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Captured Chinese soldier said TikTok videos convinced him to join Russia's armed forces after he lost his job

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Two Chinese prisoners of war spoke to international and Ukrainian press in a two-hour press conference on Monday .

Wang Guangjun , 34 , said he was drawn to Russia 's military by promotional social media videos.

Zhang Renbo , 27 , was captured in Donetsk , Ukraine said on Wednesday .

Business Insider could not independently confirm the men's statements.