PLA Guard of Honor
( 2003-07-09 09:44) (pladaily)
Since its founding on October 1, 1949, New China has engaged in frequent
diplomatic activities. Thanks to the concern of Mao Zedong and other veteran
revolutionaries, the Guard of Honor of the three services of the People's
Liberation Army (PLA), representing "China's dignity and the army's image" , was
organized in Beijing in 1952 and marched onto China's political stage.
Since then, the Guard of Honor has become known for flawless performances and
epitomizing the all-round development of the PLA, as well as becoming a symbol
of the national spirit and vitality of the Chinese people.
The officers and men of the Guard of Honor, having chosen a unique and
rewarding life, have spent the better part of their youth practicing parade
steps that amount to over 5,000 kilometers. The Guard of Honor embodies the
invincible spirit of the Chinese army, as well as the dignity of the Chinese
people. The Guard of Honor has recorded over 1,000 perfect performances and
garnered praise from foreign state leaders: the Chinese Guard of Honor is the
best in the world!
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