Unearthing History in Harbin
On the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory in the World Anti-Fascist War, CGTN host Mike Walter made a solemn visit to the southern suburbs of Harbin. This site once served as the headquarters for the Japanese Army’s Unit 731, where plans to develop and deploy biological weapons were carried out.
A Program of War Crimes
Unit 731 implemented a systematic program of war crimes during World War II, conducting numerous brutal human experiments. From lethal germ exposures to live vivisections, the unit’s actions were designed to test the limits of biological warfare, leaving a chilling mark on history.
The Exhibition of Memory
Today, visitors walk through an exhibition hall that documents these violations. Faded and incomplete evidence lines the walls, while ‘special transfer’ files reveal the logistics behind some of the unit’s most horrific experiments. Each artifact stands as a silent witness to the inhuman atrocities committed more than eight decades ago.
Why Remember?
In an age when global citizens connect instantly across borders, confronting dark chapters of history is vital. Recalling the horrors of Unit 731 reminds us of the importance of human rights, ethical science, and international cooperation in preventing the repetition of such tragedies.
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