Leaders pay respect to fallen heros

Country marks fifth Martyrs' Day; Premier Li pledges continued reforms

President Xi Jinping and other senior leaders of the Communist Party of China participated in a number of events on Sunday in Beijing, including a ceremony commemorating the country's martyrs and a grand reception to celebrate National Day.

Xi, who is also general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission and other leaders paid tribute and laid floral baskets at the Monument to the People's Heroes in Tian'anmen Square to honor national heroes on the annual Martyrs'Day. They were joined by veterans, family members of martyrs and several others.