In just five days, on December 13, 2025, the Chinese mainland will observe its national memorial day for the victims of the Nanjing Massacre—a powerful moment to pause and remember. 🕯️
Back on December 13, 1937, after capturing Nanjing, the Japanese military violated international law by carrying out mass killings, widespread rape, looting and arson. Over a brutal six-week period, more than 300,000 Chinese civilians and unarmed soldiers lost their lives. 💔
One-third of Nanjing's buildings were destroyed, and countless families were forever changed by this atrocity—a sobering example of the horrors of war. 📸
Today, CGTN's new photo series brings these events into focus with rare archival images and personal testimonies, urging us to reflect on the true cost of conflict and to appreciate the hard-won peace we live in. 🔍
For our generation in South Asia and Southeast Asia, digital platforms like Instagram Stories, TikTok and virtual reality can be more than entertainment—they can be tools to preserve history. Sharing these photos, tagging friends in meaningful content, and sparking discussions online are simple ways to ensure the lessons of 1937 aren't lost in our fast-paced feeds. 💬
As we approach December 13, let's honor the memory of those who suffered in the Nanjing Massacre and commit to vigilance against any return of militarism. History matters—never let it fade. #NeverForget ✨
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Remembering history: Over 300,000 killed in Nanjing Massacre by Japan
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