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National Martyrs’ Memorial Day is a Chinese commemoration day observed annually on September 30th to honor those who lost their lives fighting for the nation’s independence and liberation. It was established in 2014 to precede National Day (October 1st), symbolically reminding citizens that the founding of the People’s Republic of China was built upon the sacrifices of its martyrs. The day is typically marked by official ceremonies, including the presentation of flower baskets at the Tiananmen Square People’s Heroes Monument.