# military horses
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Snow, Sand and Steeds: How Chinese Border Troops Ride into the Lunar New Year
In Xinjiang’s remote northwest, a Chinese border unit relies on military horses to patrol harsh terrain during the Lunar New Year period. The patrol—through sand ridges, marshes and blizzard—highlights the continued operational value of horses, the human cost of frontier service and Beijing’s messaging about persistent readiness.
China’s Army Asks Public to Name Three New ‘Spring Festival’ Horses — A Small PR Moment with Bigger Symbolic Reach
The Chinese military has launched an online naming contest for three newly arrived horses ahead of the 2026 Lunar New Year, presenting detailed, personable profiles to solicit public submissions and votes. The campaign combines ceremonial tradition with digital outreach, humanizing the armed forces and using a lighthearted vehicle to advance institutional messaging during a politically resonant holiday.