The Imperial Palace of Manchuria, also known as the "Xinjing Imperial Palace", is located in Shenyang, China. It is an important building during the Japanese occupation and was carefully built by the Japanese starting in 1933.
This palace combines medieval European and Japanese architectural styles, covering a vast area, and its interior decoration is full of Japanese palace culture. Its scale can be regarded as one of the largest wooden structures in East Asia in the 20th century.
As a witness to history, the Imperial Palace of the Puppet Manchukuo bears the historical imprint of Japan's invasion of China and is a microcosm of Sino-Japanese relations before World War II.
Before the end of the war, it served as the official residence of the Japanese royal family in Northeast China and the imperial command center.
After the war, it became a revolutionary base and had a profound impact on the course of history.
After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, the Imperial Palace of Manchukuo belonged to the Chinese government, was renamed and used for government activities. It has now become part of the Shenyang Palace Museum, showing its rich historical and cultural value to the world.
However, the context of its construction and symbolism have sparked controversy, with some arguing that its history of aggression should be remembered, while others advocating for its protection and study in order to learn lessons from it.
In the face of this type of historical heritage, we should be open-minded, respect its historical status, reflect on history through in-depth research, and promote peaceful and friendly international exchanges.
As a historical heritage, the Imperial Palace of Manchukuo is not only a mirror to warn of the past, but also a symbol of the pursuit of peace.
Let us cherish and inherit this history, learn from it, and jointly create a better future.