China expands honor to soldiers' families

The State Council released a circular on the implementation of extending its honor to soldiers’ families for supporting the military and making great contributions to the country and its people.

Families of martyrs, and of soldiers who died due to illness, and families of veterans and of those currently serving will receive the honor.

According to the circular, the work should be done before May 1, 2019, and the final results on implementation will be reported to departments handling affairs related to veterans.