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UN headquarters hosts exhibit marking 80 years since Tokyo Trial began
A photo exhibit marking 80 years since the Tokyo Trial opened was held on October 26 at United Nations headquarters in New York.
The Tokyo Trial judged Japanese wartime crimes after the Second World War and became part of the postwar order.
China's mission to the UN organized the exhibit, the first at the headquarters to show a large collection of historical images and documents from the trial.
Speakers said the trial showed how law could help protect peace and deliver justice.
They urged people to remember the suffering caused by war and guard against the return of aggressive militarism.
Visitors included diplomats and international law officials, who said the trial remained important to justice and peace.
An exhibition marking 80 years since the Tokyo Trial began opened at United Nations headquarters in New York on October 26.
The exhibition, titled “For the Justice and Peace of Mankind,” was organized by China’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations.
It displayed historical photographs and archival documents related to the Tokyo Trial.
Speakers said the trial represented the use of the rule of law to protect peace and urged visitors to learn from history.
Attendees included diplomats, United Nations officials and legal experts.
- Who
- China’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations organized the exhibition. Diplomats, UN officials and legal experts attended.
- What
- An exhibition marking 80 years since the Tokyo Trial began opened.
- When
- October 26, 2026.
- Where
- United Nations headquarters in New York.
- Why
- The exhibition aimed to recall the history of the Tokyo Trial and encourage the international community to safeguard historical truth and the postwar international order.
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- Event date
- October 26, 2026
- Venue
- United Nations headquarters, New York
- Organizer
- China’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations
- Exhibition title
- For the Justice and Peace of Mankind
- Anniversary
- 80 years since the Tokyo Trial began