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My Father, the Happy Military Veteran of Gan Xiu Suo

Gan Xiu Suo (干休所 ), literally meaning "PLA retirement homes", have been supported by provincial Military Districts since the end of 2017. These are the units catering for high-ranking retired officers. All this is directed by the Ministry of Veterans Affairs (MVA) .
Posted by Ruqin China Travel December 20, 2023

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