The history of the White Jade Mountain Pagoda carries the tragic memories of a century ago, and it is deeply rooted in the flames of the Russo-Japanese War. The war, which broke out in 1904-1905, was a large-scale military conflict between two imperialist powers, Japan and Russia, over spheres of influence in the Far East, particularly in northeastern China and the Korean Peninsula. Japan's eventual victory established its position in Asia as an emerging imperialist power, and Baiyushan became a painful mark on Northeast China.
During the Russo-Japanese War, Japan occupied the Port Arthur District, where Baiyu Mountain is located, and became a strategic point overlooking the entire Port Arthur and Dalian Bay. Baiyu Mountain is located at the commanding heights of Lushunkou District, with a flat summit and a wide field of vision. In order to commemorate the Japanese soldiers who died in this war, Japan decided to build a tower on the top of Shirakuyusan, which is today's Shirakuyusan Pagoda. After many difficulties, the Baiyushan Pagoda was completed in 1907 and is about 15 meters high5 meters, made of black and white granite stones, between the mountain towers, lush greenery, pleasant environment. The tower body is engraved with three big characters of "Loyal Soul Monument", as well as the words "Great Japanese Imperial War Department" and "Loyal Soul Monument", and the top of the tower is the military emblem of the Great Japanese Imperial Army, highlighting Japan's strong militaristic color.
The Baiyushan Pagoda was built not only to commemorate the fallen soldiers, but also to become a symbol of Japanese imperialism in Northeast China. It is said that Japanese soldiers would take an oath in front of the tower, vowing to defend the territory of the Japanese Empire, showing a strong militaristic demeanor. This tower has witnessed the expansion of Japanese imperialism, as well as the humiliation and suffering of the Chinese people.
The preservation of the White Jade Mountain Tower has caused controversy, and the Soviet Union and Japan have repeatedly demanded the demolition of the tower. The Soviet Union considered it a symbol of Japanese imperialism and should be removed;After the defeat of Japan, in order to eliminate the mark of the war, it also put forward the idea of demolishing the White Jade Mountain Pagoda. However, regardless of who proposed the demolition, China's response was always resolute: no demolition!We are determined to keep this tower because it is a witness to history, a sign that we do not forget history and remind us to forge ahead. In order to ensure the preservation of the Baiyushan Tower, China ** renamed it in 1958 and renamed it "Lushunkou Anti-Japanese Martyrs Memorial Tower". This name change not only removed the imprint of Japanese imperialism, but also gave the tower a new meaning. It is no longer only a memorial to the fallen soldiers of Japan, but also a symbol to commemorate all the martyrs who died in the war against Japanese aggression. This process of changing the name is also a redefinition and interpretation of history by the Chinese people. What we are defending is not a tower, but the memory of history, the memory of pain, the memory of resistance. What we hold on to is the moment in history that caused us pain and made us resilient. What we are guarding is a moment in history that makes us deeply understand that only by continuing to work hard can we win dignity and freedom. This tower, whether the Soviet Union or Japan asked us to dismantle, but we, China: resolutely do not dismantle!This is exactly what we resolve, what we believe, what we believe and what we respect for history. We keep the Baiyushan Pagoda in order to let this historical masterpiece forever unfold in front of our eyes, let us always stay vigilant, always remember the pain, and always stick to the journey of struggle.
The historical significance of Baiyushan Pagoda is extraordinary, it is a building that has gone through the times and has a profound historical meaning for us Chinese. It is not only a testament to the crimes left by the Japanese invaders in Northeast China, but also a symbol of our people's unremitting self-improvement and never forgetting history. The White Jade Mountain Pagoda records the humiliating history of the Japanese invaders in Northeast China, and every stone and every inch of land bears witness to the crimes of the invaders. To preserve this tower is to preserve the memory of this history, to preserve the pain of humiliation, but also to preserve our resistance and struggle. The existence of Baiyushan Pagoda is like a mirror, allowing us to clearly see the truth of history, the sins of the invaders, and our pain and resistance. The preservation of Baiyushan Pagoda is of great educational significance. With its silent existence, it reminds generation after generation of Chinese not to forget history, remember the national humiliation, and continue to struggle for our dignity, for our freedom, and for our country. This tower is like an eternal alarm bell, warning us: history must not be forgotten, history should be respected, and history needs to be reflected. In this new era, we need to remember history, draw strength from history, and find the way forward from history. We must grasp history, understand history, and respect history, and only in this way can we better move towards the future and embark on a brighter future.