Under crisp autumn skies, Tiananmen Square became a stage for solemn remembrance Monday as Chinese President Xi Jinping and senior leaders paid tribute to national martyrs. With the 75th anniversary of the People's Republic of China just days away, officials laid flower baskets at the Monument to the People's Heroes – a symbolic prelude to National Day celebrations.
💐 Representatives from military veterans' groups, students, and frontline workers joined the ceremony, embodying what state media calls 'the unbroken thread between past sacrifices and today's prosperity.' The event marks China's annual Martyrs' Day, established in 2014 to honor those who died fighting for the nation's liberation and development.
📜 While the ceremony maintained traditional elements like military honor guards, observers note increased youth participation this year through school-led initiatives. 'Remembering heroes isn't just about history – it's about understanding the values that built modern China,' said Beijing Normal University participant Li Wei, 21.
