Army Denies Report of 203rd Brigade Commander's Dismissal Over Temple Festival Deployment

The online media outlet "Juewen Tianxia" reported that the Colonel commander of the Army's 203rd Brigade was dismissed after allegedly dispatching troops to a temple procession. The Army Command issued a statement clarifying that the report is inconsistent with the facts. While acknowledging that there are areas for improvement in the execution of related tasks, the Army Command stated that no relevant officers were dismissed in connection with this incident. The Army explained that personnel adjustments are made based on regulations, considering factors like tenure, personnel management, and unit mission needs to ensure career development. (Editor: Zhai Si-jia) (Published April 8, 2015)