PRC 70th anniversary

China holds a grand celebration with military and mass parade at Tian'anmen Square on October 1, the National Day, to mark the 70th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China (PRC).

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  Highlights of mass pageantry on the PRC’s 70th anniversary

  Mass pageantry kicked off on Tian'anmen Square in Beijing following a grand military parade Tuesday to celebrate the 70th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China. (Photos: Zhang Zhiqiang/People's Daily)Mass pageantry kicked off on Tian'anmen Square in Beijing following a grand military parade Tuesday to celebrate the 70th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China.Mass pageantry kicked off on Tian'anmen Square in Beijing following a grand military parade Tuesday to celebrate the 70th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China.Themed Jointly Fulfilling the Chinese Dream, the mass pageantry consisted of three chapters: Founding and Construction of the People's Republic, Reform and Opening-up, and Great Rejuvenation.Themed Jointly Fulfilling the Chinese Dream, the mass pageantry consisted of three chapters: Founding and Construction of the People's Republic, Reform and Opening-up, and Great Rejuvenation.Themed Jointly Fulfilling the Chinese Dream, the mass pageantry consisted of three chapters: Founding and Construction of the People's Republic, Reform and Opening-up, and Great Rejuvenation.A total of 100,000 people and 70 floats in 36 formations joined in.A total of 100,000 people and 70 floats in 36 formations joined in.A total of 100,000 people and 70 floats in 36 formations joined in.The mass pageantry presented the great journey in which the Communist Party of China has united and led Chinese people of all ethnic groups to stand up, grow rich and become strong, expressing the people's sincere praise and deep love for the Party and the motherland.The mass pageantry presented the great journey in which the Communist Party of China has united and led Chinese people of all ethnic groups to stand up, grow rich and become strong, expressing the people's sincere praise and deep love for the Party and the motherland.The mass pageantry presented the great journey in which the Communist Party of China has united and led Chinese ...

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  World dignitaries laud Xi, China on anniversary of PRC founding

  Dazzling fireworks light up Beijing at the evening gala to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Republic of China at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on Oct 1, 2019. [Photo/Xinhua]Leaders of foreign countries and international organizations have sent a multitude of congratulatory messages to Chinese President Xi Jinping to convey their best wishes on the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Republic of China.Extending warm congratulations, Indonesian President Joko Widodo said that through a continuous deepening comprehensive strategic partnership between Indonesia and China, the two countries will create more chances for development so as to bring more benefits to the two countries and their peoples.Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn said that on the occasion of the anniversary, he would like to extend his sincere congratulations and kind wishes. He wished China prosperity and the Chinese people a happy life and good health.Mongolian President Khaltmaa Battulga said that over the past 70 years, China has undergone rapid social and economic development, with hundreds of millions of people lifted out of poverty, and has become a responsible major country in the international community.Expressing warm congratulations on the groundbreaking achievements China has made on its path to the comprehensive development of the country, Nepali President Bidya Devi Bhandari wished China greater achievements in realizing the countrys "Two Centenary Goals".Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said that China has attained great achievements in its development since the founding of the PRC 70 years ago. He said the Belarusians deeply cherish the friendship, mutual trust and respect between the two countries.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that China scored remarkable achievements under Xis leadership, wishing the friendly Chinese people peace, safety, harmony and prosperity.Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliye...

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  Highlights from China's National Day celebrations

  China held a grand celebration with a military parade on October 1, the National Day, to mark the founding of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) in 1949.The parade features 59 formations and a military band, including more than 160 aircraft and 580 pieces of equipment.Photos: CGTNHere are the highlights of the grand ceremony:"Today is your birthday, my homeland China," were the lyrics sung by children at Beijings Tiananmen Square ahead of the grand ceremony to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the PRC on Tuesday.Chinese President Xi Jinping attends National Day celebrationsChinese President Xi Jinping and other national leaders oversaw the grand ceremony celebrating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the PRC at Tiananmen Square.President Xi delivered a major speech in the ceremony.The founding of the PRC completely changed Chinas miserable fate of poorness and weakness, of being bullied and humiliated for over 100 years in the advent of modern times, Xi said, calling for continued efforts to achieve the countrys complete reunification.70-gun salute kicks off Chinas National Day celebrationsThe grand National Day ceremony began with a 70-gun salute at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on Tuesday morning.As the guns were fired, soldiers escorted the national flag from the Monument of the Peoples Heroes to the flagpole in Tiananmen Square.They marched 70 steps representing the 70 years since the founding of the New China in 1949 and took another 98 steps to symbolize the 98 years since the founding of the Communist Party of China in 1921.National flag-raising ceremonyThe national flag was then raised in the monumental square.With over 15,000 troops attending the military parade and more than 100,000 people taking part in a mass parade afterward, this years festivities were the largest National Day celebrations held in recent years.Chinese President honors Party, national ...

