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Our Mission
The Association for Preserving the
Historical Accuracy of Foreign Invasions in China (APHAFIC) strives to
preserve the true history of the period of foreign invasions in China from
19th century to the end of the World War II. Our missions are: 1) To
promote, through educational programs and community actions, that war
crimes shall not occur again and that world peace shall be maintained. 2)
To work toward the elimination of any act of inhumanity through promotion
of the understanding of historical lessons. 3) To commemorate the victims
of the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II in Asia. 4) To raise the
awareness of Chinese artwork looted during this period, which hopefully
will lead to the return of displaced Chinese artwork to their rightful
owners. |
Recent News and Events
| Ying-Ying Chang writes article about her daughter, Iris Chang
Click here to read the article recently published in the Harvard Asia Pacific Review enitled "Reflections on the Nanking Massacre After 70 Years of Denial In Memory of Our Daughter Iris Chang." Point Loma High School Students Reflect on Film Iris Chang The Rape of Nanking Seven Point Loma High School students of history teacher Patrick McElhaney have been recognized for essays they wrote after seeing "Iris Chang The Rape of Nanking." APHAFIC congradulates these students listed below and has donated $200 in prize money for them.
Click here to read the essays. Click here for pictures of the Third Annual History Banquet where prizes were awarded on June 3rd.
Film "Iris Chang The Rape of Nanking" Screened in San Diego Followed by APHAFIC Sixth Annual Meeting APHAFIC hosted a screening of the new film about Iris Chang on May 18, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the UltraStar Cinema in Mission Valley at 7510 Hazard Center Drive in San Diego. This was only the second screening of the film in the United States. After the film, the APHAFIC Annual Meeting was held at the Jasmine Seafood Restaurant in Kearny Mesa from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Drs. Shau-Jin and Ying Ying Chang, Iris Chang's parents, both attended the meeting and spoke at the meeting. APHAFIC also notes Sally and Dennis Avery and their Avery-Tsui Foundation, for their significant contribution without which this film would not have been made. For more information about the film see: http://www.irischangthemovie.com/ For flyer about annual meeting click here. |
"Nanking" in San Diego The new film "Nanking" which premiered in San Diego last October (see below) returned to the Ken Cinema in Hillcrest on February 1-7, 2008. The Ken is located at 4061 Adams Avenue, phone 619-819-0236. For more information, see page about San Diego Premier. For pdf files of the announcement in Chinese click on: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3. 2008 Peace and Reconciliation Study Tour in China The Global Alliance for Preserving the History of World War II in Asia (Global Alliance) is again pleased to announce, for the second year, that up to 20 social sciences, history, and humanities high school teachers and educators are invited to apply for this opportunity to take part in a 14-day intensive summer study tour of China. Click here for details. Commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of the Nanking Massacre APHAFIC held a commemoration on Sunday, December 9, 2007 from 1:30 to 4:00pm at San Diego Miramar College in memory of the victims of the Nanking Massacre. Event Details - Flyer. APHAFIC Member Wins First Place in Essay Contest Longtime APHAFIC member Yoshi Kaneda has won First Place in the 2007 Iris Chang Memorial Essay Contest. Click here for a list of the winners and a link to the winning essay. Congratulations to Yoshi! |
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