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Politics
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.
SoMi2026年4月5日 01:27
#Chen Xiangrong#Galwan Valley#Sino-Indian Border
Politics
Oranges for a Martyr: How China Curates the Memory of its Border Conflict
On the eve of the Qingming Festival, tributes to Galwan Valley casualty Chen Xiangrong underscore the Chinese state's focus on 'martyr culture' to bolster nationalism. The act of comrades leaving oranges at his grave serves as a powerful domestic symbol of China’s resolve in its ongoing border disputes with India.
SoMi2026年4月4日 12:27
#Chen Xiangrong#Galwan Valley#Qingming Festival