China: Global scholars visit Nanjing Massacre memorial hall to mark 80th anniversary of Tokyo Trial.

Scholars from China and other countries on Friday visited the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the commencement of the Tokyo Trial. Experts from China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Brazil, Russia and New Zealand walked through the memorial's exhibition halls, where historical photographs and artifacts testify to the humanitarian catastrophe inflicted by invading Japanese troops more than 80 years ago. The visit followed the International Symposium Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Commencement of the Tokyo Trial, held Thursday at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, where scholars examined the tribunal's legacy in advancing postwar justice. Takajing Fujita, Chairman of Japan's Inheritance and Development Murayama Talk, visited the memorial hall for the third time. He shed tears many times during the visit and wrote long remarks in the guestbook. The Tokyo Trial, formally known as the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, established Japan's aggression against countries across the Asia-Pacific through evidence and legal procedures. Together with the Nuremberg trials, it punished war crimes and helped uphold postwar international order. Shotlist: Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, east China - May 29, 2026: 1. Aerial shot of Memorial Hall of Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders; 2. Various of global scholars visiting memorial hall; 3. SOUNDBITE (English) Kevin Peter Blackburn, professor, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University (starting with shot 2): "I've really only read about it before. It's my first visit. It's much more powerful than I imagined it would be in terms of the way it conveys the tragedy and the emotions that come with a tragedy and how brutal the war is. It's kind of a lesson about the dangers of militarism in politics and in countries."; 4. Various of global scholars visiting memorial hall, mourning for victims; 5. Various of Takajing Fujita, Chairman of Japan's Inheritance and Development Murayama Talk, visiting memorial hall, writing remarks on guest book; 6. SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Takajing Fujita, Chairman of Japan's Inheritance and Development Murayama Talk (partially overlaid with shot 7): "The Japanese army killed many Chinese people in Nanjing, committed atrocities against women and caused great harm. If Japan wants to be friendly with China, it must take history as a mirror, remember the past history of aggression, reflect on it well and apologize for that. It should never repeat the mistakes of history again." [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE]; 7. Various of Takajing Fujita during visit [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE]; 8. Various of scholars visiting memorial hall, exhibits; 9. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhao Yuhui, associate research fellow, Research Institute of War Crimes Trials and World Peace, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (partially overlaid with shot 10/ending with shots 11-12): "It has been 80 years since the Tokyo Trial. To researchers, it is a historical event from 80 years ago, but it does have a very close connection with the present. The Tokyo Trial can be regarded as a summary and reckoning of Japan's responsibility for the war during World War II. Eighty years ago, the international community made a very courageous attempt. Instead of choosing violence to counter violence, it hoped to end war with the rule of law and warn future generations that waging war is an international crime. Today, we should continue to ensure that wars do not break out through the rule of law and in a civilized manner." [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE]; 10. Various of scholars visiting memorial hall, exhibits [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE]; 11. Various of scholars visiting memorial hall, exhibits; 12. Aerial shot of memorial hall. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]