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“Close sibling fight” massacre 40 million people *

What do you know about the Chinese Random guy: They copied Doraemon 😂😂😂😂

Bro people just don't realize how bad those crimes were, including rape, human experiments, massacre of children and women, forced incestuous actions between the victims, forced murder between family and much more atrocities that are just not written but are deeply remembered by the Chinese people. After all those experiences people still wonder why so much tension.

Well, Chinese young people didn't just learn about the history of WWII from textbook and news, we actually have families, relatives, and other survivors who lived through those times and told us what had happened according to their own experiences, so we definitely have a more complete understanding about that part of history.

I think it's terrible that Japanese people are not being educated about the unspeakable crimes in the past. How can they even talk about the relationship to China in an elaborate way, if they don't know the key reason of the tensions between the countries. As a German I learned about our WWII crimes and I'm even trying to talk about it with people when I see nationalism growing too strong in their countries, to warn them. Japan is a mature industry nation that should face it's past and take the responsibility. Many Chinese people told me that they do not only feel sad and angry about the crimes, but also about the fact that Japanese people are not teaching their students about it and even honour their WWII soldiers in an official celebration. As a Chinese I would feel deeply disappointed too.

As a Chinese, I respect any Japanese who admits what Japan did during the war of aggression against China, but I can't forgive any Japanese who participated or didn't want to admit it

I have been to the Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall. Because of the large number of people in China, you often need to raise your volume to have a conversation, but everyone was very quiet when I went in that day. I was very sad that day. On this matter, Japan has until 2023 This incident, including the comfort women incident, is still not recognized. The German government is also the country that launched World War II. They actively admit their mistakes and compensate the victimized countries. The Chinese do not need compensation, and they must apologize. Most of these comfort women are already 90 years old. Death has not yet received an apology from the Chinese government. The Japanese government is still enshrining the Yasukuni Shrine, a place where Class A war criminals of World War II are worshipped, which shows that Japan's militarism is still very strong.

Some stories from Singapore/Malaysia’s Chinese perspective:- My grandparents survived the 4-year Japanese occupation in Singapore/ Malaya in early 1940s. When I was little (around 6 yo), I asked my grandpa why there is a deep wound at his lower back near where his spine is, It’s so deep that I was able to put my thumb into it. Later I found out from my dad it’s pierced through by a bayonet by Japanese soldier. I also heard that my grandpa was one of the few survivors in his village because he happened to be a good chef. My grandma, usually taciturn but kind. She never mentioned a word about the war to grandchildren. During her old age (around 80years old) and she was suffering from dementia, whenever she saw me, she would whisper, “ hey grandson, be careful, they (Japanese) are hiding at the corner (my grandparents lived in the deep jungle for two years hiding) , let me go kill them for you!” and she would proceed to the kitchen and bring out kitchen knive, stood at the front door with posture that she’s ready to fight them with her feeble hands that’s still trembling”. I wrote this with a heavy heart especially I felt bad for my grandma, why she held this trauma so tightly that’s inflicted her for so long and never expressed any anger. And it’s only towards the end of her life all the horror images just kept replaying in her mind came back to haunt her. I don’t hate Japanese but My message to everyone who reads this is to have an idea the trauma of a war could have inflicted the person for decades.. World peace .. pray for no more wars... price too high to pay Btw My grandma has a nice name “Xie Qiao Zhuang” 谢巧莊 (born 1912 in swatow) She’s not educated but she has a big heart- for eg, when others suffered from hunger, she would donate her savings to them to buy foods... Hope she ascends to heaven..

Don't hate the people, hate the government.

Speaking as a Chinese, I too want China & Japan get along well (and all countries as well). We were taught about the war history here, and we are constantly told to remember the history. So quite often, we have negative sentiment towards Japan (especially when the Japan leaders denied what happened during the war and vist the temple). But I think this video delivered an very important message: don't judge people based on their nationality, but judge them based on their actions and character. China and Japan are both great countries. I grow up watching Japanese cartoons, playing Nintendo, used Sony Walkman, Canon & Nikon cameras. I think it's important for the world to unite in harmony. Especially so with the recent situation happening in Ukraine.

