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China opens more than 600 barracks to public
BEIJING, Aug. 1, 2018 (BSS/XINHUA) – China will open more than 600 barracks
to the public to celebrate the 91st anniversary of the founding of the
People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on Aug. 1, the People’s Daily reported
Wednesday.
Barracks of the army, navy, air force and rocket force of the PLA and the
armed police at the division, brigade, regiment, battalion and company levels
will be available for the public to visit, covering 31 provincial regions
across the country.
Opening up the barracks will help the public understand the achievements of
reform and development made by the national defense and the military, and
learn from the hardworking spirit of the soldiers, the paper said.
The barracks will be opened during major festivals and days of
commemoration, with activities to be held for interaction with the public.
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