Military cemeteries envisioned for those who served

China will set up dedicated cemeteries for military personnel and their relatives as a way to honor their service and enhance national identity and pride, according to the Ministry of Veterans Affairs.

Building and maintaining military cemeteries is a key mission for the ministry, as well as an important part of enhancing services to retired veterans, Wang Zhiming, the director of the ministry's general office, said recently.

"It also has great significance in improving national pride and honor for military personnel and their families, and making military careers more respectable," Wang said. The ministry is learning from experts and foreign practices to create a grand design for the cemeteries, and details will be released in due time, he said.