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Children of Fallen 'Martyr' Make First Visit to Father's Tomb — A Personal Scene That Resonates Beyond the Cemetery
Two children visited the Beijing martyr's cemetery on 5 February to pay respects to their father, identified as Zhao Hu, in footage that shows them crying while clutching his headstone. The scene is a poignant example of private grief intersecting with China’s institutionalised commemoration of martyrs, a practice that reinforces state narratives of sacrifice and collective memory.
Veterans’ Last Duty: Chongqing Soldiers Choose Body Donation to Remain ‘In One Ranks’
In Chongqing a growing number of retired soldiers are donating their bodies to medical science and inscribing their names together on a memorial stone, framing the act as a continuation of wartime service. Their choices illustrate how a respected cohort can influence public attitudes toward organ and body donation in China, helping supply cadavers for medical training while also reinforcing narratives of civic duty.