It looks like those female army officers goosestepping in hot pink miniskirts at the 60th Anniversary bash were a sign of things to come. As always seems to be the case with gender equality in China, the PLA's recent step forward (the country's first female fighter pilots) was just preparation to take two steps back. Witness: women trying to enter the army now must prove that they have "talents." more ›

China recently released a bunch of military recruitment posters, and amongst the various shots of men standing next to army trucks, people marching and weapons being weapon-y, this particular one caught our eye for its exuberance. more ›