China celebrates 70th National Day, puts military strength on display
China marks October 1 as National Day to celebrate the Communist rule in the country. This year marked 70 years since the founding of People's Republic of China which they celebrated with a grand military parade. Here is a look.
Thousand gathered at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, on Tuesday October 1, to celebrate the founding day of Communist China. ( Photo | AP )
China holds a grand parade every year which they start by remembering their former leader Mao Zedong. ( Photo | AP )
Giving a speech at the parade, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that no force could halt China's advance. ( Photo | AP )
The country showed its military power in a grand manner. The Chinese military honour guard marched to commemorate 70th anniversary of Communist China. ( Photo | AP )
China's female military honour guard, wearing red, the colour of communism, also marched at the Tiananmen Square. ( Photo | AP )
A series of military vehicles rolled down the Tiananmen Square to mark the grand day. ( Photo | AP )
Military vehicles, carrying DF-17, were displayed. ( Photo | AP )
Trucks carrying weapons including a nuclear-armed missile designed to evade U.S. defenses marched the Beijing. ( Photo | AP )
Chinese military vehicles carrying JL-2, submarine-launched missiles roll during the parade. ( Photo | AP )
The parade also showed the trucks rolling DF-41 ballistic missiles. ( Photo | AP )
The People's Liberation Army ( PLA ) displayed aircraft that add to the country's military strength. ( Photo | AP )
Participants at the parade also waved the Chinese Flag to celebrate the big day. ( Photo | AP)
