On December 13, 1937, the Japanese army invaded Nanjing, then the capital of China. In the weeks that followed, they committed horrific atrocities, resulting in the deaths of approximately 300,000 Chinese civilians and disarmed soldiers. CGTN's Zhong Shi reflects on the deep meaning behind this great loss for each victim, every family, and history itself. His report serves as a solemn reminder of the horrors of war and the priceless value of peace.