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Army holds power in China's government and farms sector
The 196th Division embodies a dual civilian military role, sitting on revolutionary committees from national to local levels. It grows crops, runs a small factory, and assists in harvests while training and defending China. Mao's May 7 directive anchors the army in politics and society, shaping a self sufficient force integrated into daily life.
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