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Flag bearer Zhu Zhenhua: the first to march through Tiananmen Square

2009-09-11 15:46 BJT

Special Report: National Day Parade |

Special Report: 60th Anniversary of PRC |

The National Day military review parade will kick off in one month. As the highlight of the 60th anniversary celebrations, the military review will vividly demonstrate the great achievements of China in national defense and military modernization since the founding of the People's Republic, particularly since the reform and opening-up began, as well as the PLA's spirit of obeying the orders of the Party, serving the people and being brave and skillful in battle. At present, training of the soldiers has entered the final stage and attention has been drawn to the life that the soldiers live. In early September, reporters went to the military review village to experience the life there.

Flag bearer Zhu Zhenhua

Flag bearer Zhu Zhenhua

Military flag bearer Zhu Zhenhua: I can complete my task in winds up to a force level of 5 or 6

At the military review village in Beijing

People are being blown by a fierce wind. Despite this, a tall and straight soldier advanced forward in the wind, with a military flag in his hand. Weighing 5 kilograms, the angle of the 3.3-meter-long flag was 45 degrees, steadily held in his hand.

His name is Zhu Zhenghua, and he is a flag bearer with the Guard of Honor of the PLA. He will be the first to go through Tiananmen Square.