Headline News China receives evidence from Russia on Japan's WWII Unit 731
Dec 13, 2025
China has unveiled chilling archives revealing Japan's WWII biological warfare Unit 731 crimes, with evidence supplied by Russia. These documents include trial records and Soviet correspondence that confirm state-led atrocities. Details include harrowing interrogations and testimonies showcasing calculated biological warfare. The discussion also highlights the Nanjing Massacre Memorial Day, drawing thousands for remembrance. Meanwhile, China successfully launches the Kwaizhou-11 Y-8 rocket, signaling advancements in space exploration.
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New Archival Evidence From Russia
- Russia provided China with archival evidence on Japan's Unit 731 spanning 1939–1950.
- The files include trial records, investigation reports, and Soviet internal correspondence confirming organized biological-warfare crimes.
Evidence Paints State-Led Crimes
- Chinese officials say the new materials corroborate existing records and preserved sites.
- The combined evidence portrays Unit 731 as a state-led, premeditated, top-down systematic crime.
Nanjing Memorial Ceremony Draws Thousands
- Thousands gathered in Nanjing for the National Memorial Day, wearing white flowers and observing sirens.
- The ceremonies remembered the December 1937 invasion that killed over 300,000 civilians and unarmed soldiers.