Historical Evidence (Confessions of Japanese War Criminals for their Atrocities in China)

Author: Archives of the Ministry of Public Security
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Publishing Date: July 1, 2005
Features: This book selects statements from 119 Japanese war criminals among 969 detained in the War Criminals Management Office in China, focusing on their crimes and repentance. Through the personal experiences of soldiers and officers of different ranks and positions from the former Japanese 39th, 59th, 63rd, 91st, 117th divisions, the 731 Unit, the Kwantung Garrison, the Pseudom Justice Ministry, the Kwantung Bureau, and the Pseudom Binjiang Province Police Department during their invasion of China, its the atrocities of the brutal and Japanese invaders against the Chinese people, including burning, killing, plundering, and committing heinous crimes. It also reveals the crimes of Japanese militarists and zaibatsu inly exploiting and plundering the precious resources and wealth of China, serving as strong evidence of the crimes of Japanese militarism in invading China. At the same time, the books the remarkable achievements of the Chinese government and people in humanely rehabilitating the war criminals through six genuine letters of repentance from war criminals, showcasing the boundless magnanimity and benevolence of the Chinese people.
The books the indomitable spirit of the Chinese people who bravely fought against the Japanese invaders to defend their homeland through the personal experiences of the war criminals. On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, the book presents a and of that history to remind people that all nations should respect and face history, never forgetting it. Whether one confronts history objectively is a reflection of a nation's cultural quality and psychological makeup, and it is also the key to avoiding repeated tragedies and moving toward a brighter future.
In recent years, Japanese right-wing forces have repeatedly distorted history textbooks, attempting to legitimize the invasion of China and deny the history of aggression. This is a blatant distortion of history, severely harming the feelings of the Chinese people who love peace, as well as those of the Japanese people who desire friendship with China and the global community that cherishes peace. The book aims to tell the world that the Chinese nation opposes war of aggression and loves peace. Building sincere friendships and achieving common development with any nation in the world is the good wish of the Chinese people.
Recently, Chinese President Hu Jintao, in a speech to former Soviet veterans who participated in World War II, stated: "History is a mirror reflecting reality and a textbook full of wisdom. Remembering history and not forgetting the past is to cherish peace and create a better future. We commemorate the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War to better cherish and protect the hard-won peace and prevent such tragic wars from ever happening again, so that all peoples may enjoy eternal peace."
Looking back at history is to learn from it, ensuring that yesterday's tragedies do not repeat themselves. Revisiting history is to face the future, ensuring that tomorrow's sky remains clear. Through this book, we history to tell people that the disasters brought by war of aggression should not have happened to the Chinese people and should never happen again to the people of other countries in the world. The sincerity of the Chinese government and people in loving peace is reflected not only in their lenient policies toward Japanese war criminals decades ago but also in the present and the future.