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People’s Republic of China at 70i

October 1, 2019 marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

A huge ceremony is planned for Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, including a military parade to show off the People's Liberation Army's latest equipment and a speech by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Celebrations will also be held across the country, and tourist attractions will be packed as the day also marks the start of Golden Week, where Chinese tourists travel locally and overseas in large numbers.

Security will be tight in Beijing, and the city will be in lockdown in preparation for the event, which will end with a massive display of fireworks.

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While Beijing marked National Day with its largest military parade, Hong Kong was again embroiled in ugly clashes that left a protester hit by a police live round in critical condition

Look beyond the goose-stepping troops and nuclear missiles of China’s National Day parade, however, and it is clear the Communist Party has its work cut out for it to make the country a true superpower.

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Twitter post by Houston Rockets general manager sets off a firestorm in China and leads to a backlash at home for the NBA and its biggest star, LeBron James

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More than 40 listed and privately held Chinese companies might have won big after three patriotic films broke the box-office record for the “golden week” holiday.

Tuesday’s National Day parade featured the country’s latest ground, sea and air-based weapons, which allow it to conduct far-ranging attacks from any platform.

‘Do I have to fly home to file the goddamned diplomatic protest myself?’ Teodoro Locsin Jnr tells staff after Chinese vessels seen at shoal guarded by Filipino soldiers in the South China Sea.

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Pet owners contributed the thousands of ‘peace doves’ released in Tiananmen Square at the end of a huge parade for the 70th anniversary of the People’s Republic.

Taipei says system used in Hong Kong would never be accepted on the island while opposition KMT says ruling DPP must take some blame for cross-strait stalemate.

President says no force can stop China ‘marching forward’ and vows to protect the long-term stability of Hong Kong, before the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China is marked by its biggest ever military parade.

China has evolved from an economic backwater into a world economic powerhouse, but now faces numerous challenges, including the trade war with the United States.

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