PLA replaces Armed Police in raising flag

Dozens of soldiers of the People's Liberation Army Guards of Honor raised the national flag at Tian'anmen Square in central Beijing on Monday morning.

The change means the PLA has replaced the Armed Police Force to guard the national flag and fire salute cannons, as ordered by the Communist Party of China Central Committee on Saturday.

National flags have been raised, lowered and guarded by People's Armed Police officers at key sites such as government complexes, public squares and memorials. Armed Police were also responsible for firing cannons on important occasions like welcoming ceremonies for State guests.