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China celebrates 60 years
China formally kicked off its mass celebrations of 60 years of communist rule with a 60-gun salute that rung out across Beijing's historic Tiananmen Square earlier today. Hundreds of thousands of participants marched past Tiananmen Square in costume or uniform, with floats and dancers mingling with soldiers and military hardware. Collected here are photographs of the once-in-a-decade National Day parade in Beijing, and of others commemorating the anniversary elsewhere. (39 photos total)

Dancers from the National Ballet of China performs the "Red Detachment of Women" ballet at the Tanggu Great Theater, part of the celebration of China's 60th anniversary, in Tianjin, September 26, 2009. The "Red Detachment of Women" is a full-length Chinese ballet depicting a peasant woman's journey into the PLA, combining Western dance style with Chinese cultural elements. (REUTERS/Jason Lee) #

Tattoo artist Ren Liang works on a tattoo celebrating China's 60th anniversary on customer Chen Huang's back in his shop in central Beijing September 28, 2009. The small tattoo parlour has had an influx of requests for tattoos which symbolise the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. (REUTERS/David Gray) #
More links and information
China Celebrates 60 Years of Communist Rule - NYTimes.com, 10/01
Hong Kongers protest on China's National Day - AP, 10/01
Live Blogging China’s National Day Parade - WSJ.com, 10/01
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very unit and well orgnization of their happy birthday.now THE CHINA is the well famous in the world, evrey things is advanced technology , you can memorised of the OLAMPIC time.
Irony is voting for an American president who proposes/supports communist/socialist tactics, and then turning around and criticizing the communist practices and oppressions of other countries.
"Free Tibet!" and "Down with capitalism and free markets!" out of the same mouth....get out of your Prius, put down the soy latte and open your eyes!
I think it should be a requirement for people to live in other countries before they are allowed to have an opinion about the politics in that area. Personally I've only lived in the US and China (mainland), so I wouldn't consider myself informed enough to fully understand something like Tibet, and I won't pretend like I do.
To 1409,
When NA considers immigrants are as important as its own generations no country can steal ur jobs. First fix ur own politicians and change ur attitude towards immigrants and I am sure immigrants will love ur country and work for it.
ME GUSTO!!!
Bonito muy bonito pero... realmente da miedo¡¡¡
Tanta perfección no es buena...
Me hace recordar algo que sucedió hace años ...de manos de los nazis.
@1502, please use your mind to think. Any nation with a well disciplined military force = Nazi? Come on...
Une inquiŽtante parfaite discipline...Žtant donnŽ le nombre des absents dont nous ne voyons pas la condition...sont-ils aussi disciplinŽs...l'AmŽrique pense-t-elle encore au "pŽril jaune"...?????
Indian Army is the best........Nothing can take over it
A great celebration, befitting for a great nation!
The chinese people have worked hard, and that is the reason for their success.
Umar, Pakistan.
it un forgetable moment.of great CHINA.
CONGRATULATONS......!
Monichan Kalapurackal, Austria (Europe)
So much money spent in war. You should pay better salaries for your people and try to make them stop dyind from hungry.
Congratyoulation to china, Masterful,, Wake up America?
Sensacional!
Um exemplo para o mundo de beleza e organização.
Parabéns à República Popular da China pelo aniversário dos 60 anos da revolução.
I can only say: I love China
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Um grandioso espetáculo Humano, mas existe humanidade nesta exebição??? Qual a verdadeira intensão??? Lembra muito exibições da antiga URSS como demostração de poder bélico na decada de 70 e 80 e tambem exibições de um markting estilo USA "somos os melhores"
Gasta-se muito com demostrações de poder e nenhum para uma busca de equilibrio e respeito a vida e ao planeta .
Why can't the people of Tibet practise their religion?
I love china !
1514.
"Why can't the people of Tibet practise their religion?" -> Because you are fooled to believe they cannot practise their religion. Go to Tibet and you will know how much lie you've heard.
#1505
Don't make me laugh!!
