China and Mongolia issue a joint statement in which their top diplomats call to oppose “all forms of fascism and militarism,” a formulation released by China’s Foreign Ministry after the two sides’ meeting in Ulaanbaatar. China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Mongolia’s foreign minister Batmunkh Battsetseg on Saturday. In the communique released Monday, the two countries also state they “reject any words or actions that seek to distort or reverse the course of history.” Multiple reports say the wording functions as an indirect response to broader regional tensions, including strained Sino-Japanese relations. One outlet notes that the statement is seen as a veiled reference to Japan’s recent defense and security policy directions, which have drawn criticism in China. The sources link the background to controversy around Japanese statements about how Japan could respond in a Taiwan-related crisis. Overall, the reporting emphasizes the shared language on militarism and historical narratives, alongside the diplomatic context in Northeast Asia.