As a Chinese, I have always had a good impression of the Japanese people, but I will never forget that period of history. I deeply detest the behavior of the Japanese government not acknowledging history and not apologizing.I believe that one day, China and Japan will be on the right track at the national level

what do the japanese people think about chinese : they are hard working what do the chinese people think about japaneses(another asian boss video) : they are hard working

As a Chinese I love Japanese people and culture but what Japan did to China can never be erased. In America we get taught about how bad the nazi are but never about the things Japan did to China. Hope more people learn what happened during world war 2 not just the nazi’s but also what the Japanese did.

During the honeymoon period of the relationship between China and Japan, due to Japan's well-developed cultural industry, a considerable number of young Chinese have complicated feelings towards Japan (culturally fond of Japan, but politically hostile). Because the war history is very close (1931-1945), and there is no apology, and now Japan is more inclined to rely on the United States to offset China's influence, which is unreliable politically and militarily, even for Chinese people who have a good impression of Japanese culture, if you show this tendency, you will still be spurned by your compatriots.，you will know this by flipping through the comment area. But for ordinary people, the benefits of the union of the three East Asian countries(economic, cultural, and other aspects) are really tempting.We humans are still too susceptible to ideological influence (sad).Quarrels on the Internet are nothing. People who like to quarrel can quarrel over anything. Loud doesn't mean it's right.

Thanks for doing this! Asian boss

Those two girls with the same white fluffy ear rings, they got a really good history teacher who taught them to see the world from other people's perspective, and got to know same thing from different sources could vary. Good teachers could change kids lives.

My grandmother used to duck in her mud house in China when she hears gun shot. The Japanese soldiers used to “sweep” mud houses from outside with machine guns for fun. They don’t even bother going in to kill you. One of my distant relatives was killed as a result of this and he was 10.

Nothing is harder to modify than ''préjugés'' at all levels , personnal to countries. The leaders are the first to show the good path . Acknowledge the wrong doing of the past is the first step. Excellent interviews Asian Boss , keep the good work.

I'm from China, and I can feel that young people in Japan have their own ideas, although they don't like to be so vocal. I support the view that only a correct knowledge of history can let go of prejudice and be friends, although today's Japanese government and media do not want to do that.

My great-grandfather's parents and two brothers were all killed in the Nanjing Massacre, my great-grandfather barely came out with one arm. My great-grandmother was raped by Japanese soldiers at the age of 19 and her sisters were killed after being raped, and two of her three brothers were tortured to death in the attack of Shanghai. I can't forget that three days before my great-grandmother's death in 2011, she said to me that she would never forgive the Japanese soldiers and the government despite she received compensation and apologies and I can understand her. And now I hear some Japanese people don't acknowledge this event just makes my heartbroken, my great-grandmother will have a heart attack if she is still alive. We don't want any apologies from the young Japanese since they didn't do it, but my family wants them to acknowledge what their ancestors had done to many East Asians instead of evading it like nothing happened.

seems like everyone trying to avoid Nanjing Massacre topic in japan

In China, we have always felt the "backwardness will be beaten" in the history of the invasion, which makes us take stock of the history and work hard for it, and only by facing the history can we create a better future. I respect the Japanese people and culture, and I also hope that the Japanese government will not hide the fact that there was a Nanjing Massacre. Only then can the young people of both countries understand more about the cruelty of war and join hands to embrace a harmonious future, instead of the current state of hostility.

thanks for this amazing video

I don't hate Japanese individually, however, they're really good-mannered and respectful. But please admit what your army did to the Chinese during the WWII, which was traumatizing and firmly unacceptable. Hiding behind the truth is a threat to both Chinese and Japanese people. IT'S STUPID.

You guys can never imagine an 80 years old woman cries when talking about her father, who was killed in the street by Japanese soldiers for nothing. Yes, that’s my first time and the only time seeing my grandma cry. Although I was just 8 years old then,I would never forget the scene and the feelings. Mostly, we are angry at the situation-Japanese know nothing about the history. Even it dose have nothing related to my daily life.

I love watching this kind of video, objective and non-political interview can give the audience more comprehensive information

Very objective and interesting interview, and very rational answer. We can not forget history, we should learn from the lessons of history, let the war of aggression away from us. The Chinese and Japanese people are friendly and cannot be deceived by the negative news of politicians. I also met a Japanese girl, very friendly to get along with. Friendship be everlasting

As a Vietnam people, i just wanna say “both of you are super great! Chinese and Japanese”. We are young peoples, we should live for the present & future, not for the past. I love China no matter what! I love Japan too!

