Every year, China celebrates Martyrs’ Day on September 30, one day before the National Day of the People’s Republic of China. Martyrs are those who have sacrificed their lives for the national cause, and how a country remembers its martyrs is a hallmark of its society and polity.

China marked Martyrs' Day today. But does it really care about fallen soldiers?

A flag-raising ceremony was held at the Tian'anmen Square in Beijing on Monday morning to mark the 69th anniversary of the People's Republic of China's National Day.

Watch: China holds flag-raising ceremony to mark 69th National Day

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China marked Martyrs' Day today. But does it really care about fallen soldiers?

Watch: China holds flag-raising ceremony to mark 69th National Day