Those are some beautiful pictures. It kind of scares you to see themRay Morgan
AWESOME PHOTOS! Thank you.
How sad that the world thinks this is a great celebration...The picture of the man and his son watching on TV capturing a picture of Mao is disturbing on many levels. Mao, who killed some 50-70 million of his own people, is still venerated there. This country is big, well financed and disciplined...no doubt their president keeps his finger tenuously on the switch. God bless the USA!
Muchos chinos en china !!
China had picked up so fast & country has prosper and also the people
with the new era ahead.
China’s rise to prominence within the international political and economic domain is not unexpected, but much planned, well supported by hard labor, well coordinated industrial and trade policies as well as through directed administration leveraging excellent people management. Even if China has less hinterland that it’s controparti, the United States, the strong workforce and cheap labor provides China a strategic advantage in her commerce of production and manufacturing.
China is now well integrated in the international economic arena along with her peers, the nations of BRICS, a Pan Afro-Asian-Latam Economic conglomeration, well thought off as a posterior part of conceived sense by W.C. Mitchell of the NBER, way back in the 1930’s, in his book ‘The Business Cycles I &II’. That seems inherent as this is limited in order which was bound to happen post WWII, with a shift of economic balance and power, with one lateral movement of economic equilibrium. Although US still hounds with her $13.5 trillion economy, not more soon will the tide turn in the favor of China(by 2025-2028). We have had a similar situation following Japan’s rise in the late 70’s and 80’s when Japan was truncated as production king of the world, or more just, seeker than precision, followed by federal Republic of Germany.
Strange as it may sound, China did all these being under communist regime, with a political ideology much hated in the western hemisphere. Now, the question remains, of whether one can believe China with her huge military organization behind, and several political controversies lying alongside, i.e., the Tibet and the Taiwan factors! Who knows what would happen, but we would like to expect China to be a much more diplomatic deterrent in matters of conflicts with her neighbors.
Me hubiera gustado que mostraran también la parte"oscura" de China,la de la miseria y la de las cárceles atestadas.
A leer la historia señores y a recordar a Adolf Hitler... porque esto,se le parece demasiado....
Glora eterna a Mao Tse Dong
When I sent it to some friends they could not get it.
It's amazing. Beautiful pictures.
Congratulations ...... Chinese men .... !!!!!!
This pictures are interesting.
impresionante,no hay palagras para admirar tanto de todo.
Da gusto ver a una juventud tan GUAPA, lástima que no salieron sus maravillosos gimnastas.
Mariano
The pictures are very real and impressive
Nice pictures- a beautiful celebration- thank you..
Excellent
Absolument fabuleux.
Des photos superbes.
It is for sure that China has gone a long way from a poor, laid-back country. Now more than ever, their army is the most populous and the biggest in the world and their weapons had gone sophisticated as well. We can just hope that they will not be the next conqueror of other countries, because even the most modern system of security will not be able to surpass their numbers...the Chinese are all over the world, and in big numbers as well. Good luck!
Quand on voie un pays avoir une si grande puissance de guerre on se demande pourquoi. Surtout que tout cet argent investit en armement alors que le peuple est pauvre en grande majorité.
@1536, why China need a strong arm force? Because she remembers her humiliation past she suffered from western "civilized" countries, that include your native country France.
Is it true that the young men now outnumber the young women 10 to 1 ?
Oh dear, I hope they don't get too bored with their lives. Great pictures though.
1509.So much money spent in war. You should pay better salaries for your people and try to make them stop dyind from hungry.
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U know nothing about China
Superb!!!!!!!!!
vow...excellent photos and outstanding celebration of 60s.
WHAT AMAZING PICTURES THAT MAKES ME FEEL A PROUD OF THE CHINA ARMY AS WELL.
THANKS MILLION
To1462,
How do you know about the "70 million souls lost"?
But,the fact,is that Chinese people is happy about their life,and China is diffrent from the Nazi .We will never become nazi,too.
DO YOU KNOW THE TRUE THINGS IN CHINA?
If you don't know,you'd better shut up!
it was really superb
1449, true words but soceity just go's with main stream.
