Abe resorting to diplomatic stunts: Chinese official media

“Although Abe has won some support from a few countries, the backing is unlikely to be sustained as it is increasingly obvious that Abe is deliberately ignoring historical justice and acting provocatively,” it said.

It also attacked Abe for criticising China for establishing an Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) over East China Sea.

Even the United States, Japan's ally, was embarrassed by the provocation and has expressed “disappointment,” one of the strongest diplomatic signals to Japan not to provoke regional tensions, it said.

“Military alliance will not bring security to Japan, if Abe chooses to  maintain intense relations with Japan's neighbours,” it said.

“Unless Abe immediately reflects on Japan's war history and respects human conscience, his government will continue to face an uncertain future amid the chill of international isolation,” it said.