China, ROK repatriate remains of Chinese martyrs in Korean War

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The Air Force Y-20B large transport aircraft carrying the remains of the 13th batch of Chinese People's Volunteer martyrs from the Republic of Korea (ROK) landed at Taoxian International Airport in Shenyang, on April 22, 2026. /VCG

The remains of 12 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) martyrs who lost their lives during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) 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 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.

After the transport aircraft touched down, the airport extended the highest honor to welcome the heroes home with a water salute, on April 22, 2026. /VCG

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.

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency

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