Soldiers assigned to a brigade under the PLA 78th Group Army fire a portable anti-aircraft missile during a live-fire training exercise in late July, 2023. Photo:China Military

Soldiers assigned to a brigade under the PLA 78th Group Army fire a vehicle-mounted howitzer during a live-fire training exercise in late July, 2023. Photo:China Military

A long-range multiple rocket launcher system (MRLS) attached to a brigade under the PLA 78th Group Army fires at mock targets during a live-fire training exercise in late July, 2023. Photo:China Military