J-20 fighter jets to escort Y-20 returning CPV martyrs home from S.Korea
（文章来源：Global Times）
Making 2023 the 10th consecutive year that the remains of the Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) martyrs have been returned from South Korea, 25 more martyrs and their possessions will be repatriated to China this week by Y-20 large transport aircraft escorted by J-20 stealth fighter jets. Representatives from the Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan regions will be invited to attend this year's burial ceremony, aiming to further strengthen patriotic education and foster a sense of national unity.
The Chinese Air Force's Y-20 took off on Tuesday to pick up the 10th batch of national heroes who fought bravely in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-53).
Upon returning on Thursday, two J-20 stealth fighter jets will escort the Y-20 after the latter enters Chinese airspace, according to China Central Television. With "double 20s" flying high in the sky, Chinese are paying a unique tribute and heartfelt remembrance to the martyrs.
A burial ceremony will take place on Friday at the Cemetery for Martyrs of the Chinese People's Volunteers in Shenyang, Northeast China's Liaoning Province, according to China's Ministry of Veterans Affairs.
As of last year, China has welcomed back from South Korea the remains of 913 CPV martyrs who died in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea for nine consecutive years, said Li Jingxian, a senior official at the Ministry of Veterans Affairs. More will continue to be transferred back to their homeland as they are discovered, he noted.
China has made special arrangements this year upon the 70th anniversary of the victory of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea.
Representatives from Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions as well as Taiwan island will also attend the ceremony with an aim to further strengthen patriotic education and unite national sentiments.
The possessions of the martyrs have all been carefully managed after measurement, photography and registration. Electronic archives have been established and assigned to specific personnel for proper safekeeping.
Meanwhile, the martyrs' items are being displayed in various exhibitions, depicting the arduous journey of the war and promoting the unyielding spirit of the CPV.
"In recent years, we have been analyzing the habits, hobbies, and stories behind the martyrs' belongings while organizing them, with the aim to recreate the original battlefield and depict the living conditions and war scenes of CPV soldiers," Li said.
Elaborating on family tracing for the martyrs, Li noted that relevant efforts have been launched since 2020. Currently, the DNA identification of all the 913 remains has been completed across the nine batches. By combining the relics, history, and the DNA results, active efforts are being made to find their relatives and reunite them with their families.
China and Russia sent delegations to North Korea in July to mark the 70th anniversary of the armistice of the Korean War.
Warning today's turbulent world shares similarities with the world when the Cold War began, experts said countries including the US and its allies should learn from the lessons of history to safeguard the hard-won peace together rather than adding to the existing tensions with more military acts and provocation.
Professional rock climber Emily Harrington has made history after successfully free climbing Yosemite National Park's El Capitan on 4 November 2020.
Harrington, 34, became the fourth person — and the first woman — to ever scale the 3,000-foot El Capitan without the help of a rope or other equipment. "The people before me who have achieved this are kind of like some of my heroes in rock climbing," she said, "so it feels pretty special to join that group."
But Harrington's climb was not without injury — at one point, she slid and was left with a serious wound on her forehead that required her to take a break. "I took a fall and I couldn't get my feet out and my head actually hit the wall," she recalled, "I got this wound on my forehead. I rested a little bit longer, bandaged (包扎) it up, and then tried again," Harrington said, adding that although she "kind of didn't really want to try again," she powered through because " I felt like I should try again."
After 21 hours and 13 minutes, Harrington scaled all of El Capitan, achieving a feat (壮举) she failed to finish twice last year. "That was my life dream. I achieved it," she said.
Harrington said she's hopeful that her journey has inspired others. "I hope that as a result of my story more people will get to experience climbing, or at least try."
Harrington previously scaled Mt. Qomolangma, the tallest mountain in the world. As a former member of the USA climbing team, Harrington has competed in five U.S. sport climbing championships and two North American championships.
In a village lying between rolling hills, a young girl named Eliza always longed for an adventure. She often gazed at the distant mountains, their peaks in mystery. One sunny morning, she decided it was time to set out on her own journey.
With a backpack of supplies and her loyal dog, Rufus, by her side, Eliza started on her adventure. The forest at the village's edge beckoned. In response, she followed a trail into its depths. The air was alive with the songs of birds, and the glinting sunlight danced through the leaves.
As the day wore on, Eliza encountered a babbling creek where a bridge crossed its waters.With caution, she stepped on. Halfway across, the bridge groaned, threatening to give way.Eliza's heart raced as she stumbled to the other side, her heart pounding with fear. She continued deeper into the forest, where she stumbled upon a hidden swamp (沼泽). Its lush grasses and wildflowers swayed (摇曳) in the breeze, inviting her to rest. Eliza and Rufus lay down, and she watched the clouds drift by, their ever-changing shapes inspiring her imagination.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, Eliza found herself at the base of the mysterious mountains. Their towering peaks were now within reach, and her heart swelled with triumph.With Rufus at her side, she knew that the greatest adventure of all was just beginning.
With a determined spirit and the promise of endless possibilities, Eliza set her sights on the highest peak, knowing that the mountains held secrets, challenges, and wonders beyond her wildest dreams. The world stretched out before her, and she was ready to embrace every moment of her grand adventure.
