Troops told to be ready for National Day parade

The top military command has told People's Liberation Army (PLA) personnel selected for the special parade on National Day this year to "fully understand the historical significance" of the event.

The Central Military Commission (CMC) said on Tuesday that the highest-level parade would showcase the PLA's first-class organization, weapons, training and high morale.

The parade will be held on Oct 1 to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and display more arms and weapons than previous parades.