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China returns WWII US airmen remains from Himalayan airlift route

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China has returned the remains of American airmen who perished during World War II while on supply missions over the Himalayas. A handover ceremony took place in Chengdu, Sichuan province, between Chinese and US military representatives. The exact number of remains and their identities were not disclosed by the Chinese defense ministry. AI

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China returns WWII US airmen remains from Himalayan airlift route

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Cao Jiaxuan ·

    China hands over remains of US airmen killed during World War II supply missions

    China has handed over the remains of American airmen who were killed during World War II while carrying supplies over the Himalayas. The Chinese and US militaries held a handover ceremony in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, on Tuesday to transfer remains excavated from s…

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