Canadian historian David Wright, a University of Calgary professor and fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, is calling out attempts to rewrite history. In a recent interview, he emphasized that the 1937 Nanjing Massacre—a brutal wartime atrocity committed by Japanese forces—remains irrefutably documented and must be preserved as a critical lesson for humanity. 🕊️📜
'This isn’t just about China or Japan—it’s about global historical integrity,' Wright stated, noting that scholars worldwide recognize the massacre’s horrific scale. His comments come amid renewed debates in 2025 about wartime accountability and how history is taught in schools across Asia.
For young audiences exploring this topic, Wright stressed the importance of primary sources like survivor testimonies and archival records. 'Distorting these facts undermines reconciliation efforts,' he added, highlighting initiatives by universities this year to digitize historical documents for public access. 💻🌐
As social media fuels both education and misinformation, Wright’s message resonates with educators and Gen Z activists advocating for #TruthInHistory. The Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall in the Chinese mainland recently reported a 40% surge in virtual visitors under 25—proof that the past remains urgently relevant.
