The 60th was converted from a division to a brigade as part of the PLA modernization efforts of the late 1990s.

[2] The 60th Division moved toward a blocking position near Koto-ri, south of "Hell-Fire Valley" during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.

In December, the division moved to Huangyan-Haimen area in Zhejiang for coastal security missions.

In May 1975, the division moved to Minggang, Xinyang, Henan along with the Army Corps headquarters.

In September 1998, the division was reduced and reorganized into the 60th Motorized Infantry Brigade(Chinese: 摩托化步兵第60旅).