Cemetery Built for Chinese Martyrs Killed in 1895 Sino-Japanese War

Home>>China

Last updated at: (Beijing Time) Thursday, August 22, 2002

Cemetery Built for Chinese Martyrs Killed in 1895 Sino-Japanese War

A cemetery has been built in Dawa County, in northeastern Liaoning province, for Chinese soldiers and officers who sacrificed their lives in the last large-scale battle of the 1895 Sino-Japanese War.

DISCUSSION

CHINESE

SEND TO FRIEND

A cemetery has been built in Dawa County, in northeastern Liaoning province, for Chinese soldiers and officers who sacrificed their lives in the last large-scale battle of the 1895 Sino-Japanese War.

In March 1895, Japanese troops intruded into Tianzhuangtai town,Dawa county, killing more than 2,000 Chinese servicemen and destroying the old commercial town.

In April 2001, local historians found the original site of the battle, which was then a paddy field.

The cemetery, which covers approximately 10,000 square meters, features a two-meter high tomb with an area of 2,000 square meters.

The local government also plans to repair the old emplacements and build a memorial hall to honor the war martyrs. It will take about three years to complete the whole project, according to local officials.

Questions?Comments? Click here

China's Exports Hit Record of US$56.2 Billion in July ( 36 Messages)

China's On-going Reform Calls for Better Economic Illumination ( 31 Messages)

Fourth Unmanned Spaceship Set to Roar by Yearend ( 46 Messages)

FM Spokesman Rejects Al-Qaida Contacts Allegation ( 48 Messages)

Commentary: Taiwan Independence No Easy Thing ( 57 Messages)