Reparation for War Crimes

Seventy-six labourers and relatives came to Japan from China to pursue lawsuits against the Japanese government and companie for forced labour during World War II. Fourteen suits by over 200 Chinese labourers have progressed through the Japanese courts, and three have reached the Supreme Court. In contrast to Japan, Germany and Austria have since 2000 apologised for their use of slave and forced labor during World War II and have been compensating victims throughout the world.

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