World War Two: 80 years on

CGTN Europe

In Weifang City, Shandong, a poignant commemoration marked 80 years since the liberation of a Japanese World War II concentration camp, where over 2,000 foreign nationals from 25 countries, including Britain and the U.S., were imprisoned in 1942. Around 70 visitors, including descendants of detainees and historians, gathered to honor the past, reflecting on the hardships endured and the resilience of those who survived. The event served as a powerful reminder of the importance of preserving history and fostering peace in today’s multicultural world.  Descendants shared heartfelt reflections, recounting stories of their loved ones’ experiences in the camp, passed down through generations. One descendant emphasized the value of sharing memories and photos to keep these stories alive, underscoring the need for peace as a foundation for social stability.

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00:00A commemoration event was held in Weifang City in eastern China's Shandong to mark 80 years since the liberation of a Japanese World War II concentration camp there.

00:12Around 70 visitors, including descendants of detainees as well as historians, took part.

00:17In March 1942, the Japanese army imprisoned more than 2,000 foreign nationals from 25 countries, including Britain and the United States.

00:26And some of the descendants of detainees share their reflections after the visit.

00:32What my father experienced in the camp and his mother and father.

00:36So I think it's just from talking about memories and what we've seen here and sharing photos.

00:41It's really important that because we now come from a very multicultural country, being the UK, and it's a very multicultural world now,

00:53that we foster peace, you know, peace is very important.

01:00It serves as a foundation for social stability.

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