China’s military has released a rap music video as part of a drive to lure recruits, the latest foray into popular media by a government agency.
The song, “Battle Declaration”, features stirring lyrics set against orchestral music reminiscent of an action film score. The video showcases some of the People’s Liberation Army’s most advanced equipment, including aircraft carrier Liaoning, J-11 fighter jets, Type 99A tanks and DF-11 ballistic missiles, according to China Daily.
The video begins with a soldier in dress uniform, with crisp white gloves, as a bellicose voice intones: “There is always a mission on your mind. There is always an enemy in your view?.?.?.?War could erupt any time. Are you ready?”