Today is China ’s traditional festival-Qingming Festival. 

We hold a nationwide mourning event to express our deep condolences to the martyrs and deceased compatriots who died in the fight against the COVID-19, During this period, the national and foreign embassies and consulates will fly at half-mast. Public entertainment activities were stopped nationwide. People in the country observed silence for 3 minutes. Cars, trains, and ships honked and air defense alarms sounded. Thanks to all the heroes for their contributions.