Female soldiers playing a significant role in the army
By Globaltimes.cn, Published: 2019-08-01 12:09:42
Female soldiers from the medical unit of 533 Hospital of the Second Artillery Disaster Relief Force treating villagers under challenging conditions in Hongjing village, Qiaojia county, Southwest China’s Yunnan Province on August 14, 2014. Photo: VCG
Editor's Note:
Today marks the 92nd anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army of China. Here are some snippets showing you the various roles that the female soldiers play in the army. Photos: VCG
Female soldiers of the Bethune Medical Team attend the parade commemorating the 70th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing on the morning of September 3, 2015. Photo: VCG 
A Kazakh female soldier from the Chinese Navy steers China's first aircraft carrier on April 22, 2018. Photo: VCG 
Female soldiers guard the Shek Kong Barracks at the PLA Hong Kong Garrison. The Shigang and San Wai Barracks were opened on June 30, 2018, attracting more than 22,000 citizens. Photo: VCG 
Female soldiers from the honor guard of the Chinese People's Liberation Army march during the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Beijing on October 1, 2009. Photo: VCG 
Female soldiers of Hainan Frontier Defense Corps exhibiting their combat tactics during a training program in Haikou, Hainan Province on November 3, 2011. Photo: VCG 
Wang Siluan, a college student and an aspiring female soldier, taking lead to show the results of basic skill training to her comrades-in-arms in Qingdao, Shandong Province, on October 14, 2017. Photo: Wang Songqi/VCG