😨 Recently, newly declassified archives released by the China Central Archives uncovered a chilling confession from Kiyoshi Kawashima, a senior officer of Japan’s Unit 731 during World War II.
Kiyoshi Kawashima served in Unit 731 between 1937 and 1945, when Japan’s military branch experimented with deadly pathogens. His testimony details how bacteriological weapons were systematically developed in what survivors called a “factory of death.”
The records describe experiments with plague, anthrax and other pathogens on captive soldiers and civilians in China, revealing the scale and cruelty of the program. Prisoners were often used as human test subjects to study the effects of infections.
Released in December 2025, these archives add new firsthand evidence to the historical record. They remind us of the importance of transparency and accountability, ensuring such atrocities are never repeated.
Understanding this dark chapter helps us honor the victims and reinforces why scientific research must always be guided by ethics. Share this story to keep history alive and learn from the past. 🕊️
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