Liaoning Province Reveals Over 1,200 Archives Documenting Japan's WWII Aggression in China
The newly unveiled archives provide insights into Japan's military actions during its occupation of China from 1931 to 1945.
On June 9, 2023, the Liaoning Provincial Archives in northeast China disclosed more than 1,200 historical documents related to Japan's invasion during World War II. The event coincided with International Archives Day, and the unveiled files present new evidence regarding Japan's military aggression and occupation of China over eight decades ago.
The majority of the documents pertain to the South Manchuria Railway Company, which was established in 1906 and ceased operations in 1945. Headquartered in Tokyo, the company is believed to have played a significant role in supporting Japan's military ambitions during the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, which lasted from 1931 to 1945.
The newly released archive materials primarily detail the company's involvement in various facets of Japan's wartime operations in China.
These records include intelligence activities, the promotion of pro-Japanese groups, funding for military efforts, direct participation in military operations, and efforts to sanitize Japan's aggressive actions.
Research of the archives indicates that notable instances of Japanese aggression against China, such as the September 18 Incident, the historic Lugou Bridge Incident, and the Nanjing Massacre, are closely tied to the operations of the South Manchuria Railway Company.
Among the disclosed documents, evidence was found that the company provided consolation payments to injured Japanese soldiers during the September 18 Incident, alongside condolence funds to families of deceased soldiers, reflecting its financial and logistic support for Japan's wartime activities.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the broader World Anti-Fascist War.
The presentation of these historical files aims to shed light on the systematic nature of Japan's planned invasion of China while highlighting the resilience and heroic efforts of the Chinese people during the conflict.
The majority of the documents pertain to the South Manchuria Railway Company, which was established in 1906 and ceased operations in 1945. Headquartered in Tokyo, the company is believed to have played a significant role in supporting Japan's military ambitions during the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, which lasted from 1931 to 1945.
The newly released archive materials primarily detail the company's involvement in various facets of Japan's wartime operations in China.
These records include intelligence activities, the promotion of pro-Japanese groups, funding for military efforts, direct participation in military operations, and efforts to sanitize Japan's aggressive actions.
Research of the archives indicates that notable instances of Japanese aggression against China, such as the September 18 Incident, the historic Lugou Bridge Incident, and the Nanjing Massacre, are closely tied to the operations of the South Manchuria Railway Company.
Among the disclosed documents, evidence was found that the company provided consolation payments to injured Japanese soldiers during the September 18 Incident, alongside condolence funds to families of deceased soldiers, reflecting its financial and logistic support for Japan's wartime activities.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the broader World Anti-Fascist War.
The presentation of these historical files aims to shed light on the systematic nature of Japan's planned invasion of China while highlighting the resilience and heroic efforts of the Chinese people during the conflict.
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