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  Two military parades in Tian’anmen Square across 70 years

  On October 1, 1949, the People’s Republic of China held its first national day military parade in front of the Tian’anmen Rostrum. Seventy years later, another military parade in Tian’anmen Square marked the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. What has not changed in the past 70 years is the patriotism of the Chinese people.

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  Highlights of foot formations of military parade on 70th founding anniversary of PRC

  A grand military parade was staged to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Republic of China in Tiananmen Square in Beijing on Tuesday.

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  Mass pageantry marches through Tian'anmen Square

  Mass pageantry marches through Tian'anmen Square to commemorate the important historical process of PRC's founding.Mass pageantry marches through Tian'anmen Square to commemorate the important historical process of PRC's founding.Mass pageantry marches through Tian'anmen Square to commemorate the important historical process of PRC's founding.Mass pageantry marches through Tian'anmen Square to commemorate the important historical process of PRC's founding.Mass pageantry marches through Tian'anmen Square to commemorate the important historical process of PRC's founding.Mass pageantry marches through Tian'anmen Square to commemorate the important historical process of PRC's founding.Mass pageantry marches through Tian'anmen Square to commemorate the important historical process of PRC's founding.Mass pageantry marches through Tian'anmen Square to commemorate the important historical process of PRC's founding.

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  'One country, two systems' contingent shows up, receiving a huge ovation

  A contingent named "One Country, Two Systems" marched through Tiananmen Square in the mass pageantry celebrating the 70th founding anniversary of the Peoples Republic of China,receiving a huge ovation.

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  China's National Day mass parade salutes veterans, national heroes

  Chinas National Day mass parade salutes veterans, national heroes and other contributors to the nation with a formation of 21 vehicles.

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  Women militia participate in China's National Day parade

  BEIJING, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- A formation of women militia, selected from the militia force in Beijings Chaoyang District, marched through Tiananmen Square on Tuesday, as part of the National Day military parade in celebration of the 70th founding anniversary of the Peoples Republic of China.They come from the districts education, state-owned enterprise and health sectors, as well as universities including Communication University of China, Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology and China Womens University.Members of the formation have an average age of 26 and height at 172 centimeters, with 81 of them being mothers already.Since 1984, Chaoyang District has organized women militia formations for National Day parades, with the formation called "Militia Flowers" and "Iron Roses."

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  Chinese UN peacekeeping force participates in National Day parade for the first time

  This years military parade for the first time features the Chinese UN peacekeeping force.

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  352 women soldiers participate in China's National Day parade

  Led by two female generals, formation consisting of 352 women soldiers passes Tiananmen Square.

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  China unveils most advanced Dongfeng-41 intercontinental strategic nuclear missiles

  China unveiled Dongfeng-41 intercontinental strategic nuclear missiles, the countrys most advanced and powerful deterrent, in a National Day military parade in central Beijing Tuesday.A formation consisting of 16 new-type strategic nuclear missile launchers carrying Dongfeng-41 passed through Tiananmen Square in the massive parade in celebration of the 70th founding anniversary of the Peoples Republic of China.Dongfeng-41 missiles, the mainstay of Chinas strategic nuclear strength, play a vital role in strategic counterbalance, deterrent control and in winning decisive victory.The formation is made up of two missile brigades from the rocket force.

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  ​Military parade begins with formation of 20 helicopters in shape of ‘70’

  Military parade begins with formation of 20 helicopters in shape of "70".

