The Guard of Honor of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) march in formation during a military parade marking Belarus Independence Day and Belarus National Day in Minsk, Belarus, July 3, 2018. [Photo/IC]
Today is China's Army Day. We salute all the men and women who have served, or are currently serving in the military, for their courage, determination and dedication. Here are some photos of China's staunchest defenders.
The PLA Navy soldiers participate in a military skill competition at International Army Games 2016 in Kaliningrad region, Russia, August 9, 2016. [Photo/IC]
The PLA honor guards march in formation during a military parade marking Belarus Independence Day and Belarus National Day in Minsk, Belarus, July 3, 2019. [Photo/IC]
The PLA soldiers stand in formation at the opening ceremony of International Army Games 2016 in Kaliningrad region, Russia, July 31, 2016. [Photo/IC]
Armed Chinese soldiers participate in a military skill competition at International Army Games 2016 in Novosibirsk region, Russia, August 2, 2016. [Photo/IC]
The PLA honor guards stand in formation before the arrival of Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi at the Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, in Hangzhou, East China’s Zhejiang province, September 3, 2016. [Photo/IC]
The PLA Navy soldiers participate in a joint anti-terrorism drill of the Russian-Chinese navy military exercise 2017, in Gornostai on Russia's Pacific coast, September 21, 2017. [Photo/IC]
Armed Chinese soldiers participate in a military skill competition at International Army Games 2015, an event in Novosibirsk region, Russia, August 5, 2015. [Photo/IC]