Representatives from both nations’ armed forces attended the ceremony in Sichuan province.

Xinhua reported that the remains were recovered in areas along the air route known as “The Hump,” which was used during the war to transport supplies to China across the Himalayas.

The Chinese side noted that the search for the remains of US service members who went missing on Chinese soil serves as a testament to the history of cooperation between the two countries during World War II, when they fought together against Japanese fascism.

The report noted that China has long collaborated with the United States to locate these remains, guided by humanitarian principles.

Beijing is willing to continue practical cooperation with Washington in this area, as a positive contribution toward building a constructive and stable strategic relationship between the two countries.

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