In August 2024, the Research Center for Chinese "Comfort Women" Issues announced that its surveys over more than three decades had identified 418 victims across China. This article explains the different statistical scopes behind figures such as 418, 358, and the six survivors currently registered.
I. Latest survey data: According to public reports, the latest survey identified 418 victims of the "comfort women" system across China (note: this differs from the 358 figure reported by CCTV on 2025-08-07; the statistical scopes differ, and this site cites sources and dates for all figures). (Sources: Xinhua; CCTV.com 2025-08-07)
II. Statistical scopes: "Comfort women" survivor data use multiple scopes: cumulative confirmed numbers (e.g., 358 or 418) differ from the currently registered number (six as of August 2026). This site always cites data dates and sources to avoid confusing historical data with current status.
III. Significance: Survivor numbers are basic data for understanding the severity of the "comfort women" issue. As survivors decline, preserving testimonies and advancing international recognition become more urgent.
(Sources: Xinhua; CCTV.com 2025-08-07. Data date: as per original report.)