LINE

Text:AAAPrint
Society

Nanjing Massacre survivor, 90, passes away

1
2018-03-09 16:03:45chinadaily.com.cn Li Yan ECNS App Download

Yang Xiuying, a 90-year-old survivor of the Nanjing Massacre, died in Nanjing in Jiangsu province on Thursday, the Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders said.

Yang was born on July 30, 1928. On Dec 13, 1937, the first day of the six-week rampage which claimed the lives of more than 300,000, her father Yang Bingrong was guarding a house with her uncle when they encountered a group of Japanese soldiers. Her father was stabbed to death while her uncle had a narrow escape.

Yang moved to a refugee camp at Ginling College with her family members. In her testimonies about the massacre she said Japanese soldiers went to the camp to search for women. Her two sisters had to hide and she witnessed many people being killed by the Japanese soldiers.

  

Related news

MorePhoto

Most popular in 24h

MoreTop news

MoreVideo

News
Politics
Business
Society
Culture
Military
Sci-tech
Entertainment
Sports
Odd
Features
Biz
Economy
Travel
Travel News
Travel Types
Events
Food
Hotel
Bar & Club
Architecture
Gallery
Photo
CNS Photo
Video
Video
Learning Chinese
Learn About China
Social Chinese
Business Chinese
Buzz Words
Bilingual
Resources
ECNS Wire
Special Coverage
Infographics
Voices
LINE
Back to top Links | About Us | Jobs | Contact Us | Privacy Policy
Copyright ©1999-2018 Chinanews.com. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.