'We ran and ran for at least 25 kilometers'

FIRST PERSON | FU MEIJU, 85

When I was 16, I was caught by some Japanese troops, who made me help to build roads. One night, after more than 10 hours of back breaking work, I fell asleep at the work site. A Japanese soldier kicked me to my feet and locked me in a small, dirty room. I was terrified when I realized that it was the "comfort station".

Shortly afterward, two soldiers walked into the room. I cried and struggled, but they tore off my clothes and raped me. I felt a terrible pain and lost consciousness.