BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping, along with other top leaders of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the state, on Tuesday morning paid solemn tribute to the nation’s fallen heroes at a ceremony marking Martyrs’ Day in Tian’anmen Square, central Beijing.
The commemoration came a day before China’s National Day and coincided this year with the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
Joining President Xi at the ceremony were senior leaders Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi, and Han Zheng, as well as representatives from all walks of life.
At 10 a.m., the ceremony began with the singing of the national anthem, followed by a moment of silence in honor of those who sacrificed their lives for the liberation of the Chinese people and the building of the People’s Republic of China.
Nine large flower baskets were laid at the Monument to the People’s Heroes, with ribbons inscribed “Eternal Glory to the People’s Heroes.” President Xi and other leaders then approached the monument, straightened the ribbons, and walked around the base to pay their respects.
The flower baskets were presented on behalf of the CPC Central Committee; the National People’s Congress Standing Committee; the State Council; the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference; the Central Military Commission; non-Communist parties and patriotic groups; people’s organizations; veterans, retired officials, relatives of martyrs; and the Chinese Young Pioneers.
The solemn ceremony was presided over by Yin Li, member of the CPC Political Bureau and Party secretary of Beijing.
Martyrs’ Day, observed annually on September 30, is dedicated to remembering and honoring those who gave their lives for China’s independence, prosperity, and national rejuvenation.
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