China News Online, September 13th (Reporter Xu Jing) The memorial service of Mr. Gao Wenbin, a scholar of international law, a witness of the Chinese delegation to the Tokyo trial, and a senior professor at Shanghai Maritime University, was held on the 13th at Shanghai Maritime University.

　　"My father died in Shanghai at 3:10 a.m. on September 7, 2020 due to illness. Due to the epidemic, and my leg fractured and I couldn't walk after the operation, neither of our sisters could come back to say goodbye to my father. Today we The sisters are deeply relieved to have the opportunity of the memorial meeting to express their nostalgia and remembrance to their father. I am very grateful to the Maritime University." Professor Gao Wenbin’s daughter Gao Lan expressed her remembrance to the old man and her gratitude to all sectors of society through the video.

　　"What my father left us is a precious spiritual wealth. Father has gone all the way, and we will always miss you." Gao Lan said.

　　In Gao Lan's view, many domestic media gave timely reports after his father's death. This was not only a concern for his father, but also a concern for the great trial of the century.

The "Tokyo Trial" Chinese delegation fulfilled its mission and went through hardships. It finally sent Japanese war criminals to the gallows and brought them to justice. It made great contributions to the country and the nation. "Father, as one of them, we are extremely proud of him and pride."

　　Gao Lan recalled that his father once said that he had done two things in his life: one was to participate in the Tokyo trial, and the other was to participate in the review of the "Yuanzhao Dictionary of Common Law". With his professional ability, his father was fortunate to participate in the Tokyo trial. Using his own research to imitate the motherland, he realized his ideal of life.

Father often said that people, especially young people, should understand this period of history, cherish the current peaceful environment, love the motherland more, and make more contributions to the country’s prosperity.

　　Professor Gao Wenbin, who was born in 1922, was the last person who participated in the Tokyo Trial (Far East International Trial) from 1946 to 1948.

As the secretary and translator of Chinese prosecutor Xiang Zhejun, Gao Wenbin, together with other members, cooperated with the Chinese prosecution team to prosecute, present evidence, debate, trial, and sentencing, and finally bring Japanese war criminals to justice.

He has been associated with law all his life and entered Shanghai Maritime University (now Shanghai Maritime University) after the reform and opening up.

　　Lian Ping, honorary director of the Department of Economics and Management of East China Normal University and chairman of the China Chief Economist Forum, spoke on behalf of his relatives and recalled Mr. Gao Wenbin’s deeds and life clips.

　　Cheng Zhaoqi, director of the Tokyo Trial Research Center of Shanghai Jiaotong University, introduced the Tokyo trial. Professor Zheng Ge of Shanghai Jiaotong University recalled the scene of editing the Yuanzhao English-American French Dictionary with Professor Gao Wenbin.

　　After teaching international law until his retirement, Gao Wenbin insisted on opening courses for graduate students.

Gao Wenbin's students have now spread across all fields of legal practice and academia, and some have become the backbone of their respective fields.

At the memorial meeting, the senior students deeply cherished his elder love of caring for the students like spring breeze.

The meticulous attitude of seniors towards teaching, the persistence of climbing academic peaks, and the love and tolerance for students and younger generations are all deeply engraved in the hearts of students.

　　At the memorial meeting, the photo albums, appointment letters and certificates of honor obtained by the seniors were also displayed.

Speaking of mentors, Tang Bing, a retired teacher at the Law School of Shanghai Maritime University, recalled that in order to allow students to learn and use legal English more flexibly, Gao Wenbin had specially prepared a legal vocabulary list for students in Latin, English and Chinese.

"The entire 8 karat paper is full of tiny small letters arranged and written by the teacher by hand, neat and clear." Tang Bing said, "The teacher took out these materials and asked us to copy and save a copy by hand, yes. It is a great help for us to read English cases.” Later, this part of the content was also compiled into the authoritative reference material in the field of law "Yuanzhao English-American French Dictionary".

In the History Museum of Haida Law School, Gao Wenbin still displays the teaching plans written in block letters that Gao Wenbin has collected for decades.

　　Chen Jingying, vice president of East China University of Political Science and Law, was also a student taught by Gao Wenbin.

Speaking of Gao Wenbin's demeanor in international law classes, Chen Jingying still vividly remembers: "The teaching plans of the seniors are neat and tidy, both Chinese and English, the erudition of the older generation of scholars, and the seriousness and rigor in teaching are clearly visible."

　　Lu Jing, President of Shanghai Maritime University, said that summing up the precious experience and noble spirit of the predecessors represented by Professor Gao Wenbin, we call on the teachers and students, especially the young and middle-aged teachers, to take over the baton passed down by the predecessors, one by one. Struggle one after another to build a world-class maritime university.

　　Song Baoru, Secretary of the Party Committee of Shanghai Maritime University, said that Mr. Gao's patriotism, exquisite professional level, rigorous academic attitude, sincere education enthusiasm, and elegant gentleman style have left a deep impression on people.

Mr. Gao’s one-hundred-year life is full of extraordinary courage and superior wisdom. It not only embodies the spiritual traditions of Chinese intellectuals and the spiritual characteristics of the century-old Haida, but also vividly demonstrates that Haida’s teachers have not forgotten the original intention of education and are determined to stand The noble character of Deshu people is worth learning forever.

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