“Even the closest siblings fight”

As a Chinese, I think it's safe to say that we don't hate all Japanese people, we only hate those who ignores or try to cover the history between China and Japan. I love Japan, it's a great country with amazing culture, but we have still have to face history. Considering that pain they brought us, this part of history simply cannot be transparent. Also, it's important to differentiate the government and its people, because apparently a lot of people can't do that lmao.

We should not forget history, let alone erase the real history, in order to make us better understand and get along with each other. It is hoped that the relations between the two countries will be better and better in the new era.❤️🙏

I know this is a serious topic but excuse me for laughing at "I heard they copied doraemon" 🤣🙏

"Even the closest siblings fight, right?" *Nanjing massacre happening in the background* (edit: this is not a hate comment against japan, just some dark humor, chill out)

I think everyone would agree that having more friends is definitely better than enemies. However, there are quite a number of people (or netizens) who have always been using the bad history between the two countries to frame and ban artists, exploiting the people's "patriotism" in the purpose to control the media and censor/discourage certain qualities or information they think is not good for the general public or diverting their attention. While this video had been uploaded 4 years ago, doesn't seem like the situation actually improved and actually worsen from many aspects.

Great episode.

I am a Chinese. I think that whether it is Chinese or Japanese, it is worth mentioning. Born to be human, we should be kind.

Man, I'm not from Asia, but the idea of people in my country not knowing about our war crimes would be wild

God bless these beautiful people! From China.

Japan never apologise to China, what a shame

i am a chinese, i think the crucial killing in Nanjing city is an action by the japanese government, politics is politics, they are far away different. citizens in japan just the same with us, most people will choose to go agianst war if they have a choice and objective altitude.actually, the social media are unconsciously influenced people.

I’m Chinese and now I’m living in London, I met some Japanese people here and they are very nice and polite, I know many Chinese people have traveled in Japan and Chinese young generation adore Japanese anime, there some Japanese actors are well known in China and people love them , nowadays people have internet and travel a lot it all helps us understanding each other , I wish our two countries can be friends and no more war and hate.

私は日本人で、中国が大好きです。 フレンドリーで、色々な人がいます。政治的に問題があるだけであって、悪い印象はないです。

The two girls with the pom-pom earrings had the most informed and intelligent answers, which made me think of how important history education is for the next generations.

If I hurt you terribly , and then tell you , let's forget the past , without apologize . Will you forgive me ? Further more , I announce I didn't hurt you . Will you hate me ?

Learn history Don’t forget Remember Nanjing For peace

I can see from this video that most Japanese are objective and rational, but the media often have their own position. As individuals, I think each of us should have more of our own value judgment, rather than being driven by the media. The harmony of China Japan relations is conducive to the people of the two countries

I very much enjoy your videos. So does my wife who speaks mostly Mandarin. She came to the US from mainland China in 2014 and her English is getting pretty good, but hearing other people speak Mandarin in your videos gives her a much clearer understanding of what people still in China, and Taiwan, of course, are actually thinking. Your sub-titles are very good too.

This video breaks my heart knowing most Japanese people don't know their...fairly recent history. Ask jews and germans if they remember their WW2 history.

7:05 I have a feeling his girlfriend can't read his English hat

The middle aged man with glasses seems so well informed and fair, even the younger participants were deliberate and thoughtful in their responses despite their awareness of media bias. There seems to be an inherent respect for laws and international interests of all people, much respect to Japan and it’s people- from America. ✌️

I was surprised in this small sampling either how little people knew of the abuses of Japanese occupying forces or how they were not prepared to face the past. Japan "colonizing" China is avoiding the truth. The truth must come out and be recognized for there to be reconciliation.

I'm Japanese Chinese, and when I was in Junior high school in Japan, when Japan and China have complicated situations each other regarding the war things, one day, I was said that ''Is he a spy from China?'' in class. I was really shocked and disappointed, because I'd never experienced such that thing. Even when I lived in China, in Elementary school, everybody treated me well even I am Japanese. Of corse there is no bad thing happen to me, I love Chinese and Japanese people but when it comes to this video issues or something like this, I still feel awkward...

