China's next top guns
Hong Kong (CNN)The search is on for China's teen top guns.
China said Monday it has selected 16 high schools to offer pilot training as the country's armed forces seek to attract better qualified recruits.
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The schools, in 11 provinces across the country, will recruit 1,000 male junior high school students aged between 14 to 16, the China Daily reported.
Successful applicants will receive flight training and "military standard" physical training in addition to their regular high-school studies.
It's the latest attempt by the People's Liberation Army's air force to attract more talent.
Last year, it said it would require wannabe pilots to take psychological assessments and a flight simulation test.
China's military has traditionally been focused on winning land battles and is now making efforts to improve its air and naval power in the pursuit of what President Xi Jinping has called "balanced strength."
Hong Kong (CNN)The search is on for China's teen top guns.
China said Monday it has selected 16 high schools to offer pilot training as the country's armed forces seek to attract better qualified recruits.
China shows off new stealth fighter jet
China shows off new stealth fighter jet 02:15
PLAY VIDEO
The schools, in 11 provinces across the country, will recruit 1,000 male junior high school students aged between 14 to 16, the China Daily reported.
Successful applicants will receive flight training and "military standard" physical training in addition to their regular high-school studies.
It's the latest attempt by the People's Liberation Army's air force to attract more talent.
Last year, it said it would require wannabe pilots to take psychological assessments and a flight simulation test.
China's military has traditionally been focused on winning land battles and is now making efforts to improve its air and naval power in the pursuit of what President Xi Jinping has called "balanced strength."
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