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Couple sentries guard China's northern border during traditional holiday

(chinadaily.com.cn) Updated: 2015-02-22 12:08

Couple sentries guard China's northern border during traditional holiday

Pei Shujun and his wife, Xing Yuling, stand sentry duty on March 8, 1997 in Heihe city, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province. Ever since 1997, Xing has been accompanying her husband on the eve of Chinese Lunar New Year on his sentry duty, which often lasts four to five hours. [Photo/CFP]

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