Xinhua: Eastday-China’s armed forces join battle against devastating drought Home News Article Advanced China’s armed forces join battle against devastating drought 2009-02-09 19:35 China’s armed forces, which have frequently battled natural disasters, have been mobilized to help farmers cope with a severe drought that has jeopardized crops, people and livestock. The Liberation Army Daily reported Monday that 2,325 armed police and 76 vehicles have been dispatched to farm …