A 94-year-old former member of Japan's Unit 731 Youth Corps made a heartfelt apology to the victims of biological warfare in China. 🕊️ Mr. Hideo Shimizu returned to Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, where he recounted harrowing memories of human experiments and war crimes committed during World War II.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian praised Shimizu's courage to confront historical truths, expressing hope that the Japanese government will also reflect on these dark chapters of history. Shimizu's visit highlights ongoing efforts to reconcile past injustices and build a foundation for better future relations between the two nations.
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China asks Japan to reflect on WWII history as ex-soldier speaks up
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