Far East Tribunal

Author: Wu Yuan
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
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Read the four key words of the book series "Details Witness History · Anti-Japanese War":
Details of history – A history without details is like a specimen without a heartbeat. Therefore, we pursue the details of history and strive to perceive and touch with you every Chinese person should never forget the history – the Anti-Japanese War, which is both arduous and glorious.
Rhythm of history – The rhythm of history seems always relaxed and dull. In fact, this is due to the distance between history and reality. When we recreate the four key points of the Anti-Japanese War in a diary format, you will truly feel the tense, urgent, and even suffocating rhythm, sweeping away all the dullness and relaxation.
Reflection on history – Linear history is monotonous. When we broaden our perspective, we will discover the multidimensional nature of history, which is also rich in possibilities. History cannot be assumed, but it does not exclude reflection – we attempt to stroll with you along the long river of history.
Big history – The Anti-Japanese War was not only a war of Japan's militarism invading China but also the most intense collision between China and Japan in the process of moving towards the world. The struggle was not just between China and Japan, but also the shadow of the game among powers. The tragic war of the Chinese nation, full of hardships, was also an opportunity for the nation to rise in adversity – perhaps this is the vision of "big history." A nation that is realizing its great rejuvenation should have this vision. It marks an end – the struggle of the Chinese people, among others, against Japanese fascism finally won. It also marks a beginning – the trial of war criminals who launched an unjust war under the name of justice has finally begun.
"Details Witness History · Anti-Japanese War" – "Far East Trial" takes the trial of Japanese war criminals by the Far East Military Tribunal over three years as the main thread, with 32 scenes, fully recreating the entire process of the Far East Trial and fully demonstrating that this is a victory of the people, a victory of justice. However, like sunlight always has shadows, the Far East Trial, while clarifying the facts of the war and judging the war crimes of the Japanese war criminals, was inevitably influenced by political factors, especially the Cold War that was about to begin. It did not hold Emperor Hirohito responsible for the war, the leader of the Japanese 731 Unit was not a war criminal, and so on – there were countless "shortcomings of justice." When reading about how the Chinese Civil War was looming, the Nationalist Government was willing to sacrifice China's national interests to win the civil war, it was heart-wrenching. Today, when people face the danger of Japanese militarism reviving, it is especially worthwhile to look back on this history.