China has pressed Japan to accelerate cleanup efforts for WWII-era chemical weapons abandoned on Chinese soil, spotlighting the issue at a major international conference this week. 🌍
During the 30th Chemical Weapons Convention session in The Hague (Nov. 26), Chinese delegates emphasized that over 50,000 unexploded munitions remain buried across 18 provinces, posing risks to communities. 💥 'Japan must fulfill its historical responsibilities,' stated a Chinese representative, noting disposal progress has lagged despite a 1997 treaty deadline.
Local farmers like Li Wei from Heilongjiang shared: 'We still find rusted canisters when plowing fields.' 🚜 The appeal comes as China marks 80 years since Japan's WWII surrender, reigniting discussions about wartime legacies. Tokyo has pledged to 'prioritize safety' but faces technical challenges in handling degraded explosives.
