When real life is better than TV

In January, a China Central Television series entitled Peace Mission, which was based on the first joint exercise between China and Russia in 2005, made its debut.

It became one of the most popular shows in military barracks nationwide.

Senior colonel (SC) Zhang Xudong knew all about the series, even though he never found time to watch it. Now, he finds himself the real-life hero of the series of the future.