Diaspora Memory Politics: Nanjing Commemoration in San Francisco Signals Enduring Pressure for Historical Accountability
A San Francisco memorial marking the 80th anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre highlights how overseas Chinese and pan-Asian coalitions are institutionalizing wartime remembrance to advance justice and reconciliation narratives. By leveraging human-rights framing and UNESCO recognition, these efforts internationalize historical disputes and can influence contemporary Sino-Japanese relations and host-country civic politics.