After cuts, online tools to aid soldiers' job hunt

An online platform to help ex-servicemen and women find jobs has been created as China prepares to cut 300,000 troops from the 2.3-million-strong People's Liberation Army.

The platform was set up in a joint effort by 81kx.com, which is devoted to helping veterans with training and employment needs, and 58.com, an online marketplace and job-hunting platform. It is also sponsored by the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

The goal is to build a human resources database and hold job fairs for demobilized soldiers, according to a statement released by the two companies on Monday.