# Model of the Times

Ritual and Readiness: The 'Yang Gensi' Legacy in China’s Modern Military Identity

Representatives of the legendary Yang Gensi Company attended a repatriation ceremony for Korean War remains, linking historical martyrdom to the PLA’s modern military modernization. The event highlights how the Chinese Communist Party uses 'red genealogy' and the 'Three Unbelievables' ethos to bolster ideological cohesion and combat readiness.