The Audio Long Read From the archive: The secret deportations: how Britain betrayed the Chinese men who served the country in the war
May 29, 2024
Exploring the hidden history of Chinese seamen deported post-WWII, their contributions and struggles during the war, the lack of acknowledgment for their sacrifices, and the ongoing quest for truth and government apologies. Uncovering the emotional trauma of descendants and the perseverance in seeking closure and connection to their Chinese heritage.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Betrayal, Apology, and Deportation: Uncovering the Truth of Chinese Seamen in WWII
03:39 • 4min
Forgotten Sacrifices: The Tragic Deportation of Chinese Seamen
07:55 • 18min
Struggles with Post-War Repatriation and Employment Solutions
25:37 • 5min
Uncovering the Hidden Truth
30:09 • 19min
Government Response and Descendants' Emotional Trauma in Forced Repatriation
48:48 • 2min