The Rape of Nanjing and the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom - Nanjing's Horrible History
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
- Nanjing is one of the nicest cities i have visited in China and has a long history as one of China's Great Ancient Capitals. It's name is now however linked to an atrocity - the Rape of Nanjing in 1937 when approximately 300,000 people were murdered by the Imperial Japanese Army.
In this video i give my feelings about the memorial museum and talk about another event in Nanjing's history - the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, a rebel group which made Nanjing their capital for 10 years in the mid 1800's.
The Nanking massacre was not much known in the West. So the Chinese American author, Iris Chang, wanted the forgotten crime to be remembered. She did such an extensive and deep investigation by examining historical photos , soldiers’ diaries, official records, all kinds of documents. And she wrote a book on the Nanking massacre. While deep diving into this dark, brutal part of history, Ms. Chang became disillusioned with humans’ capability to do horrendous things. The unbearable weight of this episode in history crushed her, and she was in a dark place that she could not get herself out. She experienced severe depression that was believed to have caused her to commit suicide. Most times, wars bring out the worst in humans. Thank you, Nick, for sharing this history that is not much known in the West. So glad to see that you are traveling and taking us with you virtually. Be safe and enjoy
The Chinese victims' pictures are for everyone to see on the internet. I don't think I have been the same person ever since I viewed these gruesome evidences of Japanese brutality towards the Chinese people.
Goes to show how precious peace and stability are. Never take anything for granted. Unfortunately too many idiots talking about wars like video games.
Americans prefer reading garbage like The Joy Luck Club.
@@pikachus5m166 You just might be right on the money. Every day, America is bombarded by political garbage from politicians and media. Responsible journalism is virtually non-existent. You'll be hard pressed to find just one journalist with simple common sense. Makes you wonder if today's America is any different from the imperial Japan in the 1930's, so dumb that a murderer is a patriot.
Hi Nick! I’m from Canada born Chinese… my parents are from HK. I would like to thank you so much for providing these valuable information and history of China 🇨🇳. Keep doing what you do… I just subscribed! I really hope the west would open up more of a peaceful dialogue between countries rather than having fear war monger. I am so tired and disgusted by so much racism everywhere due to the pandemic. I wish time will change and perhaps once the world reopens up beating covid…. ppl can all come together to be kind again!
I'm glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for subscribing! Yeh, some countries definitely need to stop criticising and take a look at themselves...
I lived in Nanking for five years and still have no courage to step inside that museum again. The sadness is simply beyond words to describe and the scars left inside the heart of every Chinese won’t heal in the near future, just won’t heal.
I understand...the museum is very good, but it is a difficult place to visit.
Nanjing massacre in 1937 committed by Japanese was the darkest time in 5000 years of Chinese history. Thank you for letting more people know the horrific massacre, I understand that you were shaken by the exhibits, I got chills when you talked about it. At that time a few nuns from Europe witnessed the massacre and not only they saved a lot of Chinese but let world knew the massacre. One of nuns committed suicide many years later as she couldn’t bare the tragedy. There is documentary about those nuns on Netflix .
Do you know the name of the documentary? It sounds really interesting. Thanks :)
This is the latest one in China's modern history. But not the only one in China's long history. With every war or rebellion, came horrific atrocities, sometimes on an unimaginable scale. Every war is one too many.
@@Shwahface “Nanking” is the name of the documentary, I watched it in 2014.
@@Konamakona Thank you!
It is a bold statement to say that it was the worst atrocity in “5000 years of Chinese history” as that is a really long time. The Mongol invaders in the 13th century used to slaughter every living creature in every Chinese city they sacked which put up a resistance, the human costs still cannot be properly estimated till today. But I agree with you that Nanking sits right up there among the worst.
Yes the Chinese civilization has suffered greatly at numerous times throughout its history, especially during times of change of empire. When the central government is weak and warlords start springing up and the country breaks apart in civil war, that’s when ordinary civilians suffer the most. That is why the Chinese today are united in their mindset “Never again”. And when western countries start instigating insurrections in Xinjiang, Taiwan, HK, Tibet, it surely hits a raw nerve.To wish such a calamity upon the Chinese people shows either the west’s utter ignorance or utter evil, or both.
Actually, this is an event known to nobody because it's apparently not important enough to be taught in most schools in the West. Many Japanese don't even know about it or deny it ever took place thanks to their government. And I don't recall our news ever mentioning it though I'm sure it comes up maybe once or twice every ten years. Thanks for this video, it was very well made.
you have no idea how it feels to see some Taiwan people denying this history and defending Japan
Not only that my friend, they did worst, many many Taiwanese even volunteered to fight with the Japanese government during ww2. The worst kind of betrayal.
Thank you for letting more people know the history of my hometown.
My hometown as well!
Interesting history. X
A few Nanjing locals in the comments section!. It's a wonderful city...i will be back :D
I can understand how you feel. The Nanjing massacre was the darkest time in China's history. I heard a lot about it, but I just couldn't bring myself to look at those pictures and don't want to because it would make me physically sick.
