According to China's state-run Global Times, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) has relaxed the age limit for postgraduate students to join the forces while emphasising on development of "intelligence, information and skills".&nbsp;

China conducted large-scale military exercises near Taiwan last week after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit and&nbsp;the country's defence forces fired missiles while Chinese warplanes flew a number of sorties&nbsp;into Taiwan's air defence zone.

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Reports claimed Taiwan was also hit by a series of cyberattacks last week amid the military drills. Global Times in its report said the military's "recruitment for the second half of this year is progressing in full swing" while pointing at the "reckless visit" of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan.

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The state newspaper said Chinese netizens had vowed to contribute to the "national reunification". Last week, China released a "white paper" on Taiwan in which the Xi regime said it would "not renounce the use of force" against the island nation.

Global Times said there were "favourable conditions" for recruitment in the PLA as the age limit was relaxed from 24 to 26. The report said "priority" will be given to college students in science and technology schools. The report added that "skills necessary to fight a war" will be on top of PLA's agenda which includes internet, communication and engineering and&nbsp;"surveying and drone operation".

The report said the PLA's aim was now to "enhance soldiers' capacity in real combat" with hi-tech weapons to ensure "combat effectiveness". The report said, this year, there were more "highly educated applicants".

The report claimed there were 110,000 applicants with 50,000 college students and 27,000 college graduates.&nbsp;

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According to China's state-run Global Times, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) has relaxed the age limit for postgraduate students to join the forces while emphasising on development of "intelligence, information and skills".

According to China's state-run Global Times, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) has relaxed the age limit for postgraduate students to join the forces while emphasising on development of "intelligence, information and skills". China conducted large-scale military exercises near Taiwan last week after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit and the country's defence forces fired missiles while Chinese warplanes flew a number of sorties into Taiwan's air defence zone. Also Read: US military ‘rewriting’ nuclear deterrence amid China, Russia threat Reports claimed Taiwan was also hit by a series of cyberattacks last week amid the military drills. Global Times in its report said the military's "recruitment for the second half of this year is progressing in full swing" while pointing at the "reckless visit" of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan. Watch: China adopts hybrid warfare The state newspaper said Chinese netizens had vowed to contribute to the "national reunification". Last week, China released a "white paper" on Taiwan in which the Xi regime said it would "not renounce the use of force" against the island nation. Global Times said there were "favourable conditions" for recruitment in the PLA as the age limit was relaxed from 24 to 26. The report said "priority" will be given to college students in science and technology schools. The report added that "skills necessary to fight a war" will be on top of PLA's agenda which includes internet, communication and engineering and "surveying and drone operation". The report said the PLA's aim was now to "enhance soldiers' capacity in real combat" with hi-tech weapons to ensure "combat effectiveness". The report said, this year, there were more "highly educated applicants". The report claimed there were 110,000 applicants with 50,000 college students and 27,000 college graduates. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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'To shut border is best way out': Hong Kong begins mass coronavirus tests amid boycott calls At least 510,000 people have signed up to take the free test since Saturday, however, the presence of Chinese doctors and testing firms has made it a controversial issue with some accusing China of harvesting DNA of Hong Kong residents.

'To shut border is best way out': Hong Kong begins mass coronavirus tests amid boycott calls At least 510,000 people have signed up to take the free test since Saturday, however, the presence of Chinese doctors and testing firms has made it a controversial issue with some accusing China of harvesting DNA of Hong Kong residents. French President Macron arrives in Lebanon as Mustapha Adib named next PM France has spent its political capital in Lebanon that is reeling from a financial crisis even as swathes of Beirut lay in waste due to a devastating blast that took place in August. China working to take down freedom all across the world: US The Indian Army had said on Monday that Chinese troops violated the previous consensus arrived at during military and diplomatic engagements amid the India-China standoff at LAC. Donald Trump visits Kenosha; no plans to meet Jacob Blake's family Trump travelled to Kenosha, Wisconsin without paying heed to several Democratic leaders who had urged the President not to visit the city Watch: Gravitas: China's disengagement lie: PLA yet to withdraw from the border

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China will be celebrating the 93rd founding anniversary of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on August 01. Formed in 1927 during the Nanchang uprising by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), PLA was formed as an armed wing to counter the Kuomintang’s anti-communist purges during the Chinese civil wars. Watch report.

China to commemorate 93rd foundation day of People’s Liberation Army on Aug 01