Original title: Xinhua News Agency commentator: In the name of justice-written on the first national public holiday day for the victims of the Nanjing Massacre
Xinhuanet Beijing 65438+February 12 (Xinhua News Agency commentator) "1937.12.13", the unforgettable date, written with blood and tears, recorded the deepest suffering of a nation and marked the darkest page in the history of human civilization; "300,000", a shocking figure piled up with bones, witnessed the inhuman atrocities of the invaders and became an incurable pain in the hearts of China people.
The pain of history will not disappear from memory because of the erosion of time. In February this year, the National People's Congress Standing Committee (NPCSC) decided to designate 65438+February 13 as the national day of public sacrifice for the victims of the Nanjing Massacre, with1300 million people's common mourning and the solemn ceremony for the people of the whole country to commemorate the 300,000 compatriots killed in the Holocaust. This is a solemn commemoration of the dignity of life and a solemn declaration of human justice. Today, in the peaceful sunshine, in the name of our country, we make a clank oath to yesterday's suffering and tomorrow's dream: if you live, you will never forget it.
The sorrow of history has been integrated into the blood gene of the Chinese nation. In modern times, in the sufferings of the people of China, the Nanjing Massacre shocked the world with its long duration, large number of people killed and cruel means used. It is this heinous and indescribable atrocity that has aroused the people of China to swear to death not to be the "final roar" of the conquered nation: shake the ground even if they die.
Between life and death, there is a profound historical enlightenment. After 77 years, I can't get rid of the pain in Nanjing, nor can I shake the bright red blood of the Yangtze River. When a poor country is unable to protect its people, the most precious sacred life, painful death or humiliating life becomes the inevitable fate of Nanjing people in the cold winter of 1937, and it also becomes the struggle of "the Chinese nation is at its most dangerous time". The most painful awakening at this time of life and death inspired the great strength of the Chinese nation to fight to the end, opened a historical turning point from sinking to awakening, and forged a historical glory towards national rejuvenation in the tenacious struggle between blood and fire.
Looking back at the common disasters in human history, "it is not what we want to remember, but what we have a moral responsibility to remember." The 300,000 victims were not a cold and heartless number, but vivid lives with names, families and dreams, and all these beautiful things were instantly destroyed in the massacre. This is the sorrow of the deceased, the pain of the country, the robbery of mankind and the shame of civilization. The victims of the Nanjing Massacre, together with all those who were massacred by fascists in World War II, should be remembered by all mankind forever. It was their death that made the world realize the evil nature of fascism and militarism against humanity and saw the great disaster brought by the war of aggression to the injured country. Only by keeping history in mind at all times can we get a mirror and guidance from history and work together to safeguard world peace and justice more firmly.
"When the past no longer illuminates the future, people's hearts will wander in the dark." Walking through the smoke of the world war and entering the new century, peace and development have become the majestic trend of the world. However, to this day, there are still Japanese right-wingers who ignore justice and go against the trend, and strongly deny the Nanjing Massacre in an attempt to distort, tamper with and beautify the history of aggression. With the national public holiday approaching, the newly collected 7602 precious cultural relics, Nanjing Massacre Dictionary and other works, as well as the names of the victims of the massacre, have further revealed the historical truth of the Nanjing Massacre to the world with more abundant, informative and irrefutable facts. Forgetting history means betrayal, and defending the truth means defending justice. Treasuring these heavy historical memories is a deep comfort to the 300,000 compatriots who died, and it is also a solemn warning to those who attempt to deny atrocities and blaspheme history.
The fighter will die, and the self-reliant will stand on his own feet. In the stormy process of realizing the greatest dream in modern times, the Chinese nation has made unprecedented sacrifices, endured unimaginable disasters and pains, and finally won the dignity and glory of the nation with tenacious will and unremitting struggle. Looking back, silently paying tribute, the trauma of history is still aching, reminding us of the deep suffering we have suffered; Looking at China, the vicissitudes of life have inspired us to move forward more firmly towards our goals. The efforts of more than 654.38+300 million people have profoundly changed the destiny of China and the destiny of the Chinese nation.
Let us always remember history, remember the sufferings and sacrifices of our ancestors, develop self-reliance, protect the happy and dignified life of every China person, make every effort to make the Chinese nation stand proudly among the nations of the world, and extend our deepest grief and solemn condolences to the victims for realizing the Chinese dream of great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
May peace last forever and justice light up the future!
(Source: Xinhuanet)