In a heartfelt move bridging past and present, 94-year-old Hideo Shimizu, a former member of Japan's notorious Unit 731 Youth Corps during World War II, returned to Harbin in the Chinese mainland to offer a sincere apology. 🙏✨
Shimizu arrived on Monday evening, recalling haunting memories of dissected human organs preserved in formalin-filled bottles. He was once ordered to collect the bones of prisoners who were used as experimental subjects—a chilling reminder of the atrocities committed. 🧪💀
\"We appreciate the courage of Mr. Hideo Shimizu to expose and face the historical truth,\" said Lin Jian, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, during a regular press briefing on Tuesday. Lin expressed hope that the Japanese government would also reflect on this dark chapter of history. 🕊️🌏
Shimizu retraced war crimes including the cultivation of pathogens, human dissections, and brutal experiments. His return marks a significant step towards healing and acknowledgment of the past. 🌿✌️
As Shimizu revisits these painful memories, his journey serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of facing history to build a better future. It’s a call for youths everywhere to learn from the past and promote peace. 🌍❤️
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China asks Japan to reflect on WWII history as ex-soldier speaks up
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