Xi Jinping Pays Tribute at Monument to the People's Heroes Ahead of China's National Day... Emphasizes 'Patriotism'

Attendance at the 10th Martyrs Memorial Ceremony
Commemoration of the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of New China and Fallen Patriots

Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the 10th Martyrs' Memorial Day ceremony held in front of the Monument to the People's Heroes located at the center of Tiananmen Square in Beijing on the morning of the 30th. On the eve of the 74th National Day of the founding of the People's Republic of China (October 1), the event was held to commemorate the fallen heroes and to promote patriotism.

Chinese President Xi Jinping Photo by AP Yonhap News

According to China Central Television (CCTV), President Xi observed a moment of silence for about one minute in honor of the people's heroes who sacrificed their lives during the Chinese People's Liberation War and the People's Revolution. Following the commands of the People's Liberation Army honor guard, he approached the Monument to the People's Heroes and laid a wreath. The wreath bore the inscription "The people's heroes are immortal" (人民英雄永垂不朽). He then solemnly circled the monument together with the top leadership.

On this day, the entire top leadership of China, including Li Chang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi, and Han Zheng, attended the event, along with hundreds of representatives from various ethnic groups. At Tiananmen Square, a giant wreath inscribed with the phrase "Bless the Motherland" (祝福祖國) was installed to celebrate National Day.

China holds a memorial event for the people's heroes on National Day itself, but since 2014, the day before National Day has been designated as Martyrs' Memorial Day to emphasize the commemorative significance.

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