Shenyang, Liaoning Province 🇨🇳 – In a poignant ceremony on Saturday, families, military officers, and local residents gathered to lay to rest 30 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953). This solemn event underscored a national commitment to honoring heroes.
Their remains were repatriated on Friday after a handover ceremony in the Republic of Korea (the ROK). A People’s Liberation Army Air Force Y-20 transport aircraft carried the caskets home, touching down under clear skies. The arrival at the airport featured a traditional water salute 🚒💧—a heartfelt salute for the bravery of those who served.
As each casket was moved into place, silent salutes and a minute of silence echoed the respect felt across generations. Elders and students alike stood side by side, reflecting on the enduring legacy of these young volunteers who crossed the sea to defend peace on the Korean Peninsula.
For many young attendees, learning about this chapter of history reminded them of the power of sacrifice and solidarity. "Their courage inspires us today," said a local university student. "It shows how collective effort can shape a better future." 📚✨
After the ceremony, the soldiers were interred in a military cemetery in the Chinese mainland's northeast, where flags fluttered gently in the autumn breeze. The event closed with floral tributes and the promise that their names—and their stories—will never be forgotten.
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Chinese martyrs from Korean War laid to rest in solemn ceremony
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