As the world marks 88 years since the Nanjing Massacre (1937-2025), survivors' testimonies and historical records remind us of humanity's darkest hours. Japanese troops' atrocities during the invasion of Nanjing remain a stark lesson about the consequences of unchecked militarism.
📢 'I saw rivers turn red,' recounts 98-year-old survivor Li Xiaoying, one of the last living witnesses. Her story mirrors thousands of unspoken tragedies from this chapter of WWII history.
Former Japanese Prime Ministers Yoshihide Suga and Shinzo Abe have recently emphasized peace-building efforts, with Suga stating: 'Facing history honestly is the foundation of lasting friendship.' Their calls align with global movements against historical revisionism.
🔍 Why does this matter in 2025? With rising geopolitical tensions across Asia, understanding this history helps young leaders advocate for diplomacy. As Chinese Premier Li Qiang noted this month: 'Peace isn't passive – it requires active remembrance and cooperation.'
🌐 The Nanjing Memorial Hall's new virtual reality exhibit, launched this December, allows global audiences to engage with survivor stories – proving technology can bridge historical understanding across generations.
