# Chinese Nationalism
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Echoes of 1950: Beijing Deploys Stealth Jets to Welcome Korean War Dead
China utilized its most advanced J-20 stealth fighters and Y-20B transport planes to repatriate the remains of Korean War veterans from South Korea. The mission was designed to showcase military modernization while reinforcing nationalistic narratives of historical legacy and sacrifice.
Burying the Cold War: China’s Nationalist Ritual as Korean War Remains Return
China is preparing to receive the 13th batch of PVA martyr remains from South Korea, an event marked by intense nationalist symbolism in the city of Shenyang. The repatriation serves as both a diplomatic bridge with Seoul and a powerful domestic narrative tool for the Chinese Communist Party.
Bittersweet Oranges: The Enduring Symbolism of Chen Xiangrong in China’s Border Narrative
Comrades of fallen soldier Chen Xiangrong visited his grave during the Qingming Festival, using the symbolic offering of oranges to reinforce the state narrative of sacrifice and territorial defense. The event underscores how China continues to leverage the 2020 Galwan Valley clash to foster nationalistic sentiment and resolve regarding its borders.
A Monument of Deterrence: Why a Nuclear Missile Model Appeared at Wang Wei’s Grave
On the 25th anniversary of the 2001 mid-air collision, a model of China's DF-5C ICBM was placed at the grave of pilot Wang Wei. The gesture symbolizes China's transition from historical military vulnerability to a modern nuclear superpower, serving as a potent message of nationalistic resolve.
The Missile and the Martyr: China’s Nuclear Symbolism at the Tomb of Wang Wei
On the 25th anniversary of the 2001 US-China mid-air collision, a model of the DF-5C ICBM was placed at the tomb of pilot Wang Wei, symbolizing China's military transformation. This act reflects a broader cultural trend of using advanced weaponry models to demonstrate that the era of national 'humiliation' has ended.
Ghosts of the South China Sea: China Marks 25 Years Since the Hainan Incident with Symbols of Naval Might
Commemorations at the grave of Wang Wei, the pilot killed in the 2001 US-China mid-air collision, now feature models of advanced aircraft carriers and futuristic fighter jets. These tributes symbolize China's transition from a position of perceived military inferiority to a global maritime power.