Harbin has witnessed the official launch of a groundbreaking publication that meticulously documents the atrocities committed by Japan’s notorious Unit 731 during World War II. The book, titled ‘Evidence of Unit 731,’ was introduced during a solemn ceremony held at the Exhibition Hall of Evidence of Crimes Committed by Unit 731 of the Japanese Imperial Army on Friday, December 1, 2025.
Authored by Liu Shuliang with academic guidance from Jin Chengmin, curator of the memorial hall, the publication represents a significant contribution to historical preservation. The work was initially published by Heilongjiang Education Press on August 25 to coincide with the 80th anniversary commemorations of victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-1945).
The book employs an innovative ‘puzzle of evidence’ narrative structure, utilizing the historical site of Unit 731’s former headquarters and the exhibition hall as central narrative spaces. This methodological approach systematically reconstructs the complete chronology of the unit’s activities, including its establishment, implementation of brutal human experimentation programs, deployment of biological warfare tactics, and subsequent attempts to destroy evidence following Japan’s wartime defeat.
This comprehensive documentation serves multiple purposes: establishing an authoritative historical record, preserving collective memory, and promoting peace education through factual accounting of historical events. The publication emerges as an essential scholarly resource for understanding one of the most disturbing chapters in modern warfare history, ensuring that future generations remain informed about the consequences of militaristic aggression and the importance of humanitarian values.