In a solemn ceremony brimming with historical significance, the remains of 25 Chinese People’s Volunteers (CPV) soldiers killed during the Korean War were finally returned to their homeland today. ✈️ The Republic of Korea (ROK) transferred the martyrs' remains and personal belongings, which arrived in Shenyang via Chinese Air Force planes amid a formal welcome-home event attended by officials and veterans.
The repatriation marks the 10th consecutive year of such returns, reflecting enduring cross-border efforts to honor those who fell in the 1950-1953 conflict. Known as the ‘War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea’ in China, the conflict saw millions of CPV troops deployed to support the DPRK. Nearly 200,000 Chinese soldiers were killed or missing in action.
🔍 Why it matters: This annual ritual underscores the complex legacy of the war while fostering diplomatic goodwill. For younger generations, it’s a poignant reminder of sacrifices made decades before TikTok trends or K-pop collabs. As one attendee at the Shenyang ceremony noted: ‘They were heroes then—they’re heroes now.’
Chinese state media emphasized the government’s commitment to ‘eternally cherish the contributions of martyrs.’ Meanwhile, the ROK reiterated its pledge to continue collaborative recovery efforts for remains still buried in former battlefields.