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  Flag-raising ceremony held for National Day celebrations

  A solemn flag-raising ceremony in celebration of the 70th founding anniversary of the Peoples Republic of China was held Tuesday morning in central Beijing.Amid 70 gun salutes, the national flag guards escorted a five-star red flag marching from the Monument to the Peoples Heroes toward the national flag post in the northern part of Tiananmen Square.While the flag was being hoisted, ceremony attendees sang loudly as a military band played the national anthem.

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  Xi reviews armed forces on National Day

  BEIJING, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping reviewed the armed forces at the heart of Beijing Tuesday morning, his first on National Day, to mark the 70th founding anniversary of the Peoples Republic of China.Standing in a black open-roof Red Flag limousine, Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, gave the order to Yi Xiaoguang, commander-in-chief of the military parade, to start the review.At the beginning, standing in the limo slowly passing the fluttering flags of the CPC, the nation and the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) in Tiananmen Square, Xi watched the flags with full attention as a salute.Amid military music played by a military band, the Red Flag limo drove eastward along Changan Avenue, which was lined with 15 foot formations and 32 armament formations made up of about 15,000 service men and women as well as 580 pieces of armament.Xi repeated salutes through microphone: "Salute to you, comrades!" and "Comrades, thanks for your hard work!" The soldiers replied: "Hail to you, Chairman!" and "Serve the people!""Follow the Party! Fight to win! Forge exemplary conduct!" the servicemen and women saluted Xi and exclaimed when the limo drove back to Tiananmen Rostrum.

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  Xi pays respect to late Chinese leader Mao Zedong

  BEIJING, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping and other leaders of the Communist Party of China and the state paid respect to late Chinese leader Mao Zedong at the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall Monday morning.8(Video: CCTV)Xi and other leaders made three bows toward Maos seated statue and paid respect to the remains of Mao.This year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Republic of China.

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  Xi welcomes Chinese women's volleyball team after World Cup win

  BEIJING, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping greeted the Chinese womens volleyball team at the Great Hall of the People on Monday afternoon after they returned home from a resounding triumph at the World Cup in Japan.(Photo: Xinhua)The Chinese womens volleyball team successfully defended its World Cup crown with a perfect record of 11 wins. It is Chinas 10th title in world major volleyball events including the World Cup, the World Championships and the Olympic Games.Xi first extended warm congratulations to the volleyball players and coaches, saying that they have won a great honor for the country and the Chinese people.The triumph of the Chinese team at the World Cup has ignited the patriotic enthusiasm of the Chinese people and enhanced national confidence and pride, he said.Xi stressed that the womens volleyballers didnt fear any opponents and fought hard with both style and skills."With the championship already secured with one match remaining, you didnt slack off in the last game and went all out for every ball, which is a good interpretation of the Olympic spirit and Chinese sportsmanship," he said.Xi, who is an avid sports fan, recalled that 38 years ago, when the Chinese womens volleyball team won the World Cup for the first time, the whole nation was overwhelmed with emotion and hundreds of millions of people cried tears of joy."The people love the Chinese womens volleyball team, not only because you have won the championship, but also because you have displayed the spirit of putting the motherland first, through unity, cooperation, tenacity and never giving up," he said."The ever-evolving spirit of the Chinese womens team represents a new era, and embodies the strongest will of the Chinese nation to rejuvenate itself," Xi continued.Xi called on all sportspeople to carry forward the spirit of striving to achieve the goal of China becoming a world sports power."I ho...

