Monument to the September 18th National Humiliation

　　The Monument to the September 18th National Humiliation is a key cultural relic protection unit and a patriotic education base in Haikou. It is situated in the triangular park at the North Gate of Fucheng in Haikou. The managing authority is the Civil Affairs Bureau of Qiongshan District, Haikou.

　　The Monument to the September 18th National Humiliation was funded through donations from the public and built in December 1931. The entire structure is made of reinforced concrete and features a unique and distinctive design. The monument stands 4 meters tall, with a circular base that has a diameter of 4.6 meters. The main body of the monument is shaped like three vertical characters "东北" (Northeast), representing the three northeastern provinces of China, along with Chinese murals forming part of the structure. On each facing side, the bold inscription “Monument to the September 18th National Humiliation” is prominently displayed. Its main column is a hexagonal prism, resembling a sharp sword piercing straight through the circular base that symbolizes the Japanese invaders' rising sun flag, signifying the Chinese people’s determination to reclaim the three northeastern provinces and their strong will to resist Japanese aggression.

　　On September 18, 1931, the Japanese imperialists launched a surprise attack on Shenyang and began the full-scale invasion of China's three northeastern provinces, an event known as the September 18th Incident. To ensure this day of national humiliation is never forgotten, the people of Qiongshan voluntarily donated funds to build this permanent monument.

　　

　　Source: Party History Research Office of the CPC Hainan Provincial Committee