On December 13, 2025, China’s Central Archives unveiled a groundbreaking collection of declassified files transferred from Russia—fresh evidence on Japan’s Unit 731 germ warfare program during WWII. 🔍
These documents, dating from 1939 to 1950, include Soviet interrogation transcripts of Unit 731 members, investigation reports, and internal memos. ¡Impresionante! They confirm that Japan’s biological attacks in China were a planned, state-level crime. 📜
For students, researchers, and history buffs, this release is a goldmine. You get direct access to primary sources that shine a light on one of modern history’s darkest chapters. For Asian diaspora communities and global readers, it’s a reminder of why preserving historical records matters. ✨
Digging into the past through these archives shows how remembering history fosters accountability and helps prevent future atrocities. 🌏
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Russia archives back China-held evidence of Japan's Unit 731 crimes
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