China usually holds a huge military parade every decade to mark its national day but says it will not be part of centenary celebrations in July. Photo: AFP
China usually holds a huge military parade every decade to mark its national day but says it will not be part of centenary celebrations in July. Photo: AFP
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China says there will be no military parade to mark Communist Party centenary

  • Senior official rules out lavish display but says new spaces will be created to showcase PLA history
  • Meanwhile, party history is to be taught at schools across the country this year

Jun Mai
Jun Mai in Beijing

Updated: 5:04pm, 23 Mar, 2021

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China usually holds a huge military parade every decade to mark its national day but says it will not be part of centenary celebrations in July. Photo: AFP
China usually holds a huge military parade every decade to mark its national day but says it will not be part of centenary celebrations in July. Photo: AFP
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