A History of War Crimes Trials in Post 1945 Asia-Pacific
Written by the Director of the Tokyo Trial Research Centre at China's Shanghai Jiao Tong University, this book provides a unique analysis of war crime trials in Asia-Pacific after World War II. It offers a comprehensive review of key events during th
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A History of War Crimes Trials in Post 1945 Asia-Pacific
Zhaoqi Cheng
A History of War Crimes Trials in Post 1945 Asia-Pacific
Zhaoqi Cheng Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai, China Translated by Jun He East China University of Science and Technology Shanghai, China
Fangbin Yang East China University of Political Science and Law Shanghai, China
ISBN 978-981-13-6696-3 ISBN 978-981-13-6697-0 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-6697-0 Jointly published with Shanghai Jiao Tong University Press The print edition is not for sale in China Mainland. Customers from China Mainland please order the print book from: Shanghai Jiao Tong University Press. ISBN of the China Mainland edition: 978-7-313-16041-6 Library of Congress Control Number: 2019936149 Translation from the Chinese language edition: 东京审判——为了世界和平 by Zhaoqi Cheng, © Shanghai Jiao Tong University Press 2017. Published by Shanghai Jiao Tong University Press. All Rights Reserved. © Shanghai Jiao Tong University Press 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publishers, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publishers nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publishers remain neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Palgrave Macmillan imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore
Preface
Since ancient times, the greatest disasters that mankind have experienced have been wars. During the twentieth century, two World Wars broke out. Advancements in science and technology mean that mountains and rivers can no longer serve as a barrier to block attacks, and the destructive nature of war has reached an almost unprecedented level whereby human civilization could be outright destroyed. Investigating the responsibility of those who wage war, and preventing further war crimes from taking place by punishing the perpetrators have become critical issues that need to be solved urgen
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