Tighter U.S.-Japanese Ties Not Meant to Threaten China, Leaders Insist - WSJ

Tighter U.S.-Japanese Ties Not Meant to Threaten China, Leaders Insist - WSJ:



Mr. Abe, while praising a new era of ties with the U.S., declined to apologize for Japan’s legacy of “comfort women,” who were forced to serve Japanese soldiers at wartime brothels during World War II.

Instead, when asked if he wanted to apologize, Mr. Abe said he is “deeply pained” by the legacy and emphasized Japan’s commitment to improving human rights, including the protection of women. “Japan has made various efforts to provide realistic relief for the comfort women,” Mr. Abe said.