China National Day--The 59th birthday of People's Republic of China

On October 1, 1949 14 o'clock, the Central People's Government committee holds the first conference, the consistent resolution, announced People's Republic of China Central People's Government is founded. Central People's Government presidents, vice-president and committee member announced takes office. Same date 15 o'clock, the capital 300,000 soldiers and civilians assemble the Tiananmen Square, the grand hold celebrates People's Republic of China Central People's Government to be established the magnificent ceremony. Chairman Mao Zedong announced dignified that,People's Republic of China Central People's Government today is founded, and raised personally the first Five-Starred Red Flag.

Old photos tell history--China National Day

On October 1, 1949 a grand ceremony was witnessed by 300,000 people in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, and Mao Zedong, chairman of the Central People's Government, solemnly proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC).

On October 1, 1984, Deng Xiaoping paticipated in China National Day Military Parade. In 1979, China instituted a guiding policy of “reform and opening to the outside world” under Deng's leadership, and the focus was shifted to modernization. Major efforts were made to reform the economic and political systems.

On October 1, 1999, Jiang Zemin paticipated in China National Day Military Parade. China was step by step establishing a road with Chinese characteristics, a road that would lead to socialist modernization. Profound changes have come about in China since the country embarked on the policy of reform and opening-up.

Chinese President Hu Jintao. The situation in China is the best ever, characterized by a swiftly and vigorously advancing economy and markedly improved living standard.