Amid fluttering banners of early autumn, the military training review for the 2026 incoming class of Taizhou University was held at the athletic grounds across both the Jiaojiang and Linhai campuses on the morning of 29 September.
The event was attended by Xiang Fengri, Deputy Secretary of the CPC TU Committee, and Vice President Li Jianjun, Member of the CPC TU Committee, alongside commanding officers of the training unit, heads of academic schools, and leaders of relevant university administrative offices. Following 14 days of rigorous, intensive training, the incoming cohort completed this formative milestone with perseverance, turning sweat and discipline into a proud testament of their personal growth.
Scene from the military training review
The review opened with a rousing choral performance of Battle Song of the Strong Military and Ode to the Motherland. Resounding across the parade grounds, the students’ powerful voices captured their patriotism and pride in the nation’s military strength. Formations then took the field to demonstrate tactical manoeuvres and combat boxing. With sharp, disciplined movements, the students demonstrated their discipline and the skills acquired through two weeks of training.
Formations demonstrating tactical manoeuvres and combat boxing
As the march music struck up for the pass in review, the march-past then began. Marching with firm, synchronized strides and chanting spirited cadences, the formations passed the review stand in upright posture amid stirring military marches, projecting unity and discipline.
March-past formations
During the awards presentation, university leaders presented certificates of honour to outstanding student units and exemplary drill instructors of the 2026 incoming class. The leadership encouraged the new students to carry the resilience and discipline forged during military training into their future academic and campus life.
Awards for Outstanding Student Units
Addressing the gatherings at the two campuses respectively, Xiang Fengri and Li Jianjun paid tribute and extended gratitude to all the drill instructors and supervising faculty, while congratulating the students on successfully completing their training. They called on the 2026 incoming class to nurture a deep sense of civic devotion, pursue truth through purposeful action, and develop well-rounded character. Urging the students to translate the resilience, self-discipline, solidarity, and accountability forged during training into daily habits, the leaders encouraged them to bring that mindset into their academic journeys. By building solid practical competence through hands-on engagement and personal integrity, they noted, students should strive to grow into skilled, industry-ready professionals guided by national commitment, an enterprising spirit, and rigorous capability.
Speeches delivered by Xiang Fengri and Li Jianjun
During the ceremony, the university presented a commemorative banner to the officers in charge of the training unit as a token of gratitude to all the participating troops. Student veterans then marched in formation to report to the review stand, reaffirming their commitment to upholding military standards and making fresh contributions on campus.
Student veterans reporting back on campus
While military training has drawn to a close, a broader journey for the incoming cohort has only just begun. With the training behind them, the incoming students are poised to carry the resilience forged under the sun and the camaraderie built in the ranks into their university lives. In doing so, they are set to contribute to the country’s development, maintain their drive to break new ground, and chart their future with confidence and ambition.
The review concluded to enthusiastic applause.
