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China prepares for its 60th anniversary
Chinese citizens and government workers have been preparing for months for their upcoming celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China on October 1st. Parts of Beijing have been shut down several times, allowing for rehearsals of a once-in-a-decade military parade, multiple artistic performances and shows, fireworks and more. Security concerns are high as well, bringing out large details of security personnel and equipment. Collected here are images from the past several weeks of people around China preparing to celebrate their National Day. (37 photos total)

Workers renovate a statue of China's late chairman Mao Zedong at Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, Hubei province, September 16, 2009. Statues and monuments around the country are being renovated and updated in preparation for the upcoming 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China on October 1. (REUTERS/China Daily)

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Chinese government workers dressed in traditional costumes take part in a competition of singing patriotic songs in Chengdu in southwestern China's Sichuan province, Thursday Sept. 17, 2009. (AP Photo)#

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A chef makes a cake in the shape of Beijing's Tiananmen Gate in Suining, Sichuan province September 18, 2009, to celebrate China's upcoming 60th anniversary. (REUTERS/Stringer)#

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The National Grand Theatre stands surrounded by water in central Beijing September 17, 2009. The theatre is lit by coloured lights in preparation to celebrate China's National Day in October. (REUTERS/Jason Lee)#

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Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) heavy tanks prepare to make their way on to the main east-west thoroughfare, the Avenue of Heavenly Peace, in Beijing on September 18, 2009, as the government rehearsed for a huge October 1st parade that will mark 60 years since the founding of Communist China. Security swarmed the Avenue of Heavenly Peace, shooing citizens away from what will be the parade's route through the heart of the city and past Tiananmen Square. (GOH CHAI HIN/AFP/Getty Images)#

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A man rides a bicycle past the National Unity Poles, which have been named and decorated for October's 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in Beijing's Tiananmen Square September 17, 2009. (REUTERS/Jason Lee)#

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Performers practice for Beijing's 60th Anniversary celebrations at a training camp on the outskirts of Beijing, China on Sept. 16, 2009. Official celebrations will be held in China on Oct. 1 to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. (AP Photo) ** **#

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A Chinese military tank heads towards Tiananmen Square where a rehearsal for China's 60th anniversary will be held in Beijing, Friday, Sept. 18, 2009. Authorities shut down a major part of central Beijing to conduct the rehearsal for the parade. (AP Photo/Elizabeth Dalziel)#

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Chinese military vehicles are parked on Changan Ave. near Tiananmen Square during a rehearsal for a ceremony marking China's 60th anniversary in Beijing, China, on Friday, Sept. 18, 2009. (Nelson Ching/Bloomberg)#

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People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers perform during a rehearsal of a musical drama at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing September 17, 2009. The musical drama is part of celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the founding of Communist China in October. (REUTERS/China Daily)#

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Participants rehearse on one of the National Day floats in Beijing on September 16, 2009. (STR/AFP/Getty Images)#

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A police anti-explosive container is placed on the platform at a metro station in Beijing on August 19, 2009. Beijing police will step up their anti-terror efforts ahead of the 60th anniversary on October 1 of the founding of communist China, with more street patrols and checkpoints, state media said. (LIU JIN/AFP/Getty Images)#

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Workers assemble decorative floats for China's National Day parade at an open area near a sports centre in Beijing on August 27, 2009. China has begun a security clampdown to prevent any disturbances to what it intends to be a glorious celebration of the day 60 years ago when Mao Zedong declared the founding of the People's Republic of China. (AFP/AFP/Getty Images)#

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A worker rests on a chair before the rehearsal of a cantata at the Jiangwan Stadium in Shanghai September 16, 2009. (REUTERS/Aly Song)#

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Paramilitary policemen take part in an oath-taking rally to ensure the safety of the upcoming 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in Beijing September 1, 2009. (REUTERS/Joe Chan)#

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Workers sew Chinese national flags at a factory on the outskirts of Beijing, September 4, 2009. Demand for the flags is increasing as people prepare for the 60th anniversary celebration. (REUTERS/China Daily)#

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Performers take part in a chorus performance of patriotic songs involving 10,000 participants held at a gym in Beijing, China, Wednesday Aug. 26, 2009. (AP Photo)#

