The Only One in the Army! First-Class Meritorious Service Recipient Jiang Tao Awarded!
Today (April 27)
The results of the 2026 China Youth May Fourth Medal
and the New Era Youth Pioneer Award selection have been announced
“Post-90s” armed police instructor
Sun Jiangtao
was awarded the China Youth May Fourth Medal
the only individual in the entire military to receive this honor
Instructor Sun Jiangtao from the training base research office
of the Hunan Provincial Corps of the Armed Police Force
joined the army in December 2011
and has been awarded first-class merit once
second-class merit once, and third-class merit twice
From a martial arts youth to a gold medal instructor
Looking back on over a decade of military career
Sun Jiangtao said
the greatest gain
is not personal achievements and honors
but understanding the responsibility of a soldier
“As a soldier of the armed police force,
the word ‘loyalty’ is always kept in mind
I believe this sense of responsibility
is reflected in the grit to push limits on the training ground
and in the dedication to impart knowledge as an instructor
to enhance combat effectiveness”
Sun Jiangtao has taught abroad three times
Each time he steps out of the country
he feels an immense pride inside
“Because at that moment
I am not representing myself
but the Chinese military
and the youth of New Era China
to showcase the demeanor of Chinese soldiers to the world
to enhance national prestige and military might
This is the most glorious thing in my military career”
Source: CCTV Military Comprehensive CCTV-7 May Fourth Special Program "Youth Battle Song"
Jiang Tao, a 90s generation instructor of the People's Armed Police Force, was awarded the China Youth May Fourth Medal on April 27, 2026, making him the only recipient in the military. He has received multiple honors for his service and has represented the Chinese military internationally, emphasizing loyalty and responsibility as core values of his military career.
- Jiang Tao, a 90s generation armed police instructor, was awarded the China Youth May Fourth Medal.
- He is the only individual in the military to receive this award.
- Jiang Tao has received multiple honors for his service, including first-class merit once and second-class merit once.
- He has represented the Chinese military in international teaching assignments.
- Jiang Tao emphasizes the importance of loyalty and responsibility as a military personnel.