# Heroism

The Silent Shield: A Veteran’s Final Sacrifice and the Moral Weight of the PLA

The death of retired special forces veteran Xu Chuang while saving a civilian has become a focal point for national mourning and state-led moral education. His sacrifice is being utilized to reinforce the social prestige of veterans and promote a culture of selfless service in modern China.

SoMi2026年4月21日 13:57

#Xu Chuang#PLA#Veterans Affairs

Elderly veterans gather in Aldershot, UK for a Veterans Day celebration outdoors under a tent.

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Sacrifice in Hebei: Tragic Drownings Highlight the Weight of Heroism in Modern China

Three men, including two veterans and an aspiring soldier, drowned in Jinzhou while attempting to save a woman from a river. The local government is now formalizing their status as heroes, highlighting a national culture that deeply prizes self-sacrifice and 'righteous' behavior.

SoMi2026年4月12日 15:27

#Hebei#Veterans#Righteous and Courageous