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Remains of 12 Chinese martyrs in Korean War returned to homeland from ROK
By Xinhua Published: Apr 22, 2026 10:56 AM
A Chinese Air Force Y-20B large transport aircraft carrying the remains of the fallen soldiers arrives at Taoxian International Airport in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

A Chinese Air Force Y-20B large transport aircraft carrying the remains of the fallen soldiers arrives at Taoxian International Airport in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Gang)


The remains of 12 Chinese People's Volunteers martyrs who lost their lives during the War to Resist U.S. 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 entered Chinese airspace, escorted by four J-20 fighter jets.

A Chinese Air Force Y-20B large transport aircraft carrying the remains of the fallen soldiers, escorted by four J-20 fighter jets, is pictured in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

A Chinese Air Force Y-20B large transport aircraft carrying the remains of the fallen soldiers, escorted by four J-20 fighter jets, is pictured in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Gang)


A Chinese Air Force Y-20B large transport aircraft carrying the remains of the fallen soldiers arrives at Taoxian International Airport in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

A Chinese Air Force Y-20B large transport aircraft carrying the remains of the fallen soldiers arrives at Taoxian International Airport in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, April 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Gang)