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The Chinese Army has invited foreign soldiers to join its ranks for the first time, as part of a week-long exchange programme.
Two British officers took part in the scheme at a top military academy run by the People's Liberation Army of China.
Steve Hewlett joined them.
Video released by BBC News
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The Chinese Army has invited foreign soldiers to join its ranks for the first time, as part of a week-long exchange programme.
Two British officers took part in the scheme at a top military academy run by the People's Liberation Army of China.
Steve Hewlett joined them.
Video released by BBC News
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![British Soldiers Take Part in Exchange with Chinese Army - BBC News [HD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7uZ-Aqs42nQ/mqdefault.jpg "British Soldiers Take Part in Exchange with Chinese Army - BBC News [HD]
The Chinese Army has invited foreign soldiers to join its ranks for the first time, as part of a week-long exchange programme.
Two British officers took part in the scheme at a top military academy run by the Peoples Liberation Army of China.
Steve Hewlett joined them.
Video released by BBC News
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![Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate HMS Sutherland (F81) Launches Stingray Torpedo [HD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/94qlhQLL5DA/mqdefault.jpg "Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate HMS Sutherland (F81) Launches Stingray Torpedo [HD]
HMS Sutherland (F81), a Type 23 frigate of the Royal Navy, test launches a Stingray torpedo.
Video released by The Press and Journal
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