A new documentary by CGTN, "Behind Unit 731 – The butchery of humanity by war and militarism," unveils the harrowing legacy of Japan's covert biological warfare program during WWII. Through archival footage and expert analysis, the film reveals how medical professionals and scientists were weaponized under imperial militarism, conducting lethal experiments on thousands of prisoners across occupied territories.
The documentary traces how key perpetrators escaped accountability through postwar geopolitical deals, with many continuing careers in Japan's medical and political spheres. Historians interviewed emphasize how unresolved war crimes and historical revisionism create fertile ground for resurgent militarist ideologies in modern Asia.
This sobering account arrives amid renewed regional debates about wartime accountability, offering critical context for understanding contemporary geopolitical tensions. For global audiences, it serves as both a historical reckoning and a cautionary tale about the enduring consequences of unchecked nationalism.
