War in Korea steeled PLA

Fighting in the limited and regional conflict kicked off the modernization process of Chinese army and made it stronger

After fighting and talking for about three years, delegates of the People's Army of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Chinese People's Volunteer Army signed the Korean War Armistice Agreement with US-led forces on July 27, 1953, with great confidence.

Such self-confidence came not only because the Chinese leadership had resolutely shown its sword at a crucial moment, but also because the country's military strength had grown stronger, as the army stationed north of the 38th parallel had thoroughly remolded itself after going through a baptism of fire for years.