Chinese officers and soldiers of the People's Liberation Army marched in front of Tiananmen Gate at the start of the military parade to mark the 60th China anniversary in Beijing on Thursday. David Gray/ReutersChina Celebrates 60 Years of Communism -- New York Times
BEIJING — China’s leaders marked the 60th anniversary of Communist Party rule on Thursday with a precision display of military bravado and a confident prediction by President Hu Jintao that “infinitely bright prospects” lie ahead for the world’s most populous nation.
The dense blanket of smog that had covered China’s capital for days disappeared Thursday morning, leaving crystal skies and perfect autumn temperatures for the columns of armor and thousands of goose-steeping troops that paraded past Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City.
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More News On China's 60th Anniversary
Big parade: Communist China marks its 60th year -- AP
China marks 60 years with spectacle of power -- Yahoo News/Reuters
China celebrates National Day extravaganza -- Yahoo News/AFP
China celebrates 60th anniversary of Communist rule with largest parade in history -- The Telegraph
China stages picture-perfect 60th anniversary gala -- Times Online
China shows off military might at 60th anniversary parade -- The Guardian
On Day for China Pride, Little Interest in Ideology -- Michael Wines, New York Times
China's Gala Show of Strength -- Steven Mufson, Washington Post
China marks Communist anniversary -- BBC
China's military struts its stuff -- Asia Times
Foreigners take part in China's National Day parade -- China Daily
China: 60th Year Stirs Pride and Unease -- Time Magazine
China's 60th anniversary: from Mao's ideology to iPhones -- Christian Science Monitor
China anniversary: key dates in 60 years of communism -- The Telegraph
China celebrates 60 years of Communist rule -- Financial Times (Pictures)
In pictures: China's National Day -- BBC
Commentaries And Analysis
The people's republic rising at 60 -- Guardian opinion
Learning From China's Past -- Jean-Pierre Lehmann, Forbes commentary
60 Years of Chinese Communism -- Gordon Chang, Wall Street Journal
China's 60 Years of Living Dangerously -- Jonathan Spence, Financial Times
Past, Present And Future -- Rana Mitter, Times of India