Chinese soldiers prepare for the upcoming military parade as part of China's National Day celebrations on October 1. A total of 59 formations and a military band, including more than 160 aircraft and 580 pieces of equipment, will be featured in the parade. (Photo: Li Ge/People's Daily)

Chinese soldiers prepare for the upcoming military parade as part of China's National Day celebrations on October 1. A total of 59 formations and a military band, including more than 160 aircraft and 580 pieces of equipment, will be featured in the parade. (Photo: Li Ge/People's Daily)

Chinese soldiers prepare for the upcoming military parade as part of China's National Day celebrations on October 1. A total of 59 formations and a military band, including more than 160 aircraft and 580 pieces of equipment, will be featured in the parade. (Photo: Wang Jiashu/People's Daily)

Chinese soldiers prepare for the upcoming military parade as part of China's National Day celebrations on October 1. A total of 59 formations and a military band, including more than 160 aircraft and 580 pieces of equipment, will be featured in the parade. (Photo: Wang Jingyuan/People's Daily)

Chinese soldiers prepare for the upcoming military parade as part of China's National Day celebrations on October 1. A total of 59 formations and a military band, including more than 160 aircraft and 580 pieces of equipment, will be featured in the parade. (Photo: Wang Jingyuan/People's Daily)

Chinese soldiers prepare for the upcoming military parade as part of China's National Day celebrations on October 1. A total of 59 formations and a military band, including more than 160 aircraft and 580 pieces of equipment, will be featured in the parade. (Photo: Wang Jingyuan/People's Daily)

Soldiers in high-spirits await their orders to take part in the parade. (Photo: Quan Yajun/People's Daily)

Soldiers in high-spirits await their orders to take part in the parade. (Photo: Wang Jingyuan/People's Daily)

Soldiers in high-spirits await their orders to take part in the parade. (Photo: Wang Xiaopang/People's Daily)