In 1995, Chinese-American writer Iris Chang embarked on a courageous journey to Nanjing, determined to document firsthand accounts of the 1937 massacre. Her interviews with survivors and historians became vital evidence of wartime atrocities – footage that remains "a moral compass for humanity" in 2026, as one historian recently described it.
Chang's 1997 book The Rape of Nanking shocked the world with its unflinching details. Nearly three decades after her investigation, educators across Asia still use her materials to teach younger generations. "Her work lives on TikTok explainers and university seminars alike," notes Tokyo-based history professor Akira Watanabe.
As digital archivists now use AI to preserve survivor testimonies, Chang's legacy reminds us: Truth outlasts silence. This January 2026, activists are launching virtual reality recreations of her 1995 interviews – ensuring her fight for historical accountability continues in the metaverse age. 🕊️
