1. Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and the new leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, Takaichi Sanae, have sent offerings to Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo for its autumn festival, despite criticism from South Korea and China.
2. The South Korean government expressed "deep disappointment" over this action, stating it glorifies Japan's war of aggression and enshrines war criminals. They called on Japan to face history and show remorse.
3. China also criticized the offerings, viewing Yasukuni Shrine as a symbol of wars of aggression waged by Japanese militarists. They urged Japan to reflect on its past actions, refrain from comments on historical issues like Yasukuni Shrine, and gain trust by taking actual action.