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  Xi stresses unity, striving for national rejuvenation at PRC anniversary reception

  BEIJING, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered an important speech at a reception held Monday evening at the Great Hall of the People to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC).(Photos: Xinhua)Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, stressed holding high the banner of unity and striving for the realization of national rejuvenation.Presided over by Li Keqiang, the reception was attended by Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji, Han Zheng and Wang Qishan, along with around 4,000 Chinese and foreign guests.Over the past 70 years, the Chinese people under the leadership of the CPC have successfully blazed a path of socialism with Chinese characteristics and advanced socialism with Chinese characteristics into a new era, Xi said.Hailing remarkable achievements made by the Chinese people in the past 70 years, Xi said absolute poverty, a problem that has plagued the Chinese nation for thousands of years, is coming to an end.Over the past 70 years, the Chinese people have been firm in pursuing an independent foreign policy of peace and stayed on the path of peaceful development, making important contribution to the building of a community with a shared future for humanity and to the peace and development of mankind, Xi noted.The Chinese nation has achieved a tremendous transformation: It has stood up, grown rich and is becoming strong. It is embracing the brilliant prospects of rejuvenation, he said.Unity is an important guarantee for the Chinese people and the Chinese nation to overcome all the risks and challenges on the path forward and to achieve new victories, Xi said.Xi stressed the full and faithful implementation of the policies of "one country, two systems," "the people of Hong Kong governing Hong Kong," "the people of Macao governing Macao" and a high degree of aut...

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  Xi Focus: Xi Jinping and China's new era

  BEIJING, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- President Xi Jinping will take his place on Tiananmen Rostrum on Tuesday at a grand celebration marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Republic of China.(File Photo)It was there on Oct. 1, 1949 that Mao Zedong announced the birth of New China. Over the seven decades, the socialist country has blazed an extraordinary trail, rising from a "poor and blank" state to a major country on the world stage.Xi, the first top Chinese leader born after 1949, is at the helm in a new era, steering the country through wind and waves to a brighter future.INTO NEW ERAXi was elected general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Nov. 15, 2012.The world at that time was transforming. The impact of the 2008 global financial crisis still lingered. Emerging economies were rising. And China, after overtaking Japan as the second-largest economy, had entered a critical period in its modernization.Two weeks later, Xi proposed the "Chinese Dream" of national rejuvenation.Soon after assuming the Partys top post, Xi addressed senior cadres with a lecture spanning the history of world socialism over the past 500 years. He talked of how China had failed in its previous experiment with all other "-isms," and directed cadres to unreservedly follow socialism with Chinese characteristics.The Partys authority was further emphasized in October 2017, with the establishment of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era.Xi demanded full and strict governance over the 90 million-member CPC. To this end, he has introduced an eight-point decision on how to improve conduct, rolled out stricter Party rules and regulations, and over the seven years, launched four education campaigns to strengthen the Party."Every day, we brush our teeth, wash our faces, clean the house and do the laundry. For Party building, we must do the same," he said.An u...

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  National Day parade to showcase China's military power

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  People celebrate 70th National Day with noodles tradition in southwest China

  A grand activity was held in the outer square of the Yunnan Literature and Art Museum in Kunming, southwest China on Monday morning to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC). Nearly 2,000 people attended the event. (Photos: China.org.cn; Compiled by Zhang Jian)A pattern of a Chinese flag composed of 700 bowls of noodles and a giant cake with the National Day theme attract people.The Chinese people have a tradition of eating noodles on birthdays. These people express their patriotic feelings by commemorating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the PRC.People depict the Chinese words “National Day” and the number “70” with a noodle 700 meters long.Intangible cultural heritage inheritor Zhu Zhiqiu from Weishan Yi and Hui Autonomous County in southwest China's Yunnan Province provided noodles for the activity. Zhu and her family have a technique of making a bowl of noodles with just one noodle.The noodles used to celebrate National Day were free for citizens and tourists at the event.Tuesday marks the 70th anniversary of the PRC and celebrations have been held throughout the country.

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  More than 4,000 representatives of public pay tribute to national heroes

  BEIJING, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- More than 4,000 representatives from all walks of life attended a ceremony to pay tribute to deceased national heroes at the Monument to the Peoples Heroes at Tiananmen Square in Beijing Monday morning.(Photos: Xinhua)Among them were elderly veterans and retired senior officials, relatives of martyrs, honorees of national medals and honorary titles, participants to a Sept. 27 gathering to honor national role models for ethnic unity and progress, as well as students and children.

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  Xi pays respect to late Chinese leader Mao Zedong

  BEIJING, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping and other leaders of the Communist Party of China and the state paid respect to late Chinese leader Mao Zedong at the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall Monday morning.Xi and other leaders made three bows toward Maos seated statue and paid respect to the remains of Mao.This year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Republic of China.