Excellent reportage... mis on pense toujours aux oeufs; il y a le blanc et le jaune, mais une fois mélangé, il ne reste plus que le jaune.....
Much More wonderful than the pictures photoed by CCTV, the main median in china. I promise that majority people in china felt uncomfortable when they were watching the vidoe in TV.
What a beautiful photos. But I felt different of my country all of things.
nice display! but the point is that in a situation of world hunger, climate change and associated food security, i just don't understand the need of such show offs. It would have been better, if a very small amount of money from these would have been spent for people that are hungry.
let them be mightier, still they don't abstain themselves from putting their nose into other country's affairs, which is a pity!
Très impressionnant,grandiose,mais quel froide rigueur,noyée sous un flot de
couleurs....C'est presque trop parfait ! Cela tient de la compétition...Cette
vision de gigantisme qui se veut artistique me mets mal à l'aise.
Congrats on ur 60th Independence Day.The pictures show alot of efort they put in and how they were proud of their contry.
I can't agree with you more #1454, look back the road we Chinese have been through, our country suffered with war , robbery, destruction, people were killed and raped by foreign invaders since 1840 (although they didn't think so, no matter what excuse they used, that's invasion! ) and our government was forced to sign a series of inequality treaty, so that's why Hong Kong was “Lease” to U.K for a hundred years, that's why Tai Wan was under the rule of Japanese by 5 decades.
All these lessons your ancestors taught us was the truth that without a powerful nation , Chinese can't not avoid being bullying. Now we're getting stronger and stronger and you guys begin to fear? Fear about revenge? Therefore spread slanderous rumours to a growing up country? Yeah, that's what your politicians did in the same way.
Do you know how your ancestor find the way to make themselves peaceful in mind after killing people or robbing something doesn't belongs to them? They begged God to save them, they begged Jesus's redemption. Do you know how ridiculous that is? So every unforgivable criminal just need to stay in the church for a little while and then his guilty was erased? Debt should be paid, what your ancestor did in Africa and Asia in the last 2 hundred years? Your country was nourishing by people's blood, otherwise, how would you thing U.K , U.S.A can be developed so well in such a short period? Without war, despoliation, your nation just can't make it! Can you see how many Chinese historical relic display in Great Britain Museum and Louvre? Do you feel shame when you visit these museum? What a shame on you guys~~~ when the western school teachers teach their children to be an honest ,righteous people, HAHAHA...How irony it is?
China had picked up so fast,not like another army government.China is very grate.
GREAT 4 ADVANCE TECHNOLOGY
ISTO NADA É MAIS DO QUE O CARNAVAL DELES , BANDO DE COMUNISTAS AUTORITARIOS.
V.T.C.
CHINA SERÁ LA PRIMERA POTENCIA MUNDIAL MUY PRONTO!
Just amazing!! Incredible pictures! What a sensational celebration!
we visited china in june 2007.a great country.
These guys don't fool around when they have a street party.
Great photos
Great. We still need to learn lot from them
Wah...... very nice picture :)
These pictures tell: If you treat Chinese as friends, you get friends. If you treat them as enemies, you get a qualified enemy with 1.3 billion population. I completely support 1467's comments and answeres to some anti-China and anti-Chinese comments!! With convincing and undeniable historical and current facts, 1467 gave a great comment. With such a large population, with a huge nation that covers 12 time zones and 56 ethnic groups, Chinese people have made an outstanding achievement in such a short period of time. But they are still humble, modest, friendly, nice to people in other nations. They are not arrogant and mean, and they don't use its military power tand economic power to bully others, like many West nations have done and are still doing in the world.
Funny how 'Tank-Man' isn't mentioned.... ever....
Speak out against the government of China, stand in front of an army of tanks, and try to make your voice heard, you are pretty much dead.
