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South Manchurian Railway Company Hospital - Shenyang, China
South Manchurian Railway Company Hospital - Shenyang (formerly Mukden), China. With the region under Japanese control following victory in the Russo-Japanese War (1904-5), Japanese settlers were encouraged through the construction of schools, libraries, hospitals and public utilities. The South Manchuria Railway Company (Mantetsu) - was a company founded in the Empire of Japan in 1906, taken over after the Russo-Japanese War, and operated within China in the Japanese-controlled South Manchuria Railway Zone. The railway itself ran from Lushun Port (Port Arthur) at the southern tip of the Liaodong Peninsula to Harbin, where it connected to the Chinese Eastern Railway. Date: circa 1920s
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This photograph showcases the South Manchurian Railway Company Hospital in Shenyang, China, circa 1920s. Following Japan's victory in the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905), Japanese settlers were encouraged to establish roots in the region through various infrastructure developments. The South Manchurian Railway Company (Mantetsu), founded in 1906, was a Japanese enterprise that operated within China's South Manchuria Railway Zone. The railway itself extended from Lushun Port (Port Arthur) at the southern tip of the Liaodong Peninsula to Harbin, connecting it to the Chinese Eastern Railway. The hospital, located in the former Mukden (now Shenyang) city, is a testament to Japan's commitment to improving the living conditions of its settlers. The medical facility, with its imposing architecture and meticulously manicured grounds, exudes an air of sophistication and modernity. The building's design, featuring a prominent lion statue at the entrance, symbolizes strength and protection. The South Manchurian Railway Company Hospital in Shenyang served as a vital institution during the Japanese colonization of Manchuria, providing essential medical services to the Japanese settlers and their families. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the architectural grandeur and the dedication of the Japanese to create a thriving community in a far-off land. The photograph, taken in the 1920s, is a poignant reminder of the complex history of Manchuria during the Chinese Republic era, when the region was under Japanese control. The image invites us to reflect on the intricacies of international relations, cultural exchange, and the human impact of colonialism.
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