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A Chinese soldier was shot dead outside a military garrison in the south-western city of Chongqing, state media have reported. The 18-year-old soldier, Han Junliang, was on sentry duty when he was attacked by one or more assailants, who shot him dead then stole his submachine gun. The police and military have launched a joint investigation, the report said. Private gun ownership is illegal in China. The government has acknowledged trouble in dealing with armed gangs. Analysts say there are tens of thousands of smuggled weapons or guns illegally manufactured inside China. BBC … Read entire article »