2021.08.01 14:54 GMT+8

Chen Hongjun: Border guard at Karakoram Plateau

Updated 2021.08.01 14:54 GMT+8
CGTN

Indian army violated the bilateral consensus and crossed the Line of Actual Control on June 15, 2020. Chen Hongjun of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) plunged forward as a shield and rescued his comrade Qi Fabao. However, Chen sacrificed himself. 

To mark PLA Day, also known as Army Day, CGTN's special series brings you Chen's story.

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