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Participants stand in form in a boulevard leading to Tiananmen Square in Beijing during a rehearsal for the 60th anniversary parade August 29, 2009. (REUTERS/Nir Elias)#

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A woman makes a frame for a traditional-style lantern at a workshop in Hongmiao village on the outskirts of Beijing, September 1,2009. The villagers are producing tens of thousands lanterns, which will be used to celebrate China's 60th anniversary. (REUTERS/Jason Lee)#

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A couple take wedding pictures in front of the Tiananmen Gate on September 8, 2009 in Beijing, China. Many people are expected to hold their wedding on National Day. (Feng Li/Getty Images)#

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Members of China's Air Force battalion march as they rehearse for the National Day parade in Beijing on September 10, 2009. (LIU JIN/AFP/Getty Images)#

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Chinese soldiers practice marching at a camp in Beijing, China, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)#

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A member of China's first class of women fighter pilots prepares to board her aircraft during a ceremony with new flight gear designed for women, at a People's Liberation Army (PLA) air force base in Beijing on August 30, 2009. The pilots will make their debut during the upcoming National Day Parade. China could launch its first woman into space as early as 2012, the candidate being chosen from this group. (AFP/AFP/Getty Images)#

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Chinese hairdresser Huang Xin works on his latest art piece, a replica of The National museum of China, made from human hair, at his barbershop in Beijing September 9, 2009. Huang uses human hair to make replicas of iconic Chinese buildings and items, such as the Tiananmen gate and The Great Hall of The People, since early 2008. (REUTERS/Nir Elias)#

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In this photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, soldiers take part in an exercise for the military parade at an airport of People's Liberation Army in Beijing Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009. (AP Photo/Xinhua, Li Gang)#

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A group of women from a Chinese militia batalion prepare for a marching drill as they rehease for the National Day parade, in Beijing on September 7, 2009. (STR/AFP/Getty Images)#

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Pupils create the national flag on a canvas by using their hands dipped in red paint at a primary school in Jinan, Shandong province September 14, 2009. (REUTERS/Stringer).#

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An officer sticks a needle in the collar of a paramilitary policeman to correct his posture during a training session in Hefei, Anhui province September 13, 2009. (REUTERS/Stringer)#

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Policewomen on horseback stand guard in a line outside the World Expo Center, in China's port city Dalian September 11, 2009. (REUTERS/Jason Lee)#

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A giant float highlighting China's space program moving towards Tiananmen Square for a major rehearsal ahead of the 60th National Day celebrations in Beijing, China, Friday, Sept. 18, 2009. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)#

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Thousands of participants rehearse a formation on Tiananmen Square in Beijing on September 12, 2009 for the National Day pageant. (STR/AFP/Getty Images)#

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Students from a martial arts school jump with spring-loaded stilts over a giant national flag during a rehearsal of celebrations to commemorate China's National Day, at the school in Dengfeng, Henan province September 16, 2009. (REUTERS/Donald Chan)#

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People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers perform a dance featuring Long March during a rehearsal of a musical drama entitled "The Road of Revival" at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing September 14, 2009. (REUTERS/China Daily)#

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Thousands of participants rehearse a formation on Tiananmen Square in Beijing on September 12, 2009 for the National Day pageant. (STR/AFP/Getty Images)#

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Chinese military singers take part in a chorus performance of patriotic songs involving 10,000 participants held at a gym in Beijing, China, Wednesday Aug. 26, 2009. (AP Photo)#

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A couple kiss as workers test the lights at the Great Hall of the People at the Tiananmen Square on September 8, 2009 in Beijing, China. (Feng Li/Getty Images)#

