China opens more than 600 barracks to public
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BEIJING -- China will open more than 600 barracks to the public to celebrate the 91st anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Aug 1, the People's Daily reported Wednesday.
Barracks of the army, navy, air force and rocket force of the PLA and the armed police at the division, brigade, regiment, battalion and company levels will be available for the public to visit, covering 31 provincial regions across the country.
Opening up the barracks will help the public understand the achievements of reform and development made by the national defense and the military, and learn from the hardworking spirit of the soldiers, the paper said.
The barracks will be opened during major festivals and days of commemoration, with activities to be held for interaction with the public.
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