Chinese President Xi Jinping and other Party and state leaders will present flower baskets to fallen heroes at Tian'anmen Square in central Beijing on Monday morning, on the eve of the 75th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China (PRC).

The leaders will be joined by representatives from all walks of life in the Chinese capital, marking Martyrs' Day.

The event at the Monument to the People's Heroes will be broadcast live by China Media Group.