Published on, Aug. 29 -- August 29, 2025 1:53 PM

Schoolchildren flocked to a film set in suburban Shanghai recreating 1930s Nanjing, exploring streets destroyed by Japanese forces during the 1937 massacre. Visitors eagerly posed and took selfies throughout the set.

The blockbuster film Dead to Rights depicts six weeks of mass murder, rape, and looting by Japanese soldiers that killed tens of thousands of Chinese residents. Despite its violent content, the movie has topped the Chinese box office since late July.

Visitors were drawn to detailed sets, including bullet-riddled buildings and murals of Chiang Kai-shek. Families livestreamed their experience, while many children explored the replica ruins with excitement, learning about a pai...