Ministry of Defense Responds to Y-20B Welcoming Martyrs' Remains: Using the Most Passionate "Chinese Heart" to Bring the Bravest People Home
On the afternoon of April 30, the Ministry of Defense held a regular press conference, where Major General Zhang Xiaogang, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, answered reporters' questions.
Reporter: Recently, the Y-20B made its debut in the mission to repatriate the remains of the volunteer soldiers who died in Korea this year. Foreign media have reported that this mission publicly demonstrates the Chinese military's long-range strategic airlift capability. What is the spokesperson's comment on this? What is the significance of deploying the Y-20B for this special mission?
Zhang Xiaogang: We are using the most passionate "Chinese heart" to bring the bravest people home. The models of the Chinese Air Force may evolve, but the mission remains unchanged, always striving to enhance our world-class capabilities in air and space, continuously improving our ability to safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests.
The Chinese Air Force is repatriating the remains of fallen soldiers from the Korean War using the Y-20B aircraft. This operation took place on April 30 and reflects China's dedication to honoring its military personnel. The Ministry of Defense emphasized the significance of this mission in a recent press conference.
- The Chinese Air Force is repatriating the remains of fallen soldiers from the Korean War.
- The Y-20B aircraft is being used for this operation.
- The operation symbolizes China's commitment to honoring its soldiers.