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  Xi presents national medals, honorary titles

  Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivers a speech at the presentation ceremony of the national medals and honorary titles of the People's Republic of China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 29, 2019. Xi presented the medals to the awardees before the speech. (Photo: Xinhua/Ju Peng)Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivers a speech at the presentation ceremony of the national medals and honorary titles of the People's Republic of China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 29, 2019. Xi presented the medals to the awardees before the speech. (Photo: Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, walks into the venue of the presentation ceremony of the national medals and honorary titles of the People's Republic of China with awardees at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 29, 2019. (Photo: Xinhua/Ding Haitao)Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, communicates with Jean-Pierre Raffarin, the honoree of the Friendship Medal, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 29, 2019. Xi on Sunday presented national medals and honorary titles of the People's Republic of China at a ceremony in the Great Hall of the People and delivered a speech. (Photo: Xinhua/Pang Xinglei)Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, and other leaders join the awardees for a group photo after the presentati...

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  Xi pays tribute to national heroes at Tian'anmen Square

  (Video: Peoples Daily)BEIJING, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping and other leaders of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the state paid tribute to deceased national heroes at Tiananmen Square Monday morning.(Video: Peoples Daily)The other leaders included Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji, Han Zheng and Wang Qishan.The event was held on Martyrs Day, on the eve of National Day. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Republic of China.More than 4,000 representatives from all walks of life gathered in front of the Monument to the Peoples Heroes at Tiananmen Square, including elderly veterans and retired senior officials, relatives of martyrs, honorees of national medals and honorary titles, participants to a Sept. 27 gathering to honor national role models for ethnic unity and progress, as well as students and children.A military band played trumpets to commemorate the martyrs.At 10 a.m., all participants sang the national anthem and then paid a silent tribute to those who devoted their lives to the liberation of the Chinese people and the construction of the Peoples Republic of China, which was founded in 1949.After a chorus of the song of Chinese Young Pioneers by more than 300 pupils, 18 honor guards laid nine flower baskets in front of the monument.The baskets were presented in the names of the CPC Central Committee; the National Peoples Congress Standing Committee; the State Council; the National Committee of the Chinese Peoples Political Consultative Conference; the Central Military Commission; non-communist parties, All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, and patriotic persons without party affiliations; peoples organizations and people from all walks of life; veterans, retired senior cadres and the relatives of martyrs; as well as Chinese Young Pioneers.Xi straightened the red ribbons on the baskets and led a group of senior officials in a walk a...

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  Xi confers highest state honors on individuals ahead of National Day

  Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivers a speech at the presentation ceremony of the national medals and honorary titles of the Peoples Republic of China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 29, 2019. Xi presented the medals to the awardees before the speech. (Photo: Xinhua/Yao Dawei)President Xi Jinping on Sunday presented national medals and honorary titles of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC), the highest state honors, to dozens of individuals ahead of the 70th founding anniversary of the PRC.Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, helped the awardees put on the medals and shook hands with them at a ceremony in the Great Hall of the People. Representatives received medals for some of the honorees.Addressing the event, Xi conveyed congratulations and respect to heroes and role models who received the Medal of the Republic and honorary titles and foreign friends who received the Friendship Medal.Noting that the awardees are outstanding representatives of the people who contributed to the cause of the Party and the people, Xi said their deeds and contributions will always be marked in the history of the PRC.When people respect and advocate heroes, more heroes will emerge, Xi said, adding that the Party and the state have always attached great importance to honoring heroes and role models."Today, we honor these heroes and role models with the highest standards to promote their qualities of loyalty, perseverance and humbleness," he said.Xi stressed their loyalty to the cause of the Party and the people, their dedication to hard work for decades in a row in the fields where the Party and the people need them most, and their humbleness to make huge sacrifice at ordinary job posts without pursuing fame or self-inter...

