'We were never friends': A massacre on the eve of WW2 still haunts China-Japan relations
Summary
A Japanese vlogger discussed the Nanjing Massacre in a video that went viral. The massacre was a violent period in 1937 when Japanese soldiers killed and harmed many people in China. The video touched on the ongoing tensions between China and Japan over historical events.Key Facts
- The Nanjing Massacre took place in late 1937 and resulted in over 300,000 Chinese casualties.
- Approximately 20,000 women were reportedly assaulted during the massacre.
- A movie called "Nanjing Photo Studio" highlights these events and is popular in China.
- The vlogger's video about the massacre received over 670,000 likes in two weeks.
- There is controversy because some in Japan, including public figures, deny the massacre happened.
- The historical disputes between China and Japan remain a source of tension.
- Survivors of Japanese occupation, like "comfort women," still seek an apology from Japan.
- The disagreement over historical narratives affects current China-Japan relations.
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