For what it's worth, "Red Army" （红军) is very different from "Red Guards" (红卫兵). The Red Army is the precursor to the PLA, whilst the Red Guards were the ones that tortured their parents and teachers. But I'd agree it's ridiculous to give the guy who climbed a statue a sentence five times ... Full Comment>>
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For what it's worth, "Red Army" （红军) is very different from "Red Guards" (红卫兵). The Red Army is the precursor to the PLA, whilst the Red Guards were the ones that tortured their parents and teachers. But I'd agree it's ridiculous to give the guy who climbed a statue a sentence five times ... Full Comment>>