Nation pays solemn tribute to its heroes

A brisk autumn wind from the northwest, as well as bright sunshine and a blue sky, added color and seasonal touches to the solemn, grand annual ceremony held on Saturday at Tian'anmen Square in the heart of Beijing to mark China's 10th Martyrs' Day.

Xi Jinping and other leaders of the Communist Party of China and the State attended the ceremony to present flower baskets to the fallen national heroes.

Other leaders included Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Han Zheng. They were joined by representatives from all walks of life at the ceremony.