 However, in contrast to China and South Korea, Japan seems to have achieved a fair level of reconciliation with Taiwan and other Southeast Asian nations through the statement, that seem to have developed a "Forgive, but never forget" attitude.Former PM Junichiro Koizumi issued an additional statement on August 5th 2005 regarding Japan's 20th century militarism during his time in office from 2001 to 2006.Nations such as China and South Korea repeatedly warned that attempts to avoid explicit apologies that would jeopardize diplomatic ties.