On May 12, Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow visited China. At the welcoming ceremony at the east plaza of the Great Hall of the People, the largest lineup of the honor guard of the PLA received the review of China and Turkmen leaders. Among the 151 soldiers, there are 13 female soldiers. They are the first group of female soldiers since the Chinese military honor guard was established 62 years ago. They are from 11 provinces or municipalities in China.(Photo from People's Daily Overseas Edition) |