The 199th Division (Chinese: 第199师) was created in February 1949 under the Regulation of the Redesignations of All Organizations and Units of the Army, issued by Central Military Commission on November 1, 1948,[1] basing on the 5th Brigade, 3rd Column of Huabei Military Region Field Force.

Under the command of 67th Corps, it took part in many major battles during the Chinese civil war.

The division took part in the defensive operations in Kumsong area in fall 1951, during which it suffered heavy casualties.

Shandong, where 199th Tank Self-Propelled Artillery Regiment was activated and attached to the division.

From March 1985 to June 1986, the division was deployed into the Laoshan area to participate in the Sino-Vietnam War.