Beijing:
China's military is easing restrictions on visible tattoos and body weight among recruits in a concession to rising prosperity and individuality among the young.
In keeping with a drive for better educated recruits, university students, who take time off to serve, will be paid more and their university places will be reserved.
The Defense Ministry said on Wednesday face or neck tattoos will be allowed on would-be recruits if the art doesn't exceed 3/4 of an inch (2 centimeters).
The changes also allow for body weight up to 25 percent greater or 15 percent lower than the military's standard. Previous limits were 20 per cent greater and 10 per cent lower.