# centenary
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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.
A Promise Across a Century: How a 99‑Year‑Old Veteran and a Tibetan Garrison Keep China’s Military Memory Alive
A 99‑year‑old veteran of a PLA company founded in 1927 used a recent video link with young soldiers stationed in Tibet to pledge a reunion in 2027, when he, the company and the PLA will all mark centenaries. The episode illustrates how China uses personal veteran narratives and unit histories to bind generations, bolster morale and frame the military’s role ahead of major national commemorations.
China’s New Recruitment Push: Local PR, Family Legacies and the Drive for Tech-Savvy Recruits
China’s 2026 recruitment drive blends localised social-media outreach, multigenerational patriotic storytelling and career-focused messaging to attract young recruits, including those with technical skills the PLA increasingly needs. As the state readies for the PLA centenary, the campaign aims to bolster human capital for modern, information-intensive warfare while reinforcing domestic support for military modernisation.