August 15, 1945: The bell of liberation.
August 15, 1945 is a day worth remembering by the Chinese, and it is also the day of victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, since the Japanese invaders were driven out of Chinese soil, the land of Shenzhou finally got rid of years of cruelty and oppression.
According to incomplete statistics, the Japanese invaders brutalized 35 million Chinese compatriots from the beginning of the First Sino-Japanese Naval War to the end of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. However, when World War II ended and Japan formally surrendered, the status of China and Japan took a dramatic turn.
Post-war reconstruction: from victory to the disposal of prisoners of war.
In the process of post-war reconstruction, China was faced with the challenge of how to deal with the victorious powers against the Japanese invaders. This issue involves many factors such as politics, morality and international relations, and China's actions will also affect the development of the situation in the future.
The Joy of Victory: Carnival in the Hutongs.
When the news of the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression spread throughout the country, the Chinese people were immersed in the joy of liberation. In the hutongs of Beijing, the old man Liu Lansuo vividly recalls the scene of that day. The joyful voices of children echoed in the alleys, newspapers were snapped up, and every house was filled with laughter. This moment is the liberation and rebirth of the Chinese people after suffering hardships.
Handling prisoners of war: from newspapers to repatriation.
However, with the end of the war, China was faced with the question of what to do with Japanese prisoners of war. In September 1945, a joint meeting organized by the Chinese Communist Party of Chongqing was held to discuss how to deal with the repatriation of Japanese nationals and prisoners of war. The United States put forward a detailed plan and asked China to implement it as soon as possible. To this end, China used a lot of resources, organized ships and railways, and transported the Japanese back to China.
Repatriation and Tolerance: A Model for Nanjing.
In dealing with the issue of prisoners of war, China has shown a tolerant and humanitarian side. The Japanese concentration camp in Nanking became a model. Although these Japanese had committed crimes in Nanjing, China did not retaliate against them, but provided shelter and necessities, demonstrating the Chinese spirit of "repaying grievances with virtue".
Challenge and Tolerance: The Japanese in Taiwan.
However, dealing with the Japanese in Taiwan was fraught with challenges. Many Japanese were reluctant to return to China, and repatriation from Taiwan continued until the end of 1948. China used a lot of resources to help the Japanese return home, but this kindness was not reciprocated by the Japanese.
The reason behind it: internal and external factors are intertwined.
Behind China's tolerance and repatriation of Japanese prisoners of war, there were both external and internal factors. The post-war planning of the United States and the internal political factors of the people made China adopt a tolerant attitude towards the issue of prisoners of war. At the same time, China is also aware that excessive retaliation will damage the country's image and will not be conducive to the development of international relations.
Closure and Reflection: A Review of Repatriation.
On the last day of 1946, China repatriated the last Japanese prisoners of war from the port of Huludao, marking the end of this historic event. However, for the Chinese, this historical review is still full of reflection and reflection. In the face of the trauma and pain of war, the Chinese chose tolerance and understanding, but this kindness was not duly rewarded.
Epilogue. Although the scars left by the war have healed, the lessons of history are still worth pondering. The Chinese people have shown a tolerant and humanitarian side, but this does not mean that aggression is indulged and condoned. In the face of history, we should remember that unforgettable experience, cherish peace, and work together to build a harmonious world.