In preparation for the parade on October 1 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the phalanx of honor guards of army, navy and air force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army undergoes training at the parade training center in Changping district, Beijing, on September 17. (Photos: Global Times)

In preparation for the parade on October 1 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the phalanx of honor guards of army, navy and air force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army undergoes training at the parade training center in Changping district, Beijing, on September 17.

The phalanx of Chinese peacekeeping forces trains at the parade training center in Changping district, Beijing, on September 17.

The Joint Military Band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army practices at the parade training center in Changping district, Beijing, on September 17.

In preparation for the parade on October 1 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the phalanx of honor guards of army, navy and air force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army undergoes training at the parade training center in Changping district, Beijing, on September 17.

The Joint Military Band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army practices at the parade training center in Changping district, Beijing, on September 17.