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  China holds art performance to celebrate 70th founding anniversary of PRC

  Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji, Han Zheng and Wang Qishan join over 4,000 people to watch a high-profile art performance, named "Stride Forward, the Nation," at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 29, 2019. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)A high-profile art performance was held in Beijing on Sunday evening, ahead of the National Day that falls on Oct. 1, in celebration of the 70th founding anniversary of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC).Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji, Han Zheng and Wang Qishan joined over 4,000 people to watch the performance, named "Stride Forward, the Nation," at the Great Hall of the People.At 7:55 p.m., Xi and other leaders walked into the auditorium and shook hands with the representatives of senior comrades, paying respect to them amid applause.The performance was divided into four parts, featuring symphony, chorus, poetry recital and dance.The first part recalled the days when the Chinese nation was in despair and presented how the Communist Party of China (CPC) united Chinese people and led them to found New China after 28 years of struggles.The second part focused on the socialist revolution and construction period after New China was founded in 1949. The third part showed Chinas development since the reform and opening-up as well as the peoples aspiration for national reunification.The fourth part showed the progress achieved as socialism with Chinese characteristics entered a new era since the 18th CPC National Congress.

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  China holds art performance to celebrate 70th founding anniversary of PRC

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  Ceremony commemorating Martyrs' Day at Tian'anmen Square kicks off

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  Graphics: Recap of China's National Day military parades in history

  The military parade has been an important part of Chinas National Day ceremony.From the founding of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) in 1949 to the 10th founding anniversary in 1959, a grand military parade was held every year at Tiananmen Square, 11 times altogether. Afterwards, China held a military parade as a way to celebrate the National Day in the 35th (in 1984), the 50th (in 1999) and the 60th anniversary (in 2009).On the eve of the coming military parade on Chinas 70th founding anniversary, CGTN brings back a retrospect of National Day military parades, compares the number of personnel and duration in all 14 previous parades and the one around the corner, and weapons and equipment exhibited in the five major parades – the founding ceremony, the 10th, the 35th, the 50th, and the 60th anniversary.

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  From space to sea: China's 70 years' scientific odyssey

  Since its founding 70 years ago, the Peoples Republic of China has gone to heights – and depths – no one has ever dared to brave thanks to its eagerness for scientific knowledge. (Photo: CGTN)Dongfanghong-1, Chinas first man-made satellite was successfully sent to the space on April 24, 1970, opening a new chapter in Chinas space history.China became the fifth country to independently launch a satellite after the former Soviet Union, U.S., France and Japan. However, space flight was no more than a dream at the time.Nearly 70 years later, a communication satellite named "ChinaSat 6C" was sent to space onboard a Long March-3B carrier rocket on March 10, 2019, marking the 300th mission of Chinas Long March carrier rocket series.It took 37 years for Chinas Long March carrier rockets to complete their first 100 launches, eight years for the next 100 ones, and only four years for the third 100.Over the past 70 years, China take up increasingly tough challenges, from the launch of Dongfanghong-1 satellite to the first manned spaceship, Mozi quantum communication satellite, BeiDou Navigation Satellite System and Change-4s first-ever soft-landing on the far side of the Moon."It is Chinas innovative spirit in space exploration that forged Chinas first satellite, and leads to groundbreaking development of Chinas space industry," said Sun Jiadong, the father of Chinas satellite technology.In the future, China will embark on new historical missions such as exploring Mars, returning with samples from the Moon and completing the construction of a space station.2019 also coincides with the 110th anniversary of Chinas civil aviation industry, which took off after Feng Ru, a pioneering Chinese aviator, successfully flied an aircraft named "Feng Ru 1" designed and built by his company in California on September 21, 1909.Chinas aviation industry has picked up pace over the following yea...

