Ningbo woman keeps memory of martyrs alive

In a world where the contributions of lesser-known heroes often fade into obscurity, Sun Jiayi stands as a beacon of their remembrance.

Over the past two decades, Sun, a descendant of a military family in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, has devoted herself to honoring the sacrifices of forgotten heroes. The 39-year-old is the founder of the voluntary service project "Seeking Relatives for Martyrs" and deputy secretary-general of the Volunteer Association of Haishu district in Ningbo.

This month, she was honored with the China Youth May 4 Medal, a prestigious recognition in China bestowed upon exceptional young people who have made significant contributions in fields such as science, technology, culture, education and social development. The medal is named after the May 4 Movement, a significant cultural and political event that occurred in China in 1919.