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A man gets a haircut featuring Tiananmen Gate at a barbershop, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in Zhengzhou, Henan province September 15, 2009. (REUTERS/Donald Chan)#
More links and information
What Does Beijing Want For Its Birthday? Silence, Please. - TIME, 9/17
Beijing prepares to celebrate - Straits Times, 9/18
China's female fighter pilots brace for debut flight on National Day - XinhuaNet, 9/17
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198.
Nice pics!
China, great country!
Posted by ti September 20, 09 06:29 AM
199.
照片很漂亮！已经等不及要在十一在电视上看现场直播了。我来自西安，我想说，那些假装中国学生的人为什么不打些中文上来呢？
Translation:great pics! can't wait to watch the live show of it on CCTV on Oct.1st. i come from Xi'an(Terra Cotta Warriors), i just wanna say, why you fake chinese commenters leaves a line of chinese comments just as i did, huh? xiexie(thx in chinese), god bless those who tell the truth here. may the western-style brainwash stop! zaijian(bye in chinese)
Posted by hate the damn fakers September 20, 09 06:44 AM
200.
GREAT CHINA,GREAT CCP,GREAT MAO,GREAT CHINESE IMPERIAL!
GREAT 天朝！
Posted by 嫩腾云 September 20, 09 07:04 AM
201.
Spring brother is a true man!
We love China!
Posted by helix September 20, 09 07:16 AM
202.
We should let our foreign friends to comment on these pictures and our 60th national anniversary right?
So many Chinese Chinese Chinese pour in this web page and express your patriotic feeling......Why do you say these here? To show foreigners your patriotic heart?
Posted by KALIN September 20, 09 07:33 AM
203.
60 years ago, when the United States were already the most advanced industrial country in the world, China was not even able to produce a single iron nail. You can see how it has changed since then.
A person from a country without the ability to produce iron nails will never be respected as much as the one from the country with the power of affecting the whole world's economics.
Posted by Lancelot Chan September 20, 09 07:39 AM
204.
I'm shocked by how many Chinese have posted here. Great pics. I'm looking forward to it.
btw, I'm another Chinese.
Posted by Tim September 20, 09 07:41 AM
205.
awesome photos....
wishing i could be there to watch.....
Posted by Anonymous September 20, 09 08:12 AM
206.
@157
I do not understand your intention to say
Posted by Mush September 20, 09 08:16 AM
207.
I don't like these show, maybe the only meaning is to tell the world how strong China is, but that never really impove my daily life
I am dissapointed with today's government
Posted by Anonymous September 20, 09 08:22 AM
208.
believe in your eyes,not in the net comment.if you want to know China,you should go there and use your eyes find the country.Every country have dark side and bright side ,there isn't perfect country in the world.I think everyone show his oppinion should present the comment that is real fact
Posted by Chuck September 20, 09 08:47 AM
209.
For those Chinese complain about CCP, please remeber one thing.
Freedom is not FREE!
Posted by Martian September 20, 09 09:09 AM
210.
There is a world "surface” in Endlish.
I tell you it is a "surface" by goverment.
Posted by Anonymous September 20, 09 09:14 AM
211.
i love my great country!
Posted by leo September 20, 09 10:01 AM
212.
Very proud and totally supportive of the celebration. The benefit is multifold. Firstly, the military parade will make foreign/domestic adversaries think twice before doing anything unwise. Secondly, the economic spin-off will be huge. All the flags, lanterns, equipments, etc are produced domestically, mainly by family-run small and medium sized enterprises. The spending will boost their income, and they will in turn spend their income on consumer goods or invest in their factories/companies hiring more employees. Good job!
Posted by Shahid September 20, 09 10:11 AM
213.
Nice shots. Despite most people here don't really understand China, they tend to pretend they are experts. LOL.
Posted by Dunn September 20, 09 10:12 AM
214.
China is a friendly and funny country.If you go there and that you'll find more.I don't like someone who is telling people that China is bad.
Posted by 我是中国人！ September 20, 09 10:33 AM
215.
阅兵 is a joke
Posted by EUV September 20, 09 11:12 AM
216.
I am chinese
i am very proud as a chinese!
and on this boston.com,I have found some foolish chinese man
Posted by wangweiju September 20, 09 11:18 AM
217.
这种波特金式的庆祝，忽悠不了自己人的
For those who can not read Chinese,the celebration sucks!
Posted by Solitango September 20, 09 11:35 AM
218.
Type 99 tank looks real cool!
Western democracy builds entirely on the tradition of ancient Greece and Romans. If we totally accept west's institution and political system, even if it may work well( I strongly doubt that.....look at the chaos and poverty in India.....lol), what will make us distinguishable from the west and others?