Nowadays some people seem to like using the term "genocide" indiscriminately. If they really want to, the Nanjing massacre fits the bill.
Nicely said. Politician will say whatever fits their geopolitical interest, while turning a blind eye to the real genocide. What a hypocrite!
It's a pain more people don't know what my Nanjing folks suffered during this period. Up until now I still hold my grudge against the imperialist Japanese. They are also denying this on twitter and it drives me absolute bonkers.!!
I def hate people using the word genocide so loosely when they have never seen what happened to people in Nanking. Arggg. Very frustrating when that whole XJ debacle played out.
How can two nations really reconcile since the true extent of NJ massacre has not been not taught in Japan.
You have an accurate grasp of modern Chinese history and are not prejudiced by your origin. I always enjoyed your calm, studied personality. Hope you'll be more prolific in producing vlogs after your return to Xian.
Thanks Jeff! Yeh, i'm going to try to make more content for you guys. I have a 10 week holiday coming up soon so......
The saddest of all is that the Japanese till today have not acknowledged their crimes.
Let’s hope War never comes back…War never brings anything good…only blood, suffering and hatred.
No more wars!!
I have a Ukraine friend who worked two years in a research institute of Japan in the past. He told me Japanese do not know very much about the second world war. Maybe that is due to the history education or something.
Yes. That's what makes us Chinese mad. Their government try to cover the history, They tinkered with textbooks, played down crimes, and many young Japanese even considered themselves victims of World War II and Japan just wanted to help the Chinese in WW2.
USA is basically in charge of japan after war,
And they pointed a class 1 war criminal as prime minister of Japan.
There is no level higher than class 1, if Hitler was captured, he will be class 1.
And Japan government officials periodically go to warship the war criminal shrine, it's basically like warship German Nazis shrine every year.
Well, Hirohito was emperor of Japan from 1926 to 1989... a good friend of USA after II world war, direct boss of the war criminals, his descendants control Japan, so I don't imagine how the japanese history books will critisize the actions of the japanese imperial army
US, Japan whitewashed their atrocities through their textbooks. they've gotten it down to a science. Witness the chaos and riots in Hong Kong. NGO's got to work through schools and teachers to brainwash the youths against their country and people through the classroom. schoolkids are like blank piece of paper and they get to impart whatever they want to in their devious minds. they do that in Taiwan as well.
Great video, Nick. You know quite a bit of Chinese history.
Indeed the horrible history of Nanjing massacre cannot be forgotten, also Nick, thanks for your preference for Nanjing.
It's a great place!....still on my mind
The 300000 Chinese were buried alive in a hole in Nanjing. Japan launched genocides on Chinese everywhere in China and SE Asia from 1937- 1945. Many in my family were taken away and never returned. My brother-in-law accidentally bumped into some gestapos. Scared witless, he turned and ran. They chased him and he jumped into the river. They shot him. He died. There're many horrific stories and descriptions from people who lived through those horrible war years.
Germany was widely exposed for its genocide of the Jews in Europe but Japan committed the same crime in Asia and yes, Japan should expose, apologise and come clean of their war crimes. Western media did not give much press coverage. They probably didn't know all the horrors going on in the Malaysian kampongs and small towns. The Nanjing massacre 's well documented and there's quite a lot written about in books. Genocides and War crimes are real nightmares and I hope we' ll never have wars ever again.
The Japanese targeted ethnic chinese in south east asia as well when they swarmed over the area and treated the locals better compared to the chinese, . That is why former singapore pm Lee kuan Yew holds a grudge on Japanese. I think we chinese both mainlanders and overseas south east asian chinese(my parents, grandparents and my generation X)still resented the Japanese is because they are not only our fellow asian but more so because they are our fellow East Asian.....culturally, traditionally, philosophically we are part of a larger Sinosphere and yet we were singled out by them and treated the worse....
Yes, the brutality for the South East Asians were more directed at the Chinese diaspora. They wanted to create the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere and saw themselves as the new master of Asia. They also had a lot of Koreans masquerading as Japanese and these Koreans were always too eager to please their master and also exacted extreme cruelty to show their loyalty. Yes, the brought upon themselves the hatred and dislike for them. They do not want to repent as the visit to the Yasukuni Shrine to taunt those who had suffered at their hands. With the strength of China now, they have to eat humble pie for once.
Quite impressed by your knowledge of Chinese history! What is your academic background I wonder?
I'm a hobby historian haha! I have a pretty deep history in mainly older history - classical mediterranean history and Chinese history
@@nickinchina2552 Wow nice👍! No wonder haha! Mediterranean history is pretty interesting as well. Well, looking forward to seeing more of your videos and this kind of "walk and talk"😁.
Nice historic talk brother, love your knowledge and wisdom. Thanks for sharing this with us. Sorry we haven't been able to visit you for a while we have been busy moving house etc. But great to see you again.
Thank you Nick, great talk. I'll look forward to your next walk and talk.
Thanks for sharing. I'm from Xi'An, but living in the USA now. Your video hits much closer to home to me. And awe Nanjing.
