China's Defense Ministry on Thursday urged the Japanese side to act prudently in military and security affairs, rejecting Japan's latest draft defense white paper for making groundless accusations about China's military development and regional activities. Zhang Xiaogang, spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense, said during a press briefing in Beijing that "In the draft white paper of Defense of Japan 2025, the Japanese side repeats the same old rhetoric, making unwarranted comments on China's military development and pointing fingers at our legitimate defense activities and international military cooperation. We firmly oppose this." Shotlist: Beijing, China - May 29, 2025: 1. Press conference in progress; 2. Various of reporters; 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhang Xiaogang, spokesman, Ministry of National Defense: "In the draft white paper of Defense of Japan 2025, the Japanese side repeats the same old rhetoric, making unwarranted comments on China's military development and pointing fingers at our legitimate defense activities and international military cooperation. We firmly oppose this."; 4. Reporters; 5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhang Xiaogang, spokesman, Ministry of National Defense: "This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. At this historic moment, it's even more important for Japan to reflect on its behavior, instead of making unfounded smears and accusations against others. We urge the Japanese side to follow the path of peaceful development, act prudently in the domain of military and security, and win the trust of Asian neighbors and the rest of the international community with concrete actions."; 6. Various of reporters. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]