According to statistics, since May of this year, more than 600 foreign visitors have visited the memorial to experience this history, representing a 238% increase compared to the same period last year. We randomly selected some foreign visitors and conducted interviews with them. Let's take a look at their thoughts.

"The Nanjing Massacre Is a Memory for All Humanity"

Cassandra Millon is from France and works as a university lecturer at the Civil Aviation University of China in Tianjin. She learned about the memorial from a friend and visited with a friend during the holiday. She said, "I love history, and I didn't know about this part of China's history. I wanted to form my own opinions, so I came here to look for more information. After seeing the exhibition, I've found the answers I was looking for. Standing in the exhibition hall and looking back on the 80 years since the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, I think it's been very hard-won. Peace is so important for all of us."

Patrick Fiaux, from Switzerland, stood for a long time in front of the sculpture at the memorial and said, "The history of the Nanjing Massacre is a dark chapter that cannot be ignored in the collective memory of humanity. Each of us has a responsibility to pass on this history."

Daniani, from the United States, was deeply moved after visiting the exhibition. He said, "The memorial is an important place to understand the history of the Nanjing Massacre. I was very shocked after the visit. I was not aware of this history before. When we look back at history, we can learn a lot from it."

Peter Rosenbloom, also known as Ren Beide, is from the United States and works in the finance industry. After visiting the "Exhibition of Historical Facts of the Nanjing Massacre," he said, "I was aware of the Nanjing Massacre, but coming here has given me a deeper understanding of the atrocities committed by the Japanese war criminals against Chinese civilians in 1937. I am extremely shocked and cannot even imagine how people survived at that time. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. As we celebrate this victory, it also reminds us of the importance of seeking peace, which is crucial for the world."

"The Stories and Exhibits Here Leave Me Speechless"

They travelled from afar and, through their written messages, expressed that it was only after visiting that they truly understood this history and felt a deep sense of empathy. The memorial has prompted them to reflect on war and the concept of peace.

Message: "The stories and exhibits leave me speechless. My heart goes out to the victims."

Message: "This memorial is a global moral reflection. We must never forget."

Message: "Nanjing Massacre reminds us that hatred always targets the innocent."

Message: "This is a dark chapter that humanity must never forget."

Message: "The Wall of Victims namesshattered my heart. History must honor their stories."

Message: "The Nanjing Massacre is a tragedy that the world must never forget. May the victims rest in peace."

Message: "This memorial is a powerful testament to resilience and the need for justice."

Message: "Visiting this memorial was truly a humbling experience. Let us build a future where such horrors will never be repeated."

Many foreign netizens have also learned about the history of the Nanjing Massacre through the "Nanjing Memorial" account on Facebook and the X platform, launched by our memorial, and have left messages expressing their thoughts, which have resonated with others.

Editor of the Memorial Hall Reply, "We remember history to treasure peace."

    Online friend Comment: "Do u have Robert Ory Wilson's Diary? His fave soldier was Gen Tang. His son also copied him in working around the clock as an ob-gym surgeon."

The editor of the Memorial Hall reply, "Yes, it's true."

Online friend Comment:"I visited the Memorial site last week and also felt so saddened and shocked by what I witnessed there."

Editor of the Memorial Hall reply, "Welcome to visit the Memorial Museum when you are in China."

Online friend Comment:"We Chinese have a saying: Constantly strive to become stronger."

Editor of the Memorial Hall reply, "Yes."