When the Japanese surrendered in WWII, did the Chinese just let them leave China peaceably after all the atrocities that were committed by the Japanese against Chinese people? Or did they exact some revenge on them before they left?

 At the end of World War II, the situation in China was complex, and the post-war period saw a combination of factors, including political considerations and the need for stability. The Chinese Civil War between the Nationalists (Kuomintang) and the Communists (Chinese Communist Party) was ongoing, adding further complexities to the aftermath of the war.

When Japan surrendered in 1945, marking the end of World War II, the focus was primarily on the immediate concerns of post-war reconstruction, political stability, and addressing the aftermath of Japanese occupation. The atrocities committed by the Japanese during their occupation of China (1937–1945) had left a profound impact, and the Chinese people had endured significant suffering.

While there were instances of revenge and reprisals against Japanese individuals, the broader approach taken by the Chinese authorities, both Nationalist and Communist, was to prioritize stability and reconstruction. Here are key points regarding the treatment of Japanese in China after World War II:

1. **War Crimes Trials:**

   - Some Japanese military officials and leaders were tried for war crimes in various international and domestic tribunals. The International Military Tribunal for the Far East (IMTFE), often referred to as the Tokyo Trials, was one such tribunal that prosecuted individuals for war crimes, crimes against peace, and crimes against humanity.

2. **Repatriation of Japanese:**

   - The Chinese government, despite the deep-seated resentment toward Japanese occupation, opted to focus on rebuilding the nation. The repatriation of Japanese civilians and prisoners of war was facilitated by both Nationalist and Communist authorities.

3. **Post-War Relations:**

   - After the war, diplomatic efforts were made to normalize relations between China and Japan. The signing of the Treaty of San Francisco in 1951 marked the end of the Allied occupation of Japan, and diplomatic relations between the two countries gradually improved.

It's important to note that the situation varied across regions and was influenced by the ongoing Chinese Civil War. The complexities of the post-war period, coupled with the imperative of rebuilding and stabilizing China, played a significant role in shaping the approach toward the Japanese surrender and its aftermath.

Revenge and reprisals were not the predominant themes in the immediate post-war period, as the focus shifted toward reconstruction, diplomatic relations, and the resolution of internal conflicts in China.