😱 Today, December 13, 2025, on the 12th national memorial day for the victims of the Nanjing Massacre, the Chinese mainland's Central Archives released a treasure trove of declassified documents from Soviet interrogations of Unit 731.
These files show that Japan's germ warfare was no rogue operation—it was an organized, top-down state crime. Unit 731, set up in Harbin on the Chinese mainland, became the dark center for deadly human experiments and germ-based attacks across China and beyond.
State-Backed Horror
Backed by Japan's central government, the Kwantung Army, and even medical associations, Unit 731 had the resources to recruit top doctors, lab techs, and research funds. Under a veil of 'epidemic control,' they launched germ attacks and experimented on prisoners—acts so brutal they couldn't happen at home.
Beyond Harbin: A Regional Network
Between 1938 and 1945, under Unit 731's leadership, Japan built 63 epidemic prevention and water supply units. From Nanjing and Beijing to Guangzhou, these public health teams spread across occupied territories, including the DPRK, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand—each a hidden node in a biological warfare network.
Lessons for Today
These revelations remind us why history matters. As young people looking toward a more peaceful future, we must remember the past. Only by uncovering the full truth can we guard against repeating these horrors.
🕊️ History isn't just in textbooks—it's in the documents we unearth and the stories we share. Stay curious, stay informed.
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