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  China wows the world with commerce, trade leaps over 70 years: official

  BEIJING, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- China has made solid development in commerce and trade during the past seven decades, impressing the world with investment, consumption and foreign trade hikes.China is now the worlds second-largest consumer market, with its retail sales of consumer goods at around 38 trillion yuan (about 5.4 trillion U.S. dollars) in 2018, up from 27.7 billion yuan in 1952, Minister of Commerce Zhong Shan told a press conference Sunday.Compared to 1.13 billion dollars in 1950, Chinas foreign trade volume in 2018 topped the world at a whopping 4.6 trillion dollars, among which 2 trillion dollars came from imports, said Zhong.As an increasingly favorable destination for foreign investment, China came in second in the world with 138.3 billion dollars in foreign direct investment in 2018, with 960,000 foreign-invested companies by the end of last year.Chinas outbound direct investment also snowballed over the past decades to rank second worldwide at 143 billion dollars in 2018, contributing to the economic growth of local communities around the world, Zhong said.(Photo: VCG)

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  Xi addresses presentation ceremony of national medals, honorary titles

  BEIJING, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- President Xi Jinping delivered a speech at the presentation ceremony of the national medals and honorary titles of the Peoples Republic of China in the Great Hall of the People Sunday morning.Photo: XinhuaXi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, presented the medals to the awardees before the speech.

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  Xi presents national medals, honorary titles

  BEIJING, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- President Xi Jinping presented national medals and honorary titles of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) to awardees in the Great Hall of the People on Sunday morning.Photo: XinhuaXi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, helped the awardees wear the medals and shook hands with them.Addressing the event, Xi conveyed congratulations and respect to heroes and role models who received the Medal of the Republic and the honorary titles, and foreign friends who received the Friendship Medal.Noting that the awardees are outstanding representatives of the people who contributed to the cause of the Party and the people, Xi said their deeds and contributions will always be marked in the history of the PRC.When people respect and advocate heroes, more heroes will come to the fore, Xi said, adding that the Party and the state have always attached great importance to honoring heroes and role models."Today, we honor these heroes and role models with the highest standards to promote their qualities of loyalty, perseverance and humbleness," he said.Xi stressed their loyalty to the cause of the Party and the people, their dedication to hard work for decades in a row in the fields where the Party and the people need them most, and their humbleness to make huge sacrifice at ordinary job posts without pursuing fame or self-interests."Heroes and role models once again demonstrate with their actions that greatness comes out of the ordinary," Xi said, adding that adhering to firm ideals and convictions and working tirelessly to have their jobs done, every ordinary person can have an extraordinary life and every ordinary job can produce extraordinary achievements.He encouraged the awardees to cherish the honor and influence more people with their strong faith, belief and confidence."We have sincere gratitude to the recipients of the Friendship Med...

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  Beijingers thrilled by Oct 1 parade rehearsal

  Beijing residents got a sneak peek at Chinas upcoming National Day parade on October 1, as aircraft formations conducted a rehearsal above the citys downtown on Sunday morning.Chinese military planes trail colored smoke as they fly in formation above the city center in Beijing on Sunday. They were rehearsing for a military parade on October 1 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Republic of China. (Photo: AP)According to a video released on the Sina Weibo account of the Peoples Daily, a KJ-2000 early warning aircraft led eight J-10 fighter jets from the Bayi Aerobatic Team, which dragged plumes of red, blue, yellow and green.Photos and videos taken by military enthusiasts and ordinary Beijing residents, and circulated on Chinese social media, show other participating aircraft including an echelon of five J-20 stealth fighter jets and helicopters flying in formation to form the number of 70, in honor of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC).Y-20 large transport planes, J-15 aircraft carrier-based fighter jets and Z-10 attack helicopters were also seen above Beijing."I am really happy to see the rehearsal. The aircraft and the rainbow it dragged were wonderful," a Beijing resident surnamed Wang told the Global Times on Sunday."Im really proud of my country and its development over the past decades. Im looking forward to the actual parade on October 1," she said.The photos and videos went viral. The Sina Weibo post by the Peoples Daily gained 20,000 likes in only about two hours."My adrenalin was pumping. Go China!!!" reads a typical comment by net users.Other netizens recalled the founding ceremony held on October 1, 1949, when Zhou Enlai, the first premier of the PRC, asked warplanes to fly over Tiananmen Square twice because of their limited number, according to China Youth Daily."There are as many warpl...

