China identifies burial sites or finds relatives for 7,000 fallen soldiers

Chinese Minister of Veterans Affairs Pei Jinjia attends a press conference held by the State Council Information Office (SCIO) on China's achievements in advancing high-quality development of veterans affairs during the 14th Five-Year Plan period in Beijing, capital of China, July 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)

BEIJING, July 31 (Xinhua) -- China has identified burial sites or found relatives for 7,000 fallen soldiers, the Ministry of Veterans Affairs announced on Thursday.

This achievement was made possible through a public service platform launched by the ministry, which encourages and guides public participation in such search efforts, said Minister of Veterans Affairs Pei Jinjia at a press conference in Beijing.