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    NANJING, July 22 (Xinhua) -- In the past four decades the Chinese army has been better equipped, but the tradition virtues of frugality, discipline and readiness to serve the people remain unchanged among the troops.     "Guards Under Neon Light" was a household name of Chinese movie more than 40 years ago depicting a company of soldiers who patrolled on a dazzling road of Shanghai but resisted various lures of the booming city and remained frugal, well-disciplined and ready to serve people.     The film grew out of the actual "eighth company on the Nanjing Road" which was awarded by the Ministry of National Defence in 1963 for its frugality, diligence in military training and enthusiasm in serving the people.     "From then on, we have been screening the film 'Guards Under Neon Light' to new recruits, asking them to carry on the company's traditional virtues," said Zh...

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