71st Army Division ()(2nd Formation) was formed in October 1969 from 3rd Engineer District of Beijing Military Region, and its designation was formally assigned in December.
The division was a part of 24th Army Corps. From 1969 to 1985, the division was composed of: 211th Infantry Regiment 212th Infantry Regiment 213th Infantry Regiment Artillery Regiment.
In 1983, 213th Infantry Regiment was detached from the division and transferred to the People's Armed Police. No evidence shows whether a new 213th Infantry Regiment was formed.
In 1985, the division was disbanded.
References 中国人民解放军各步兵师沿革，https://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_a3f74a990101cp1q.html