A memorial ceremony was held in Changsuo Township, the area most severely affected by the 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Dingri, Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, to honor the victims at 9:30 am on Monday morning. Hundreds of participants, including soldiers from the PLA and armed police, firefighters, public security officers, medical personnel, and representatives from the affected community, stood in silence with their hats off for three minutes to mourn the deceased compatriots.