China holds celebrations marking 70th anniversary of PRC founding(1/5)

Troops are seen during the celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 1, 2019. (Xinhua/Zhao Yingquan)

A flag-raising ceremony is held in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC), at the Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 1, 2019. (Xinhua/Yin Gang)

The celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) start on Oct. 1, 2019 in Beijing, capital of China. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

Parade guards step in place during the celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 1, 2019. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

The celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) start on Oct. 1, 2019 in Beijing, capital of China. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)