‘Become the power of China’: latest PLA video woos recruits with buff soldiers, rock music
Production latest effort by China’s authorities to produce propaganda that will appeal more to young people
China wants more young people to join the army – and it’s hoping a rock music video featuring buff topless soldiers will help it find new recruits.
The People’s Liberation Army released its latest recruitment video on Thursday, an almost-three-minute film set to fast-tempo, heavy rock music, featuring a short piece of rap.
The video shows muscular soldiers training and taking part in combat exercises, complete with explosions.
“Coming from all over the country to don military uniform, and leave adolescent, frivolous way behind,” the lyrics say.
Watch: The People’s Liberation Army’s latest recruitment video
“Say goodbye to your home town, kick off the journey, a journey that will reform you … Please fight to protect our country. The camouflage uniform is soaked in sweat, but still looks good.”