80th Anniversary of Nanjing Massacre Commemorated in San Francisco
刘小卓
A memorial service marking 80 years since the Nanjing Massacre was held in San Francisco on Sunday, drawing hundreds from Chinese and Asian communities. Participants honored victims and called for peace to prevent future atrocities.
A memorial service commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre was held on Sunday in San Francisco, California, drawing hundreds of activists and members from Chinese and other Asian communities in the United States.
The event honored victims of the massacre carried out by Japanese troops during World War II, when the Chinese city of Nanjing was occupied and devastated with heavy civilian casualties. Participants paid tribute to the victims while calling for peace and to prevent future atrocities.
The solemn ceremony featured speeches and rituals emphasizing the importance of remembering history to avoid repeating its painful mistakes. The service was one of many events worldwide recalling one of the most tragic chapters in Sino-Japanese relations.
