People's Armed Police Band
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The People's Armed Police Band (Chinese: 人民武装警察乐队) is the sole military music unit of the Chinese People's Armed Police (PAP) and one of the four premier military bands in the People's Republic of China. It is currently under the command of the Central Military Commission's Political Work Department and the Political Department of the PAP. It is the sole police band operating in mainland China and it represents the PAP and the Ministry of Public Security at state events.
People's Armed Police Band | |
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人民武装警察乐队 | |
Active | 1986 - present |
Country | China |
Branch | People's Armed Police |
Type | Military Band |
Garrison/HQ | Beijing |
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Director | Yuan Xinhai |
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Founded in 1986, the Band is notable for its responsibility of the monthly performance of March of the Volunteers at the national flagpole at Tiananmen Square, during a flag raising ceremony which is done with the Beijing Garrison Honor Guard Battalion and formerly with the PAP Honour Guard Battalion.[2]