Shenyang MR's Type86G Infantry Fighting Vehicle in action.

A few years ago, the PLA started a program to replace 1000s of its old Type 86 IFV (BMP-1 clone) armed with a 73mm smoothbore gun with a 25mm auto cannon and an updated fire control suit -- sorta like BMP-2 with Chinese characteristic. Judging from so many news reports and photos on the Type86 G are currently available, the program should be nearing completion .