Chinese Communist Party Includes Korean War Veterans as Candidates for 100th Anniversary Medals

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[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-seop]The Chinese Communist Party is reportedly including Korean War veterans among the candidates for medals to be awarded on July 1, the 100th anniversary of the Party's founding.

According to major foreign media on the 31st, the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party will, for the first time, select "Party members who have contributed to the Party and the people" and award the "7·1 Medal." Among the 29 candidates who passed the first screening after recommendations from various provinces, three have Korean War service records, including Sun Jingkun, who received the "Anti-American Aid Korea (the Chinese term for the Korean War) First-Class Combat Hero Medal."

Among the candidates, Wang Jinshan participated in the Chinese Civil War, the Korean War, and the 1970 China-Vietnam War. According to the People's Daily, Wang Jinshan took part in the Battle of Jinsong in July 1953 and was awarded the title of "Second-Class Combat Hero" in China and the "First-Class National Flag Medal" in North Korea. Cai Yunzheng, who passed away in 2018, reportedly participated in the Battle of Bakdalbong in 1951. He received the "First-Class Combat Hero" title in China and the "First-Class Freedom and Independence Medal" in North Korea.

China plans to vigorously commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party's founding to consolidate national strength. However, specific details on how the medals will be awarded and the commemorative events held have not been disclosed.

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