Army of the PRC





Thus Beijing wants to allay the fears of the international community about the ever-growing military might of China.



"We do not need to have an enemy in order to improve your army. Development of the Chinese People's Liberation Army corresponds to the overall development of China, "- said in an interview one of the commanders.



"When I was a kid, it really wanted to be a soldier, - says 26-year-old Liao Gofend - China respected soldier. Now my dream has come true ».



Diligently wards during a tour of the base of the journalists could talk with soldiers. Men patiently answered all the questions - from the value of the earnings and ending with their reasons to join the army.



The slogan reads: "Listen to instructions of the Party!»



The soldier shouts during a demonstration exercise. It's easier.



Group cadets proudly presented miniature robots dancing to the song «Careless Whisper» George Michael.



Creating a miniature electronic humanoid is one of the activities of the Academy.



In class on electronics you can collect an iPhone.



Soldiers guarding access to the studio of Electronic Technology.



However, the main focus of the Academy is to train future officers and service tanks.



Soldier Chinese People's Liberation Army during the show for the press technology.



The Academy is located near one of the most emblematic places of China - Marco Polo Bridge, where after the so-called "incident on the bridge" in 1937 started the Sino-Japanese War. The Japanese army occupied while most of China, including Beijing and Shanghai.



It is believed that the war killed an estimated 20 million Chinese people (including 17, 5 million civilians) and 1, 1 million Japanese.



Soldiers of the Chinese People's Liberation Army on guard during training colleagues.



The relations between China and Japan are not in the best condition due to a dispute relating to a group of islands in the East China Sea, as well as because of the complex military past.



Cadets regularly visit not only the Marco Polo Bridge, but also other important historical sites.



This year, members of the press tour for the academy was held for the fourth time.



The world community is concerned that China does not reveal the whole truth about their military expenditures. This year, they accounted for 12, 2 percent of GDP, or about 808, 2 billion yuan. However, a large number of analysts believe that this expenditure is much higher.



Spokesman for the Ministry of Defence, Jang Yansheng, argues that there is no reason for concern, as Beijing has committed itself not to hide in contacts with the outside world.



"Some reports concerning China and our armed forces are false or inaccurate. That is why it is so important to consistently demonstrate our army reporters, "- said the spokesman.



Nevertheless, the question of the possibility of a visit to the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning, a spokesman replied evasively.



"I can not say that this is not possible - said Jang Yansheng - but at this time of year there are very many military exercises, so the tour can not now be organized».



Source: ihoraksjuta.livejournal.com

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