China Celebrates 70th Anniversary of Communist Revolution
China celebrated Tuesday 70 years since Chairman Mao proclaimed the Peoples Republic, following years of revolutionary war. China held military and civilian parades, in a show of strength, culminating in Tian'anmen Square where President Xi Xinping addressed crowds.
"Chinese people of all ethnic groups have made great achievements that amaze the world over the past seven decades through concerted efforts and arduous struggle...On our journey forward, we must uphold the leadership of the Communist Party of China, maintain the principal status of people, and stay on the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics," President Xi told the crowds.
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President Xi addresses crowdsXinhua
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Peoples Liberation Army on the military parade, displaying both the Communist Party flag, and China's five star national flagXinhua
Those from China's ethnic minorities attended ceremonies to celebrate the Peoples RepublicXinhua
Female members of the PLA march in Beijing.Xinhua
China's firepower on display at the military paradeXinhua
Citizens listen to speeches, with Chairman Mao's portrait looking onXinhua
Evening ceremony in BeijingXinhua