Don't forget that 80 years ago the japanese did the Nankin massacre , it should be How do The Chineses Feel About Japan ?

I'm from china, and i'd like to express my honer and appreciation to you guys. All of you on this screen are reasonable, you addmitted the invasion before, although there're few information on your text books. You're kind. And i hope there're less evil intensions between people of CN and Japan.

A good interview!

I admire the two young women in black leather jacket who were very sensitive with their answers. I teared up when they acknowledged what happened in the past, and was able to empathize well.

you guys did a great job on asking tough questions like Nanjing massacre. Thanks

Japan is like an ancient China to me.They rly keep all culture stuff very well! if I had a chance, I would definitely travel to Japan.

Salutation! Whether one agrees or disagrees with each of these frank Japanese interviewees, one respects their honesty and sincerity for the good prospects and peace of Asia which naturally also contributes to the world peace!

When I was young, I heard about what the Japanese did to people during WW2 in my country. My grandpa and relatives shared horror stories about what they did to my family. Somehow my dad and relatives never hold vengeful feelings towards them. They showed me how to move on. Let history be just history. My dad even showed me the good side of Japan. He encouraged me to learn from their good behavior and work ethics. He never wanted me to hate them. I met some Japanese in my life. I think they are fine people. It is always good to move on. Anyway, the younger Japanese generation never did anything wrong to us. Children must never be punished for the sins of their ancestors.

I love how when people meet a bad person from a certain country they have to mention that one person doesn't represent the whole country, but when they meet a good person they act like that person does represent the whole country

I'm over 50 years old, I learned a lot about the very impressive good culture and manners about Japan and Japanese when I was young in China, as I have been studied the Japanese language for about two years. Meanwhile, I also learned japan invaded and how bad their militarism ideology was since the early 1900s. However, my teacher and Chinese government always mentioned that the Japanese were victims because of the militarism group of lead took the country on the wrong track into war.

Love this videos. Peace and love from Young Chinese generation~

I am a Chinese. I think there are always good and bad people in every country. I hope that everyone gets along with each other, no matter the nationality. Peace is essential to happiness :-)

Ah.. I'm a Korean, and I don't know why I'm here now😂 But I really love peace. Hope Asia country be familiar. 🇨🇳🇰🇷🇯🇵

0:47 I totally agree with him. we are not on good terms now, but considering our long long history it's very rare and a short time from half Japanese half Chinese

不过大部分的中国人也同样歧视日本人就是了

In southeast Asia, my grandmother told me that Japanese soldiers pumped water into her brother's stomach, and did who knows what else, thereby killing him. Unexpectedly, it's the Japanese women with the cute white pom pom earrings in this video, who gave critically aware answers !

My grandmother despised the Japanese. She was from a town about 45 minutes north of Nanjing and managed to escape to Taiwan with part of her family when all of this stuff was going on with the Chinese Civil War and the Japanese invasion. Her family got separated, but after many years, she somehow managed to locate her sister that got separated. She had Alzheimer disease, but somehow, she remembered this stuff from when she was a teen.

i like that older couple's analogy of China and Japan hahaha

I'm a Japanese teenage girl. I was very shocked to learn about Japanese history that the atrocities Japan has committed to China. Then, I realized my pity for not knowing the fact until I learned Japanese history. In seeking world peace, we must make sure that we understand the mistakes our country has made in the past. I'm very grateful to the history teacher for giving me a class that did not give a convenient interpretation to the Japanese, but that look at reality objectively. None of Japanese want war. Young children especially love the culture of other countries. That's why I want to take responsibility and spread the facts of the past. (I apologize for my poor English ability...)

They are right: media and news are used to manipulate ppl to heat each other. I love so much that younger generation could reflect so well. I am truly touched.

I am happy to hear that he says "let's make friends."

As a Chinese, I have a close Janese friend in school. But the funny thing is, our common friends (from the US) told us it's weird to see a Chinese and a Japanese getting along.

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” - George Santayana (Spanish philosopher) “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” - Winston Churchill Remember history, but let go of the hate.

please remember what you did.. Japan not the way you want to know but the truth...

