Beijing lowers military entrance age
( 2003-10-16 10:55) (China Daily)
The annual enlistment of
servicemen will start later this month in Beijing, with the age of male
candidates being lowered to 17 for the first time, reports Xinhua.
Meanwhile, the physical requirements are also to be adjusted, with the height
of male candidates increasing from 1.6 to 1.62 metres and that of females up
0.02 metres to 1.6 metres.
The proportion of on-campus college students will also increase.
Beijing Municipal Civil Affairs Bureau is working with other departments to
change the payment of allowances to families of volunteers.
It is the first change in the regulations on allowances in 10
years.
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