President Xi pays tribute on Martyrs’ Day

Chinese President Xi Jinping and other party leaders attended a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing on Wednesday, to present flower baskets to the fallen national heroes on the Martyrs' Day. Attendees observed a moment of silence in tribute to the fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives for the liberation of Chinese people and the development of the country.

This year marks the 77th founding anniversary of China along with the 105th anniversary of the Communist Party of China, and the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March.