China hands over remains of US pilots who aided wartime resistance

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China transfers World War II airmen’s remains in Chengdu

Xinhua reported that China handed over remains of U.S. airmen found along the World War II Hump Route during a ceremony in Chengdu. globaltimes.cn said Chinese and U.S. military representatives held the ceremony on Tuesday, citing China’s Ministry of National Defense. aninews.in also reported a transfer of remains of U.S. servicemen who died along the Hump route during World War II. The reports do not specify how many remains were transferred or identify the airmen.