71st Army Division(Chinese: 陆军第71师)(2nd Formation) was formed in October 1969 from 3rd Engineer District of Beijing Military Region, and its designation was formally assigned in December.
The division was a part of 24th Army Corps. From 1969 to 1985 the division was composed of:
211th Infantry Regiment;
212th Infantry Regiment;
213th Infantry Regiment;
Artillery Regiment.
In 1983, 213th Infantry Regiment was detached from the division and transferred to the People's Armed Police. No evidence shows whether a new 213th Infantry Regiment was formed.