I haven't been back to my own country since 2002, and I've made plan to do it this year just so I'll feel I have more rights to be proud of it.
that was great pictures of chine. thank you for sending these pictures to use. we all love to learn about new places. thank you agian
After George Bush's invasions everywhere using whatever reasons he could think of, it is rather necessary for countries to show their muscle to prevent from being the next victim
To 1563 the Tank Man fan:
You know, there have been a lot of Chinese figures passing by in history. Many are remembered as heros and many forgotten. But I bet in your good people's mind on the tank man can be remembered. Well, why? Let me answer for you, because people like him can help you overthrow the Chinese government which you are made to believe a threat to your so called "free world".
So the only I learn from you is that you only care about whoever can "fight the evil commies" but never care about the life about Chinese people. So you are actually defending your own "freedom", freedom you ancestors had when then broke into our nation and toolk everything away. Are you friend? I don't think so.
For us Chinese people, we want a good life. I for one do not think the tank man has any constructive role in this process. Well, he may satisfy your dream, so you can keep him your hero forever.
Diciplina, Òrden, y Limpieza,las tres bases para trampolìn de la vida...y si nò, òbserven el resultado de una Cultura Milenaria !!!!
To me it shows how powerful they are, and we dont have that much time, we will see china destory 2/3 of this world its in the Bible. The USA is the last roman empire.
good exposure of military wealth which is unwanted and unwarrented.....
Chinese are the best brains in the universe today and the same should be used to help erradicate human pain and hunger. and not with guns and rockets.
the people who showed all these gimmicks are all nowhere today both
in economy and health and wealth.
Buddha gave brains to Chinese and Indians to help the needy and not show off strength and die in the hands of cunning and hypocrates.
Better beware chinese and Indians and learn the lessons from the peopple who are suffering due to Iraq , Iran , Koriya, Afganisthan, Vietnam , Libya
cuba etc.
World is of all praise for the chinese for their economically cheaper $ goods made available to them during the last decade and there are lot to come and that people of the world is expecting more from them and certainly not guns and ammunitions.
Chinese will not forget the Newtons law '"WHAT IS THROWN ON THE WALL WILL ONLY COME BACK TO THEM WITH MORE SPEED"
Es un ejemplo de que el potencial para crear y organizar un esquema
de vida digno subyace en cada ser humano sin excepciones . Si logramos erradicar el miedo, la violencia , el absolutismo ideológico, la represión y el desprecio por la dignidad de la vida, los resultados pudieran no ser tan perfectos pero la mirada jamas apuntaría a la guerra o al impulso sordo por no ser excluido.
Now let's see a multiparty democracy in China and then we shall rejoice at the triumph of free human spirit.
Right now everything is obviously on Gun Point.
I would love to love China, not be forced to feel scared or even impressed.
Whoa!
People ... what's with all this congratulation???????
This show of pictures is celebrating 60 years of ... COMMUNISM.
Is that seriously something to be celebrated? Are you all in favour of the mass murders and loss of privacy and democracy that is the backbone of communism?
I was aghast at seeing the Empire State Building alight with communist colours.
Who do you think is amassing American dollars and US government debt? Have you ever stopped to consider how this could turn against the United States if China ever decided they wanted to collect that debt? There will be no mercy, just as there is none for its own people who go against them. The current mood from the government of China is working well as they they hoodwink the nations of the world into thinking radical changes have been and will continue to be made. But do not let yourselves be fooled - there will be a huge price to pay sometime in the future. China is just biding its time and hooking the US and other nations into acceptance.
It is not the nature of Communism to help people. They exist solely for power and control.
Why would we want to celebrate 60 years of Communist rule??????
fabulus!!
thanks for sharing these photos with me
simplemente maravilloso !!!GREAT¡¡¡¡
fantástico! y se, viene de los chinos.... que cultura maravillosa!
To 1573:
You are making the same mistake with many other by mixing China with the Soviet Union.
What you said about "communism getting control" might be true for the Soviet, but it is definitely different with China. Think about this, if we see the mass murder and genocide happen in Aferica after WWII and conclude these are all result of capitalism and free election, would you agree?
As for how Chinese government treats its own people, I'd say with the current resource and technology China has, also with people like you who wish China to fall, the government has done a good job protecting China's future and its own people. Ask anyone who has been to China for more than two weeks (you can find plenty on this blog), you will know how wrong you are.