Every time I just think of the Nanjing massacre, it's heartbreaking and overwhelming. But I also know there are many good and nice Japanese now and getting along with Japan is the best thing to do for the people from both sides

I've read some articles about how japan does actually teach about the Nanjing massacre. I think it really that people are out of school for 10+ years and forget plus were they even good students in the first place

Thank you Asian Boss

I visited the museum for the Nanjing Massacre and it still haunts me to this day. No words can describe the horrors I saw and felt. It was even more brutal than what I experienced at the concentration camp museums in Germany. I can understand that the Chinese are still suffering great heartache and outrage over it. That being said, I will also never forget the bone chilling impression I got at the end of the museum tour in Nanjing from the absolute hate I felt from the Chinese towards the Japanese. It terrified me! Genuine thirst for blood and vengeance. It turned from a beautiful, devastating, reverent reminder to honor the dead to a passioned, promise of retaliation. That was the impression I got anyway. It made me want to leave China right away, despite how much I love the country and the people I met there. I hope with all of my heart that Japan will be able to acknowledge and answer to the crimes they committed - sooner than later. Maybe then the Chinese can allow themselves to heal and begin to see that the actions of the Japanese officials and soldiers does not reflect the nature of the rest of Japanese people - at least not from my experiences with them.

The Nanjing massacre can't be forgotten

Whenever my Grandfather saw Japanese, he always remember Miss Ma Thui and Battle of Imphal. He was imprisoned in Rangoon camp but luckily he was able to escape with his friends at night. And he was very glad that he could join the Assam Rifles again and fight in the battle of Imphal.

both are hardworking people.

Yes ...sure Chinese sibling-let us fight we are close siblings Japanese siblings - massacres 40 million people

People never say what they feel inside , they simply act like they are positive

Thanks for sharing video. Japanese people have clear opinions and have good wish about two countries become friends, I think this is very good thinking way. Thank you

Thanks for providing this. As Chinese, I feel they just gave feedback honestly. I didn’t get any unpleasant feelings.

It like you went someone's house and killed a lot, and you say "I don't remember that ... why shouldn't we just forget all the unhappy past and just move on?" It's like a right phrase came from a wrong mouth.

"japan invaded china so they MAY be seemed as the victim" lol

Thank you Asia Boss for all your hard work. Many times people's hatred towards one another only because of extremely narrow minded political reasons, created by governments. Your videos help many many people come to realize that.

I love Japanese ❤️❤️❤️ lot's of love from Northeast Indian ❤️

The Japanese military was the Asian version of the Nazis towards the Chinese.

Even in today's China, especially in the north, there are still a lot of people who don’t like Japan and refuse to buy Japanese cars. Including children. I also read some books about Japanese history and culture in the last ten years, and went to Japan twice then I gradually changed my mind. History needs to be remembered, the dead need to be remembered, society also needs to progress, since hatred is hard to forget, then let yourself be strong and kind, not to beat others, but at least don't be bullied. That’s what history teaches us.

She brought up Nanjing💀

When I heard that man said Japanese and Chinese are like siblings, I was very touched. Both of us are Asian, we should be brothers and sisters. We should spreading love instead of spreading animosity. I hope that our relationship can be forever. No politics, just peace and love

Nanjing massacre, never forget...

I know that every country hides their wrong doings, but it does not invalidate the wrongness in covering up the horrors the Japanese committed to the Chinese and Koreans during ww2 in terms of education. That’s my two cents

Japanese are such nice and smart people. Really if everybody was thinking like that, peace would be everywhere

I visited both countries and have the background to give my experience: Government hate each other, but younger citizens don't. I got treated in Japan very well not mattering where exactly I was. But I was always interested in Japan and researched a lot about how to behave and speak in Japanese. Chinese elder people are recalling things about past history and have a strong opinion about Japanese. But younger Chinese don't care that much and still like to travel in Japan and enjoy the culture more. As a young person by myself I honestly don't care about history and what happened and what the media are saying. I will continue visiting both countries and only try to become friends with younger people and just behave how a tourist should. People really should stop watching the biased news which only talk negative about China/Japan/whatever country and just talk with the normal citizen in their age group. Because of media and governments there is so much hatred going on between countries which are connected by tons of topics too.