The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force has been training intensively for the grand military parade in Beijing's Tian'anmen Square on September 3, to mark the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Among the Rocket Force formation is the coach of the Rocket Force armament formation, Wang Mingxing, a name synonymous with excellence. In 2019, he led his unit to stellar results during the training of the parade to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC), earning top marks in military assessments. This year, Wang is back on the training field, steering his team toward another triumphant display at the upcoming parade. A seasoned driver of special vehicles and a missile operator, Wang vividly recalled his first time driving a missile launcher vehicle over two decades ago and said the country is sharpening its equipment over time. "The vehicle feels long and wide, giving it an imposing presence on the road. Later, I drove and trained on two other new types of equipment. Overall, I feel that modern weaponry is becoming increasingly mobile and agile, with faster combat response and higher precision," said Wang. During this year's parade training, Wang tackled challenges such as synchronizing different vehicle types, ensuring smoother operations, and precise alignment. "As a coach, I feel immensely proud that our formation is about to undergo inspection by President Xi, the Party and the people, with the highest standards," said Wang. Wang Zhongqing, a missile launcher vehicle driver, carries a legacy of valor. Raised in a revolutionary family, his grandfather participated in the Battle of Kangjiahui during the Hundred-Regiment Campaign in 1940 against the Japanese aggressors, which annihilated over 200 enemy forces and marked the first major victory of the campaign. Tasked with the parade, Wang initially struggled, as complex training left him off pace, with low assessment scores putting him at risk of elimination. Undeterred, he poured extra hours into training, steadily climbing the ranks to become the lead driver of the benchmark vehicle —a role he had vowed to achieve. "My grandfather's greatest wish back then was to come to Beijing and listen to Chairman Mao's teachings in person. Now, having the opportunity to drive the vehicle that carries our nation's vital assets to receive President Xi's review, I will renew that glory with sweat and loyalty," he said. SHOTLIST: China - Recent 1. Various of soldiers standing in formation, chanting slogans; 2. Various of Wang Mingxing, coach of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force armament formation, talking with soldiers; 3. Missile; 4. Various of military vehicles on road; 5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Wang Mingxing, coach, armament formation, PLA Rocket Force (starting with shot 4/ending with shots 6-7): "The vehicle is long and wide, giving it an imposing presence on the road. Later, I drove and trained on two other new types of equipment. Overall, I feel that modern weaponry is becoming increasingly mobile and agile, with faster combat response and higher precision."; 6. Various of military vehicles on road; 7. Missile; 8. Various of Wang talking with soldiers, laptop; 9. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Wang Mingxing, coach, armament formation, PLA Rocket Force (starting with shot 8): "As a coach, I feel immense pride that our formation is about to undergo inspection by President Xi, the Party and the people, with the highest standards."; 10. Various of soldiers during training, meeting; 11. Various of Wang Zhongqing, missile launcher vehicle driver, during meeting; 12. Various of Wang talking with his peers; 13. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Wang Zhongqing, missile launcher vehicle driver, PLA Rocket Force (starting with shot 12/ending with shot 14): "My grandfather's greatest wish back then was to come to Beijing and listen to Chairman Mao's teachings in person. Now, having the opportunity to drive the vehicle which carries our nation's vital assets to receive President Xi's review, I will renew that glory with sweat and loyalty."; 14. Various of military vehicles on road. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]