Visits by foreign journalists to Chinese military facilities are rare. Photo AFPFrom AFP:
BEIJING — China allowed foreign reporters a rare glimpse inside an army base on Tuesday, part of a charm offensive apparently aimed at countering foreign fears over the nation's military build-up.
The People's Liberation Army's Third Guard Division gave journalists a tour of their living and dining quarters and a display of marksmanship and artillery firepower at their base, about an hour's drive north of Beijing.
"I am confident this will give you more exposure to China, the PLA, and our men and women in uniform and a good understanding of our sincerity, hospitality, openness and friendship," said Senior Colonel Leng Jiesong.
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My Comment: OK .... so these soldiers can shoot, scream, and jump around. But this will not dissuade foreign fears over the nation's military build-up.