China's permanent mission to the United Nations criticized Japan by referencing historical events at a meeting to address the crime of genocide on Tuesday.
A Chinese representative said, "The achievements of victory in World War Two and the outcomes of Nuremberg and Tokyo trials will never be altered."
The remark was made at an event to mark the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and the Prevention of this Crime.
Japan's representative to the UN responded that "All nations must be humble about their history and Japan has squarely faced its history."
The representative added that Japan has walked the path of a peace-loving nation in the past eight decades.
The exchange took place amid strained ties between Japan and China following a remark about Taiwan last month by Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae.
Takaichi said in the Diet that a possible emergency over Taiwan involving the use of force could be considered a situation that would threaten Japan's survival.
Since then, China's mission to the UN has been criticizing Japan, repeatedly submitting written requests calling for the retraction of Takaichi's remark.
Japan has responded with a rebuttal each time.

Quiz 1:
Who made a statement at an event to mark the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide?
A. China's representative
B. Japan's representative
C. A representative from Taiwan
D. The United Nations representative

Quiz 2:
Which historical event did the Chinese representative refer to in their statement at the UN meeting?
A. World War I
B. World War II
C. Nuremberg Trials
D. Tokyo Trials

Quiz 3:
According to the article, what action has China been asking Japan to take regarding a remark about Taiwan made by the Japanese Prime Minister?
A. Apologize for the remark
B. Ignore the remark
C. Retract the remark
D. Support the remark