Completed in 1968 as a monument in China's bridge construction history, the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge in east China's Jiangsu Province is the first double-deck road-rail bridge designed and built entirely by Chinese engineers. More than a marvel of civil engineering, it also embodies a spirit of perseverance rooted in the nation's historical struggle for self-reliance.

Now, as China's political calendar turns to the annual Two Sessions – a key event that draws the world's attention – the bridge stands as a powerful reminder of the nation's long-standing commitment to independence, innovation and national pride.