Ah, a XI'an person!!! Glad you enjoyed the video, a very sad topic, but...an important one
Your knowledge of modern Chinese history is impressive.
I'm Chinese but not a Nanjinger, the rape of Nanking keeps in my mind as one of Chinese national humiliations all the time. Thanks a million for speaking on behalf of us Chinese to let more westerners and others be aware about how China experienced and was bullied during that aching period.
I am first Nick. All the best from Malaysia.
Keep doing what you're doing. I, as a chinese , really appreciate what you do. The world dont know us. Most part of the world dont have much interest in knowing us. All they know is China is a communist country and thus shall be feared or kept at bay. People who understand China especially thru history would have a better understanding of the current China. I envy your desire to dig into the chinese history and admire your knowledge in all these details. You become more and more like "大侠” in these videos. Haha. I recommend you read "金庸” that's a different level of understanding the chinese culture. Good day.
I would agree, the western view of China is pretty warped. The last couple of years has really pushed the negative view a lot - pretty sad.
My second hometown, so much to remember, wish you have a nice trip.
Look at that，you generate so many subscribers! Great content！
Thanks Ivy, i can still do better i think...i'll try anyway!
Bravo. Another enlightening vlog about China's not so distant history. Jews these days don't seem to hate German as much as Chinese still hate what the Japanese did to them during WW2. The difference is that the Germans at least admitted to the Fascist genocide at Auschwitz & other extermination camps, but the Japanese never did. Japanese government even changed history in their high school textbooks about the rape of Nanjing. To Chinese it is inexcusable. As for the Taiping rebellion, it is a lesson for China to watch out for foreign missionaries who always bring Colour Revolution (just look at Hong Kong and the Christian operated schools all over the former colony). China must also be very vigilant about religious cults. They are always a danger to peace and stability of a country. Kick them out asap.
Teacher Nick. Nice
Very welcome sir haha
problem is how the Japanese see it.
TQ Nick. A good lesson learnt from you. Nick, history teaches humanity to evolve to be better and just experiencing China's social-economic and technological advances guided by strong political willingness to progress in an equitible and fair governance says a lot about the nation. China is on the right trajectory. Don't you think so?
A self-reflective walk on the city wall ......
Don't miss Laomendong, it is a nice place to walk around with historic architecture. And take a night river cruise along Qinghuai River in Confucius Temple area.
Next time...next time :D
Has Japan ever apologized?
till this day?
@@ivy3420
Yes, but only some of it, and alot people didn't get punished, because cold war cutting international tribunal Short.
USA is basically in charge of japan after war, And they pointed a class 1 war criminal as prime minister of Japan.
-- There is no level higher than class 1, if Hitler was captured, he will be class 1.
And Japan government officials periodically go to warship the war criminal shrine, it's basically like warship Germen Nazis shrine every year.
Many other government officials are also war criminals.
That's why Japan actively trying to erase the history, even have "researcher" who "debunking" all kinds war crimes, saying something like photos are not real.
As long as japan hide the story of Nanking this means that they have not apologized, nevertheless this means that they still don't admit what their ancestors did in WW2
Can see that you are very interested in Chinese history.
Another place to visit is the 3 provinces in Dongbei ie North East. There is museum showing the biological weapon experiments used by the japanese on the Chinese.
Actually the North East is a part of China i have never been to...itll happen soon im sure!
Some counties in Zhejiang province never recovered the population size after Taiping rebels killed so many people. Some lost 90% of the population.
It's the craziest thing - the numbers from the Taiping years are just so so horrific and unbelievable
@@nickinchina2552 that's why even now China is still very cautious about illegal religious organizations. Only those know Chinese history can understand why Chinese people and governments value so much on stability.
How do you have so much money in budget to travel so many places across China?
I have a job 😂
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USA is basically in charge of japan after war, And they pointed a class 1 war criminal as prime minister of Japan.
-- There is no level higher than class 1, if Hitler was captured, he will be class 1.
And Japan government officials periodically go to worship the war criminal shrine, it's basically like worshipping Germen Nazis shrine every year.
Many other government officials are also war criminals.
That's why Japan actively trying to erase the history, even have "researcher" who "debunking" all kinds war crimes, saying something like photos are not real.
Nick, you are more Chinese than a lot of real Chinese people, such as those protesters in HK. So ironic that a guy from UK can feel the pain of being a Chinese, and love this country, and yet those protesters in HK want to be ruled by your country and live as a second citizens, shameful!!!
We all need a bit of peace, love and understanding...
中国有西京（西安）、南京 、北京，所以日本为了凑齐就叫东京了……😄😄
The atrocities of the Japanese were terrible. I'm curious what are your thoughts about the events that didn't happen to those students that never existed in a famous square? As I understand it there were no tanks used to crush peaceful protestors as April - June 1989 basically doesn't exist in our reality. In fact this comment doesn't exist just ask a certain golden bear in love w/honey.
NVM, we both know the answer....Taiwan #1 China #10
The Porcelain Tower of Nanjing used to be in Nanjing but was destroyed during the Taiping Rebellion.