# Chinese propaganda

Across a Century: A Veteran, a 'Red Ninth' Company and the Promise of 2027

A 99-year-old veteran and the PLA’s “Red Ninth” company—both founded in 1927—used a recent video call to pledge a centennial reunion in 2027, coinciding with the PLA’s 100th anniversary. The encounter blends personal memory with state symbolism, reinforcing narratives of continuity and showcasing the military’s ties to frontier postings such as Tibet.