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Beijing

Memorial held for Sun Yat-sen

Ceremonies were held on Sunday to commemorate the 92nd anniversary of the death of Dr Sun Yat-sen, a renowned statesman who led the revolution that ended imperial rule in China. Representatives from all walks of life attended a ceremony in Zhongshan Park, named after Sun, in Beijing. A moment of silence was observed before attendees showed their respect to Sun by bowing three times in front of a statue of him.