# Hainan Island Incident
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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.