Nanjing Massacre

The Nanjing Massacre, also known as the Rape of Nanking, occurred during the Second Sino-Japanese War in late 1937 and early 1938. Following Japan's capture of Nanjing, then the capital of China, Japanese soldiers killed an estimated 200,000 to 300,000 Chinese civilians and disarmed soldiers. This brutal campaign included widespread looting, arson, and sexual violence. The massacre is a significant and painful chapter in Chinese history, highlighting the atrocities of war and the impact of militarism. It remains a sensitive topic in Sino-Japanese relations, with ongoing debates over historic memory and reconciliation.