96th founding anniversary of Chinese People's Liberation Army celebrated in Tanzania

STORY: 96th founding anniversary of Chinese People's Liberation Army celebrated in Tanzania DATELINE: July 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of participants at the anniversary ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (ENGLISH): INNOCENT BASHUNGWA, Tanzanian Minister for Defense and National Service 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (ENGLISH): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania STORYLINE: The government of Tanzania on Wednesday evening congratulated China on the upcoming 96th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), which falls on Aug. 1. Innocent Bashungwa, Minister for Defense and Nation services, thanked China for its firm support in the socioeconomic development of Tanzania. He was speaking at the celebration marking the 96th anniversary of the PLA held at the Chinese embassy in the port city of Dar es Salaam. It was attended by members of the Tanzania People's Defense Forces (TPDF), government officials, and represent