This morning at Tiananmen Square in central Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping and other Party and state leaders laid flower baskets to honour the nation’s fallen heroes on Martyrs' Day. Against the backdrop of autumn sunshine, the ceremony brought together representatives from all walks of life in a solemn tribute.
This year’s observance carries added weight, as it coincides with the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The milestone underscores the enduring impact of sacrifice and collective resilience that helped shape today’s global order.
As flower baskets were placed before the Monument to the People’s Heroes, the ceremony echoed beyond Beijing’s historic heart. For a young, globally minded audience, Martyrs' Day offers a moment to reflect on how history, memory, and shared values can unite diverse communities in honouring past courage and inspiring future action.
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