Chinese President Xi Jinping straightened the ribbon on a flower basket presented to fallen national heroes at Tian'anmen Square, Beijing, on 30 September 2026, during the state Martyrs' Day ceremony attended by top Communist Party of China leaders including Li Qiang and Zhao Leji.
Xi Jinping walked around the Monument to the People's Heroes at Tian'anmen Square to pay tribute on 30 September 2026, joined by senior party leaders including Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang and Han Zheng for the annual Martyrs' Day observance.
Senior Communist Party of China leaders — including Li Qiang, Wang Huning and Li Xi — joined President Xi Jinping at Tian'anmen Square on 30 September 2026 to present flower baskets honouring those who died for China's national independence and prosperity.
China's Martyrs' Day, observed annually on 30 September — one day before National Day — commemorates those who sacrificed their lives for national independence and prosperity. The 30 September 2026 ceremony at Tian'anmen Square was attended by the country's top state and party leadership.
Beijing observed Martyrs' Day on 30 September 2026 with a solemn flower basket ceremony at Tian'anmen Square, a day before China's National Day on 1 October. President Xi Jinping and seven other senior Communist Party of China leaders attended the state event.