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(chinadaily.com.cn) Updated: 2015-09-03 17:36 Comments

Foot formations

Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) march during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the victory of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, in Beijing, Sept 3, 2015. [Photo/Agencies]

Facts you need to know

Ten foot formations of the People's Liberation Army were named after the most famous army units during the War of Resistance against the Japanese Aggression. This was the first time that the PLA had organized a parade in such a way.

Each formation has seven flag-bearers in its first row, making the total number of flags 70, representing the 70th anniversary of the victory in anti-fascist war.

The second row features the generals, aged 52 on average, leading the parade units.

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