Xi pays tribute to national heroes on Martyrs’ Day

Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the state attended a ceremony on Tuesday morning at Tian’anmen Square in central Beijing to present flower baskets to fallen national heroes.

The event was held to mark Martyrs’ Day, a day ahead of the National Day in China. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

The other leaders included Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Han Zheng. They were joined by representatives from all walks of life at the ceremony.

Caption: Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders of the Communist Party of China and the state including Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Han Zheng attend a ceremony to present flower baskets to fallen national heroes at Tian’anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 30, 2025. The event was held to mark Martyrs’ Day, a day ahead of the National Day in China.