Actually, you are fooled by your own government, who want to create an enemy so you will forget all these domestic issues and dirty things your government has done. You will eventually pay for your ignorance and arrogance. China won't attack you, nor will drag you down, but will leave you behind, just as what US has done to Europe.
As a Chinese saying goes, you wish for a friend,you get a friend, you wish for an enemy, you get a qualified one.
"si bis pacem parabelumm "
! Si quieres paz, preparate para la guerra !
(locucion latina)
Hermosisima manifestacion de cohesion social y disciplina !
! Impresionante !
best expirence to know about china our best friend of India.
" Hindi Chini Bhai-Bhai " this thought helps to the total world to read how relationship helps to generate econamy.
excellent lining and discpline :)..
WOW!!! CONGRATULATIONS CHINA !!! THIS IS AMAZE!!!!!!!!
very good discpline, It shows it is the team work, In india no work with any team
gastos lang yan, ipmigay nyon lang sa mga mahihirap yan
Why people like to talk about Tibet issue of China. Why people didn't see and talk about how Indonesian chinese were raped and killed by Indonesian soldiers in 1998 riot. Why? Double standard?
Tibet is´nt China (Potala Palace).
Awesome...
Communism and capitalism each have their own virtues as well as limitations. Good on China for taking care of her large population far better than ever before.
It is all remarkable. i wish Pakistan could get even a shadow of Chinese's friendship. It is only our administration which may steer us according to the progressive system of an ambitious nation. We the people can certainly work like Chinese if we are provoked and motivated.
well, not far from Cuba's regime, Europeans has also a strong opinion on this, when no Democracy no freedom of speech, of education, of health cares, of sexual orientation, very nice job, superb images, where is Popular = Belongs to the People here? For such a marvelous history you guys have, is it what the Emperor wanted? Freedom is bigger than this show.
What I want to tell is that people don't misunderstand this celebration please. Because, as I know as a Chinese, there are two purposes to hold this celebration:
1. We have a national convention since 1949 the Founding of the New China that is"a small celebration per 5 years and a big celebration per 10 years from the Founding. It is just a kind of memorizing of the suffering in the past, and new generation should remember how hard it was to found this country you are seeing now. Which means we don't intentionally show OFF !!
2. I think government want to more encourage Chinese citizens besides to let the world know us better.
BTW Which nation dose not have problems? Can you confidently to declare your country doesn't have any dissatisfaction from people? We should have a long-term view to inspect a thing, and that is exactly where our Chinese advantage is. We can forgive and tolerate even be generous, we don't have bible, but we have our own morality from our ancient passed on generation by generation.
As a Hydro Power professional, i could see how China got Three gorges project out of morass, How world's largest Generators were brought to be made in China, How corruption was forced out of scene.
Hats off to people loyal to their country. We can only grudge them, hate them for their progress, find faults, and live in the Jai Ho Hype created by the Cheats at the helm of affairs to divert our attention from truth.
A shame , do we excell anywhere except in Swiss Money, custordial killings, breaking of society into reservation groups 'DIVIDE AND RULE'.
We are taught that God destined us to cheat, to bribe, get killed, have poor quality, take salary but don't work, hate other man on any pretext. Because that allows the Bad character to rule and his dogs to get the remains. Indian citizen is a guest he has no responsibility so need not do anything.
AND WE KILL OUR CONSCIENCE IN THE NAME OF GOD.
LET US TELL AND LISTEN THE TRUTH.
1564 ya after making the money in usa or canada?like allthe chines
with grocery store restaurant and everything alse,you are proud to go back
he he he?
1573
write onnnn
Very Impressive. They deserve to rule the world.
nice picture
but we should work harder to make our county better
god bless us
Me gusta mucho !ARRIBA CHINA!
Modern Slavery :(
Mere pomp & show trying to impress but failing miserably in the essentials of life. Lord have mercy on the Chinese People , great as they are , but having to put up with such tyranny .