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  Second parade rehearsal held; new weapons spotted

  A tourist takes a photo of the Tiananmen Suare on Saturday. The square was decorated ahead of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Republic of China, which falls on October 1. (Photo: IC)A parade of weapons and equipment including nuclear, hypersonic and stealthy ones were spotted in Beijing early Sunday morning during the second rehearsal to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Republic of China, delighting online legions of patriotic military enthusiasts.Photos and videos began surfacing on Chinese mainland social media as early as Saturday morning as military hardware rolled into downtown Beijing districts to prepare to join in the massive late-night rehearsal.Type 99A tanks driving down Beijing boulevards were among the first images, their desert camouflage delighting enthusiasts who recalled the jungle look of previous parades.The tanks were everywhere: more than 20 in one picture and that wasnt counting all the infantry fighting vehicles, amphibious assault vehicles and mobile artillery.Type 15 tanks were also sighted on the streets of the capital city, suggesting that the lightweight tank will make its debut to the general public on October 1.Military observers identified Dongfeng-41 (DF-41) intercontinental ballistic missiles, capable of carrying 10 independently targetable nuclear warheads and hitting anywhere on Earth, according to Hong Kong Economic Times.They also spotted the DF-17 ballistic missile, said to be carrying a hypersonic glide vehicle similar to Russias Avangard, moving along the highway into Beijing.Meanwhile online videos and photos captured two types of drone: one aerodynamic design believed to be high supersonic and stealthy, the other with a fly wing stealth design: probably the Sharp Sword stealth attack drone seen test flying back in 2013.More mysterious was an image of a large autonomous underwater vehicle. Its mission remains unknown.Beijing residents also claime...

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  Tian'anmen Square to close on weekend for celebration rehearsal

  File photo: VCGBEIJING, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- Tiananmen Square in the center of Beijing will be temporarily closed on Saturday and Sunday for the second rehearsal of the celebrations of the 70th founding anniversary of the Peoples Republic of China, authorities said.The square is scheduled to be reopened to the public at 10 a.m. next Monday, the Tiananmen area management committee said.

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  First rehearsal for National Day celebrations concludes

  The first joint rehearsal for the upcoming National Day celebrations ended early Sunday morning in Beijing, about three weeks ahead of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC), which falls on Oct. 1.A general view of a huge flower and fruit basket monument at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, September 27, 2017. (File Photo: IC)The rehearsal was held from 11 p.m. Saturday to the wee hours on Sunday in Tiananmen Square in downtown Beijing. About 90,000 people were involved in the rehearsal and related supporting services.A total of six parts of the celebrations were rehearsed, including a grand military parade, a mass pageant and performances as well as the on-site test of the control system of fireworks display, according to the media center for the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the PRC.The rehearsal was well organized and reached the expected results, according to the center.Beijing municipal authorities expressed appreciation of local residents for their understanding and support of the rehearsal.

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  Beijingers sweat it out during rehearsals for National Day parade

  Soldiers march through Tiananmen Square on August 23, 2015during a parade rehearsal. (Photo: Global Times)Thousands of Beijings ordinary people have been preparing for months for the upcoming grand parade scheduled for October 1 in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Republic of China.Some 100,000 people who will take part in the parade have been practicing in their units and in larger groups at military parade training centers, multiple participants told the Global Times on Thursday.Some 60,000 residents will also take part in evening celebrations on National Day.Many of them are government workers or students. They started practicing for the big event since July, said participants."We practice two or three times a week, during the day near where we work. Now that weve learned what were supposed to do, we have been taken to a location in the early mornings for more exercises since August," a participant who asked not to be named told the Global Times.The participant said a rehearsal lasted from late Tuesday night to early Wednesday morning at a military parade training center in Beijings northwestern suburban district Changping.The first full dress rehearsal is scheduled from Saturday to Sunday at Tiananmen Square, news website chinanews.com reported on Monday.Multiple other dress rehearsals will be held in September, the Global Times learned."Practices are certainly very tiring as they often take place at midnight. It takes a lot of time and stamina. The organizers even gave us adult diapers because we do not have time togo to toilet during practice," a second participant said. He will carry a flag and march alongside festooned vehicles, he said."We are very happy and proud to get this opportunity to celebrate our motherlands birthday in such a meaningful way. I believe it will all be worth it," said a participant, adding that everyone in his group is proud...