The 40th Group Army was a military formation of the People's Liberation Army, active in various forms from 1949 to 2017. It was last located in the Shenyang Military Region and the Northern Theater Command.
| 40th Group Army | |
|---|---|
| Active | c.1949 – 2017 |
| Country |  People's Republic of China |
| Allegiance |  Chinese Communist Party |
| Branch |  People's Liberation Army Ground Force |
| Part of |  People's Liberation Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Jinzhou, Liaoning |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Zhang Xuefeng (张学锋) |
| Notable commanders | Han Xianchu |
History
Korean War
During the Korean War, the 40th Army was part of the People's Volunteer Army. It was composed of the 118th, 119th, and 120th Divisions.[1] The army attacked the 9th and 38th Infantry Regiments of the U.S. 2nd Infantry Division during the Battle of Chongchon River.[2]
1989 Tiananmen Square protests and massacre
In May 1989, the 40th Army's 118th Infantry Division and Artillery Brigade were deployed to Beijing to enforce martial law and suppress the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests.[3][better source needed]