China takes back remains of 12 Chinese Korean War martyrs from ROK

The remains of 12 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) martyrs who fell in action during the 1950-1953 War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea, or the Korean War, were returned to China from the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Wednesday.

A Chinese Air Force Y-20B large transport aircraft carrying the remains of the fallen soldiers and 146 of their personal effects landed at the Taoxian International Airport in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province. After it entered China's airspace, the Y-20B transport aircraft was escorted by four J-20 fighter jets.

The aircraft received the highest aviation honor of a water salute at the airport. CPV veterans and other attendees welcomed the martyrs' remains at the airport.

The Y-20B used the call sign "Ronggui 50" (meaning glorious return), symbolizing that the heroes who departed for war in 1950 are finally making their glorious return home.

The remains and personal effects of the fallen soldiers were then transported to the CPV martyrs' cemetery under the escort of a police motorcycle team.

Along the route of about 30 kilometers, more than 70,000 people from all walks of life lined the streets, waving national flags and holding banners to welcome the martyrs home and pay their respect.

A burial ceremony for the CPV martyrs' remains is scheduled to take place at 10:00 Thursday at the cemetery.

Since 2014, China and the ROK have completed 13 consecutive handovers involving the remains of 1,023 CPV martyrs in the ROK. Wednesday's mission also marks the first time the Y-20B has been deployed for the repatriation duties.

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