BEIJING, Oct. 1 -- The second part of a mass pageantry celebrating the 70th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China highlighted the country's reform and opening-up with nine formations marching past the Tian'anmen Square Tuesday.
A miracle I witness -- China in the eyes of long-time observers
Over the past 70 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, the country has grown into the world's second largest economy, the largest manufacturer, and the largest trader in goods. Its per capita GDP rose more than 500 times that of 1949.
Flag-raising ceremony held for National Day celebrations
A flag-raising ceremony is held in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC), at the Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 1, 2019.
BEIJING, Oct. 1 -- The third part of a mass pageantry celebrating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China highlighted the Chinese nation's great rejuvenation with 18 formations marching through the Tian'anmen Square in central Beijing Tuesday.
BEIJING, Oct. 1 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping remembered revolutionary forefathers and martyrs for their feats in pursuing national independence and liberation, a stronger and more prosperous country and the people's well-being, in a speech delivered Tuesday at a grand rally marking the 70th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China.
BEIJING, Oct. 1 -- China unveiled Dongfeng-41 intercontinental strategic nuclear missiles, the country's most advanced and powerful deterrent, in a National Day military parade in central Beijing Tuesday.
BEIJING, Oct. 1 -- China's newly-commissioned Z-20 helicopter made its first public appearance on Tuesday, as the main battle equipment of the aviation force of the People's Liberation Army Army (PLAA) was reviewed during a massive National Day parade.
Xi addresses grand rally to celebrate PRC's 70th founding anniversary
Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivers a speech at a grand rally to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China at the Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 1, 2019.
In pics: attendees seen at celebrations marking 70th anniversary of PRC founding
Attendees pose for photos ahead of celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 1, 2019.
BEIJING, Oct. 1 -- A formation of Chinese peacekeepers made their debut at a grand military parade here Tuesday morning, marking the 70th founding anniversary of the People's Republic China.