The 2nd Independent Division of Guangxi Military District(Chinese: 广西军区独立第2师) was formed in August 1966 from Public Security Contingent of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
In July and August 1968, the division, along with other units of Guangxi Military District, conducted military operation against Red Guards Faction "April Twenty-Second"(Chinese: 四二二, abbreviation of "Guangxi April 22nd Revolutionary Movement Command", Chinese: 广西四二二革命行动指挥部) in Nanning, Guangxi, during which the military forces killed 1470 and "captured" over 8500 civilians.
In March 1969, the division moved to Hepu, Guangxi, leaving its 6th Regiment in Nanning (later detached and moved to Chongzuo in April).
In February 1979, the division took part in the Sino-Vietnamese War.
During the war the division suffered heavy casualties.