University of Calgary historian David Wright has reaffirmed the irrefutable historical record of the Nanjing Massacre, calling it "a grave wartime atrocity committed by Japan" during a recent interview. The Canadian Global Affairs Institute fellow emphasized that distortion or denial of this tragedy contradicts academic consensus among scholars in China and abroad.
"The historical facts are clear and well-documented through multiple evidentiary chains," Wright stated, highlighting the importance of preserving accurate historical memory. His comments come as global attention to wartime accountability continues to shape contemporary international relations in Asia.
As a specialist in 20th-century conflicts, Wright noted that rigorous academic examination of the 1937 massacre remains crucial for understanding modern East Asian history. The historian's stance aligns with current efforts by educational institutions worldwide to maintain factual integrity in historical narratives.