I strongly hold the opinion that the decline of China in the first half of twenty century is neither because our culture is inferior, nor because our race and talents are condescending to the west. We lost all the wars because we were backward in military and technology. And nowaday, as we rebuild our economiyand military force, it is a matter of time before we can replace United States as the leader of the world. I have faith in it.
Posted by W W September 20, 09 11:49 AM
219.
im chinese
China is a Dictatorship
No Freedom No Future
i hate the goverment
i hate Mao
i hate CCP
Posted by jok September 20, 09 12:02 PM
220.
aqui como en botica para unos bien y para otros mal,, cada uno ve la vida segun el crsital que le toco en la rifa
Posted by wenceslao September 20, 09 12:21 PM
221.
just look at china with ur own eyes, u'll find a brand new one.
don't judge china before u try to know her.
Posted by peter September 20, 09 12:29 PM
222.
Listen to Hon Wei's comments. Don't forget China is a communist country and it is slowly but surely taking over the world. The subversive left wingers in this country aspire to have this form of government. They have made significant progress through our present administration.
Posted by stevo September 20, 09 12:34 PM
223.
we rebuild our economiyand military force, it is a matter of time before we can replace United States as the leader of the world. I have faith in it too.
Posted by Big Chinese September 20, 09 12:45 PM
224.
@157:
"If china had been freed in 1949, china would be a free state like japan, south korea, taiwan"
Yes, free state with US military bases and raped little girls, exactly like Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.
Posted by Brainwashed - by western media September 20, 09 12:54 PM
225.
The 60th anniversary of the Loss of Freedom in China.
I am a Chinese, I love the people, but I hate the Communists.
Bring democracy and freedom to my people, help us please!
This greatest enemy of freedom and torturer of human rights in the human world must be brought to an early end.
Posted by Xianbo Li September 20, 09 01:42 PM
226.
so proud. China will have an even better future!
Posted by zhou_london September 20, 09 01:52 PM
227.
awesome!
good pics.
Posted by gz_liu September 20, 09 02:06 PM
228.
Parties are sure not for losers!
Posted by Also a chinese September 20, 09 03:30 PM
229.
These people look happy and cheerful. They do love the country. This is because, in my mind, it is impossible to ask a huge group of people to be happy before a camera.
Posted by Reed September 20, 09 05:17 PM
230.
Great pics and great country!
btw, I find some losers here, feel really sad for them...
For those who can read Chinese:
祖国万岁！
Posted by inno September 20, 09 06:27 PM
231.
i wish i'm part of chinese military
however……
anyway, good luck for china
Posted by AR HUANG September 20, 09 06:44 PM
232.
I hope not to see Chinese against Chinese. Here is great because you have people with a variety of inputs, but for me it is rare. It takes courage and breaking the status quo for a Chinese to say things about the gov't. Chinese gov't for sure brainwashes in many ways, and one big way is to make people feel from deep in their hearts that loving the party is loving the country, loving the country, is loving the party.. So some patriots think that people who criticize the gov't are being unpatriotic, that they don't love China.....
And it is really obvious that some people feel they have to put up a front for Westerners, they won't look at the two sides, only what they see as China's so called glory.
I think that kind of person would be smarter to realize that things are not 100%, and that 'China' can have big problems and still be great. The gov't is severely repressive, untruthful and corrupt, but that is not the whole story. So people who make criticisms are just rational, and a lot closer to dealing with the issues, than the people who deny the issues and insist that everything is great.
Seeing so many opposing viewpoints definitely shows that not all Chinese people are brainwashed, it's really refreshing. I know it must be hard for CHinese to voice something other than what CCP insists, even fear for your lives, for sure, also fear of the mob mentality, people calling you 'not real Chinese', remember Grace Wang? But it is obvious which people truly have integrity.
Posted by Mel September 20, 09 07:25 PM
233.
Digital age. Google-age: we all know the Truth about china.
1911: Emperor PuYI, 3-year baby
1949: Red Emperor Mao. Red Emperor, blue ants.
google: history of china
google: history of asia
google: history of CCP, famines, cultural revolution.
In 19th. century. Japanese wrote essay called "Leaving Asia" google Text.
Text is Now online. china is "backward". True past. True today.
21st. century:
Korea. North-south korea. last remnants of cold-war. famines, starvation in north korea. Million of troops at DMZ zone.
china: one-party state. No free speech, No free association. $100 in wages for workers.
Google these facts:
Google these truth:
No Free Elections in 4000 years.
