China celebrates its 73rd National Day - in pictures

Soldiers staged colourful parades to mark the establishment of the People's Republic of China on October 1, 1949

Premier Li Keqiang gives a speech during a dinner reception at the Great Hall of the People on the eve of the People's Republic of China's 73rd National Day holiday in Beijing. AP

Premier Li Keqiang gives a speech during a dinner reception at the Great Hall of the People on the eve of the People's Republic of China's 73rd National Day holiday in Beijing. AP

Oct 01, 2022

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