China honors American veterans of WWII in an effort to improve ties

BEIJING, China: China paid tribute to two American World War II veterans, Mel McMullen and Harry Moyer, among the last surviving members of the Flying Tigers, a U.S. military command that aided China in its battle against Japan.

Their recognition comes when both the U.S. and China seek inspiration from past collaborations to mend strained relations.

Mel McMullen, in his late 90s, and Harry Moyer, who cele