China marks 1911 Revolution anniversary, pooling strength for national rejuvenation

CARRYING ON GREAT CAUSE

In Wuhan, a commemoration was attended by more than 90 descendants of the heroes of the 1911 Revolution.

Cai Lihong, a professor at Huazhong Agricultural University and grandson of Cai Jimin, a leader of the Wuchang Uprising that represented the beginning of the 1911 Revolution, said the Revolution of 1911 will forever stand as a towering landmark on our nation's journey toward rejuvenation.

"I am pleased that the great cause initiated by our elder generation is advancing step by step," he added.

Fang Yucheng, 60, is the grandson of a soldier whose battalion fired the first shots in the Wuchang Uprising.

"I have always been proud of my grandfather and the revolution he participated in is of great significance," Fang said. "His revolutionary spirit has been inspiring me to work hard for national rejuvenation."