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According to a inside source, there are already 10 million registrations for the fall 2023 conscription in #China, mainly targeting college graduates. There are two main reasons for such a large number of people enlisting in the military: 1. The influence of the unemployment rate: Many individuals are struggling to find jobs, which has led them to consider military service as an option. 2. #XiJinping's efforts to attract recruits: The government has been consistently improving the benefits for military personnel. After two years of compulsory service, soldiers receive a basic salary of 8000 RMB($1100) /month in addition to food, clothing, and various other benefits, resulting in actual income exceeding 10,000 RMB($1375) /month. The salary for non-commissioned officers increases each year after promotion, and if they rise in rank, their benefits become even more attractive. This is something that local employment opportunities often cannot match. #CCP #PLA #Military