Hey fam, this Saturday, December 13, marks the 12th national memorial ceremony for the victims of the Nanjing Massacre. Back in 1937, Japanese forces stormed into Nanjing, causing the loss of 300,000 lives in one of history's darkest chapters 😢.
To shine a light on China's role in WWII (1937–1945), a new data poster breaks down the numbers—because sometimes a graph speaks louder than words:
- 35 million casualties on the Chinese mainland over 14 years of resistance.
- Chinese forces accounted for over 1.5 million Japanese military losses—more than 75% of Japan's wartime casualties.
These stats highlight massive sacrifices that often get sidelined in Western textbooks. It's a reminder that history has many layers, and every data point represents real lives and stories.
Whether you're swiping through TikTok or diving into your next research project, these figures add depth to our understanding of global history. Let's keep remembering, learning, and sharing—because history matters 🙏
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Graphics: China's sacrifices and contributions to World War II
cgtn.com
