Official reports say they come from the 2nd Brigade (of course) and the 112th Brigade
2025 Victory Day parade thread (workup, 3rd Sept)
- Thread starter Blitzo
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Yes, history. In 1955 or 56, I stood with my parents, who were living in China for work at the time (for almost 2 years), in one of the stands as a 7-year-old boy. Only a few old photos remind me of that event. And strangely enough, a few memories still remain.
FriedRiceNSpice
Major
Wow! In 1999, I remember seeing trucks/soldiers en route and troops marching in rehearsals, but had to watch the actual event on TV. Was but a wee lad at the time, but the sense of patriotic fervor felt from watching the drilling troops in formation is not something I could ever forget. Unfortunately, those were amongst my last months living near the rivers and mountains of the motherland
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broadsword
Brigadier
Wow! In 1999, I remember seeing trucks/soldiers en route and troops marching in rehearsals, but had to watch the actual event on TV. Was but a wee lad at the time, but the sense of patriotic fervor felt from watching the drilling troops in formation is not something I could ever forget. Unfortunately, those were amongst my last months living in the motherland
Those times were the green wheel hub era. Thankfully, it's over.
The equipment has advanced, but the spirit of the military remains unchanged. The People's Liberation Army has always been a force that dares to fight and is capable of winning tough battles, regardless of whether they possess the most advanced equipment. In Korea, in Vietnam, and in the Spratly Islands, the PLA has consistently faced opponents with superior equipment, yet they have never retreated—instead, they have pressed forward with courage.
The equipment has advanced, but the spirit of the military remains unchanged. The People's Liberation Army has always been a force that dares to fight and is capable of winning tough battles, regardless of whether they possess the most advanced equipment. In Korea, in Vietnam, and in the Spratly Islands, the PLA has consistently faced opponents with superior equipment, yet they have never retreated—instead, they have pressed forward with courage.
This notion is rather outdated. The PLA's ground forces have recruited many outstanding individuals from major cities and universities—it's not just impoverished rural youth who enlist. To be fair, military and police careers are highly respected and exceptionally stable professions in contemporary Chinese society. No one would turn down the opportunity to serve in the PLA, especially given the dwindling number of other equally respectable jobs available today.
FriedRiceNSpice
Major
Wouldn't those seeking a career in the military aim to join the officer corps? I'm not talking about officers or technical specialists: I'm talking about the regular enlisted troops that serve for 2-3 years. I am aware that after two years of service, enlisted service members can be selected for military academy or continue service as NCOs, but those would represent a small minority.