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New women soldiers under training for World Expo security duties

2010-01-13 15:31 BJT

Special Report: 2010 Shanghai Expo Countdown |

On December 31, 2009, more than 1,000 female soldiers formed lines to receive military training at the Shanghai Armed Police Corps's Female Soldier Training Base. Liu Jia, a 22 year-old student from the Shanghai Physical Education Institute said that they are united as one and no one can separate them. Unity is essential for them to perform their mission, namely to safeguard the World Expo 2010.

New women soldiers under training for World Expo security duties
New women soldiers under training for World Expo security duties

Girls often encourage one another

They come from 18 districts and counties of Shanghai and over 60 universities such as Fudan University, Shanghai International Studies University and Shanghai Jiaotong University. Their mission is to safeguard the World Expo and they will return to their previous jobs after the event.

Making Jiaozi

Making Jiaozi

On December 31, 2009, more than 1,000 female soldiers were making preparations for the New Year's Day celebrations at the Shanghai Armed Police Corps's Female Soldier Training Base. The World Expo Shanghai will be staged when they are in active service, so for these female soldiers, 2010 is a year of special significance. Their mission is to safeguard the World Expo.