Dhaka, June 28 -- Japan may seek clarification regarding the content opposing a 'fascistic and militaristic revival' in the Bangladesh-China joint communique.

A clause hinting at Japan has been included in the Bangladesh-China joint statement during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to China. It mentioned that, "Both sides agreed that it is essential to firmly uphold the outcomes of the victory of World War II and oppose any attempts for fascistic and militaristic revival. The two sides expressed support for the postwar international order established by the Cairo Declaration, the Potsdam Proclamation and other international legal documents including the U.N. Charter".

According to a Japanese diplomatic source, Beijing dislikes the ...