BEIJING, April 22 (Xinhua) -- 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.

This photo taken on April 21, 2026 shows a billboard welcoming the return of Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) martyrs' remains from the Republic of Korea (ROK) in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning province. (Photo: Xinhua)

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.