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Type 80 machine gun

The Type 80 is a general-purpose machine gun manufactured by Norinco in China, based on the Soviet PKM. The machine gun was certified for design finalisation in 1980 and entered the PLA service in the mid-1980s, specifically in 1983. Wikipedia
Barrel length: 658 mm (25.9 in)
Cartridge: 7.62×54mmR 7.62×51 NATO; (CF 06 version)
Designed: 1980
Effective firing range: 1,640 yd (100—1,500 m sight adjustments)
Feed system: Belts in 100/200/250 round boxes
In service: 1983–present
Manufacturer: Norinco; Changfeng Machinery (For CS/LM4 variant); Military Industry Corporation