周恩来与对日本战犯的处理政策

Zhou Enlai and the Policy in Dealing with Japanese War Criminals

在周恩来的主持下,新中国对日本战犯实行"宽大处理"的政策。这一政策是意义重大、深谋远虑的,但在中共中央作出这一政策决定之初,党内外出现了许多异议,尤其在量刑上有强烈的不同意见。周恩来对此给予了准确的指示,或者说进行了启蒙,统一了认识,使这一政策得以顺利执行,也体现了周恩来非常高超的政治智慧。

Under the charge of Zhou Enlai, the government of New China adopted a policy of leniency in dealing with Japanese war criminals. This policy was circumspect and far-sighted with profound significance. But at the moment when the CPC Central Committee made the decision there were great differences both within and without the Party, especially on the measurement of penalty. Zhou Enlai issued precise instructions or gave guidance and a common understanding was finally reached. As a result, this policy was smoothly implemented. The whole process also displayed Zhou Enlai＇ s superb political wisdom.