putin, and Kim together, with concerns about legitimizing aggression.MK News |
| Journalist Kazuhiko Aoyama | Condemned Hatoyama’s attendance as being exploited by China for propaganda.FNNプライムオンラインDaily Sports |
| Public / Net Reaction | Largely negative—suspicious, apprehensive, and condemning of the perceived propaganda angle.Daily Sports |
Japanese Government’s Official Tone
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According to Kyodo News, Hatoyama attended the parade in a personal capacity, independent of the Japanese government’s stance. The Japanese government’s official line—voiced by Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi—was to express interest while maintaining neutrality, stating they are “watching the related trends with interest” and “not in a position to comment on China’s intentions.” He reiterated Japan’s commitment as a peaceful country determined never to repeat the devastation of war.MK News
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Public broadcaster NHK noted the parade’s intent to legitimize Communist Party rule and elevate China’s national status through a display of military might. The broadcaster also alerted that the popularity of war-themed films in China reflects a rising anti-Japanese sentiment, which may pose concerns for Japanese residents in China.MK News
