As the world prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in 2025, a French scholar is shedding light on China's often-overlooked contributions to defeating fascism. Alan Labat, Vice President of the New Franco-Chinese Institute, recently shared his visceral experience visiting Harbin's Exhibition Hall of Evidence of Crimes Committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army.
💬 "Even after visiting Nazi concentration camps in Europe, nothing prepared me for this," Labat revealed. His voice trembled as he described the haunting artifacts documenting Japan's wartime atrocities. "We left changed—these stories demand global recognition."
While Europe's WWII narrative dominates Western textbooks, Labat emphasized: "The Asian theater saw 35 million Chinese casualties. Their resistance tied up 600,000 Japanese troops—a game-changer for Allied strategy." 🌏✊
This call for inclusive remembrance comes as younger generations seek fuller historical perspectives. Labat's work bridges cultural gaps, proving that understanding our shared past is key to building a peaceful future. 📚✨
