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.
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.
The celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) start on Oct. 1, 2019 in Beijing, capital of China.
Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivers an important speech at a reception to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 30, 2019.
Aerial photo taken on Oct. 1, 2019 shows the Xibaipo Monument in morning glow in north China's Hebei Province.