Physical examination for conscripts got underway on Thursday, China’s Army Day. More than 100 medical exam stations across the province are ready for the checkup.
The conscription this year will last from August 1st to September 30.
The Chinese military will increase the proportion of college students in its 2019 recruitment, according to a national conscription teleconference on Wednesday.
According to the conference, this year's recruitment mainly targets young people aged between 18 and 22 with senior high school education or above.
College students and graduates are preferred in recruitment, and they will enjoy extended age limits.
In Jiangsu, college students will stand for a recommended recruitment rate of 74% this year, setting a historic high.
According to the physical exam stations, 80% of the applicants have associate degrees and above.
(Source:ourjiangsu.com)
