The 74th Division (Chinese: 第74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 20th Division, 7th Column of PLA Huadong Field Army.
Its history can be traced to 5th Contingent of New Fourth Army formed in May 1939, which took in several major battles during the Second Sino-Japanese War.
Under the flag of 74th the division took part in several major battles during the Chinese Civil War.
In July 1952, the division was transferred to 24th Corps after 25th's disbandment and moved into Korea in September as a part of People's Volunteer Army.
In 2003 the division was reduced and renamed as the 70th Motorized Infantry Brigade (Chinese: 摩托化步兵第70旅) and was transferred to 65th Army after 24th's disbandment.