No Scientific revolution
NO alpahabet
No industrial revolution
No Parliament
No rule of law
No checks and balances.
NO free press
NO free association.
NO seperation of party-state.
NO independent judges or state-army
Free-world, we all know the truth. china, korea are stuck in 19th. century in 21st century. except free Korea, Free taiwan free world
Posted by Lu Xun September 20, 09 07:46 PM
234.
@225
Hatred can only blind your eyes, brother, open your eyes, China is not that bad as you imagined.
peace...
Posted by DUDE September 20, 09 07:50 PM
235.
China.
March on, March on, Mach on, ON!
Posted by gfl September 20, 09 08:22 PM
236.
LOL! Are the negative comments supposedly from Chinese people REALLY from "Chinese" people? And are the positive comments from Westerners REALLY from "Westerners"?
As its the internet I guess we'll never know.
Posted by revi September 20, 09 08:50 PM
237.
excellent very very beautifull
i am chilean of chile
Posted by cristian miranda September 20, 09 09:08 PM
238.
Last year many jealous freaks such as Mia Fart Low, Sharon Stoned, and Richard Gerbil Gere called the Beijing Olympics "Genocide Olympics". and it turned out to be the best Olympics ever. This year those jealous freaks are at it again bashing China. One thing I want to ask those jealous freaks is this: Does China need your approval to host a party? Are they forcing you to watch the parade? If the answer is no, then it is about time for you to mind your own business.
Posted by Maersk September 20, 09 09:38 PM
239.
I love China but I don't like the network
Posted by Showfom September 20, 09 09:43 PM
240.
Amazing photos! thanks for putting this together.
Posted by Fili An September 20, 09 09:56 PM
241.
As a beijinger, i don't like the parade, especially the several times rehearsals before the national day. It really caused a lot of traffic problem and made my life inconvenient. On the other hand, i'd like to see my country show its power. I don't care it is from government or CCP. Anyway, it shows that we chinese want to rule the world and enslave others like we did in history.
Posted by stdlogic September 20, 09 10:41 PM
242.
China is great though we still have kind of problems. But we are going to make the country better, also surpass the US some day. US guys, do you think you are good enough to criticize other countries since you have so many domestic problems? What do you think about your greedy government and greedy big company?
Posted by Xiao September 20, 09 10:49 PM
243.
NATIONALISM, PURE!
identification finished
Posted by tigergrouper September 20, 09 10:53 PM
244.
First, I can ensure you that Chinese people can achieve this site by simply using a proxy. I don't know whether other people are happy about the show. In my opinion, it is a waste of money. I agree that some kind of celebration should be applicated, but it brings trouble to us. Some public facilities are stopped for the sake of this celebration. In fact, most Chinese love our country, although we like to critisize some unreasonable things. However, there are something I want to but cannot express. Anyway, freedom is something amazing.
Posted by na September 20, 09 11:00 PM
245.
Spring brother !!!!!
Posted by Pathy September 20, 09 11:05 PM
246.
Great pictures and I was there to see the rehearsal, a spectacular show!
But despite all the hypes about the event, I'm looking forward to that day when the government says we gonna block the streets for a national day rehearsal 4 times and spend millions, the people will simply reply: "na ah, you ain't gonna, try 2 rehearsals and half a million instead." and the government will actually listen and make adjustments...
One commenter asked the right question, is this event for the people or the government? At this point is more for the government, the citizens do support it because millions of people's life have improved and are significantly better than 60 years ago, and i'm confident that china will work hard on its rights related stuff.
It's time that the citizens realize their rights to be a citizen - this is an important step. The rights activist had it all wrong, you can't expect the government to do it, it has to come from the people. Its only gonna make china a better place; and just because you want more rights and are sensitive about it, doesn't mean you don't support your country.
Posted by Leann September 20, 09 11:06 PM
247.
celebrate??? are you Chinese? have you ever celebrated the occupation of China by the Mongolians? the occupation of China by Manchus? and now the occupation of China by communists? those whose join the celebration are only Quislings.
Posted by a real Chinese September 20, 09 11:26 PM
248.
I don't like the way CCP control China now.
but i believe CCP will get changes, though it might take a lot of years.
CCP will get better because Chinese people will make it change and CCP itself want to change.
We don't have a good law system now, lots of corruption happens because of there is no rules or the rules are not specified and difficult to execute
