On the morning of September 20, the university held the 2026 student military training assessment and review. More than 6,200 students of the 2026 intake stood for inspection with high morale. Xu Qiliang, Commander of a Student Battalion of the Ordnance Non-commissioned Officer School, Army Engineering University ofthePLA; university leaders Xu Yeqin, Liu Yi, Li Hongyan, Fang Debin, Ma Yutang, and Bao Lina; heads of relevant functional departments; and student affairs administrators of each school attended the event. Li Hongyan, Member of the Standing Committee of the University Party Committee and Vice President, presided over the assessment and review.

Scene of the Assessment and Review. Photo by Ma Xinyu

The assessment opened with the raising of the national flag and the playing and singing of the national anthem. Amid crisp, uniform commands, the trainees were assessed in sequence on items including basic formation drills, combat drills, bayonet drills, dagger drills, and red-blue confrontation exercises. The participating students performed standard movements with impressive momentum, fully demonstrating the confidence, vitality, and youthful spirit of the 2026 intake of South-Central Minzu University (SCMU).

Bayonet Drill and Red-Blue Confrontation. Photo by Student Affairs Department of the Party Committee

Xu Yeqin, Secretary of the University Party Committee, presented a commemorative silk banner to the training troops, expressing gratitude to the training instructors for their rigorous instruction, thoughtful guidance, and dedicated teaching over the past 20 days.

Presentation of the Silk Banner. Photo by Ma Xinyu

Liu Yi, Deputy Secretary of the University Party Committee and President, gave a speech and encouraged the new students: First, they should cultivate a strong sense of family and country, translate an iron will into enduring motivation for academic pursuit and exploration, and set the course of their lives in serving the nation and bringing honor to the university. Second, they should temper their strength of will and moral character, carry what they have gained from military training into their new university life, and develop strong skills through earnest practice and self-discipline. Third, they should forge a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, turn the camaraderie forged through solidarity and mutual assistance into youthful strength for national rejuvenation, and shoulder the mission of the times in united endeavor.

Liu Yi DeliversaSpeech. Photo by Ma Xinyu

Ma Yutang, Member of the Standing Committee of the University Party Committee and Vice President, announced the military training commendation decision. University leaders presented awards to the award-winning representatives, encouraging them to continue to play an exemplary and leading role and to integrate the strength of will and fine work style forged in military training into their future studies and daily lives.

Award Presentation Ceremony. Photo by Ma Xinyu

Zhang Junhao, a 2026 intake Public Administration major from the School of National Security and an outstanding trainee representative, called on fellow students to integrate the self-discipline, perseverance, solidarity, and collaboration cultivated during military training into their future studies and daily lives. He urged them to bear in mind the university motto "Sincere Belief and Diligent Learning, Natural Harmony and Generosity", pursue earnest action and diligent study, and embark on a new journey with youthful commitment.

Zhang Junhao Speaks. Photo by Ma Xinyu

The military training assessment and review concluded with all participants singing the university anthem. According to the university, during the military training, it integrated military skills training with education on forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation and on national security. Through thematic lectures, hands-on national security education, and other means, the university guided students to firm up their ideals and convictions, cultivate a strong sense of family and country, strengthen their sense of mission, and embrace a holistic approach to national security amid rigorous training. It strives to turn care for, love of, and dedication to national defense into a conscious and active commitment among young students.

Editor-in-charge: Liu Qiong Reviewed by: Lei Changsheng Uploaded by: Liu Hong Release Date: September 20, 2026