Posted by man in china September 20, 09 11:28 PM
249.
I want to say that I am suprised to see the HUGE changes everytime I go back. Most peoples there that I know of are busy making money and enjoying the worldly material that they have never been able to get access to up to now. I think the government is doing a good job to keep such a vast country peacefully together. They call them communist, but I would rather think they are nationalistic capitalist, if there is such a term.
Posted by Huaming September 20, 09 11:41 PM
250.
so funny.
Posted by jjkk September 21, 09 12:04 AM
251.
this will be the best show for China to show off their recent achievement. Look at their army: order, discipline and proud. Don't think any other country can organize such a big event.
Posted by Landson September 21, 09 12:17 AM
252.
Born in China, raised in Singapore since primary school, studied in US since high school, working in US right now. I am and always 100% Chinese, proudly holding my Chinese passport. So I guess i shouldn't fit into the stereotype of "brainwashed Chinese". Too bad I still don't buy western democracy. Chinese people get to choose whatever system we want to have, not a bunch of holier than thou westerner. Go China!
Posted by Zhang R September 21, 09 12:25 AM
253.
Long live China!
Wish our country a brilliant futrue!
Posted by linyo September 21, 09 12:36 AM
254.
i love China, forever, regardless what govt has done, i love China!!!
Posted by PRC student September 21, 09 12:40 AM
255.
A celebration of values that no longer exist...
Just compare 60 years ago with now, true, a lot has been accomplished but the values have certainly changed. From banning any personal possessions etc these days Chang An Jie is lined with luxury cars, including government plated western manufactured rolling steel (preferred by the leaders unless they drive in public).
Great pics though and I do admire what has been accomplished...
Posted by Ruud September 21, 09 12:53 AM
256.
DO YOU KNOW?
Chinese government hired a lot of people, their job is to submit comments on internet,.
Governmet pay them 50 cents for each comments. That's why those people are called "50 cents".
Every chinese knows that.
I admit that maybe most of the chinese visitors who claimed that they love this show are real, and they love CHINA from the bottom of their heart.
But I just don't konw.
Posted by Anonymous September 21, 09 12:54 AM
257.
Happy birthday, my dear country mom! I feel so pround to be a chinese , also so shameful about the "beautiful and sad story" sb. fabricated , and so disappointed that you well-educated and civilized westerners still have discrimination about nowaday China.
Posted by 学大汉武立国 September 21, 09 01:00 AM
258.
Happy birthday, my dear country mom! I feel so pround to be a chinese , also so shameful about the "beautiful and sad story" sb. fabricated , and so disappointed that you well-educated and civilized westerners still have discrimination about nowaday China.
Posted by 学大汉武立国 September 21, 09 01:04 AM
259.
Tanks are camouflage in that way to prevent detection from the spy satellites it will just show up as pixels..
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Posted by zzz September 21, 09 01:06 AM
260.
Hi I'm Chinese
Well we can not visit some web sites like VOA CNN BBC Youtube
but we can visit others like here
sometimes we are angry about the GWF, sometimes we even can not feel its exsitence.
About this party, well, it's just a party, like you people in July 4.
Anyway wellcome to China ,it's rich and poor ,it's powerful and weak, it's China
Posted by Zhang San September 21, 09 01:44 AM
261.
I am a Chinese living in CHina and I am happy to celebrate with my country for her 60th birthday. I love my coutry always like you love your country.
Posted by Forrest September 21, 09 01:47 AM
262.
I'm Taiwanese, and I am naturally worried about P.R. China's goals regarding my country.
But it is good to see how far China has come. A lot of westerners don't realize what China was like before the PRC, and that even though a lot of aspects of China look bad right now, they could've been worse. The KMT that preceeded the CCP was pathetic, and was justly kicked out. Unfortunately, they came here to Taiwan, where they continued their incompetence and corruption (fortunately for us, massing American funding and easier circumstances - a small country with an educated population and pretty good infrastructure left by the Japanese - helped them succeed in the long run).
Happy birthday, PRC! We're nervous about you, but we'd like to be close neighbors and cousins if one day you're ready for it.
Posted by Dan Ge-buen September 21, 09 01:48 AM
263.
We spent 500 billion hosting Olympic Games and 100 billion for anniversary,but we can't build a school as strong as a gov. office to prevent students from death in an earthquake.
Posted by Anonymous September 21, 09 02:04 AM
264.
to WW:
根据我多年的经验：），那个坦克是96.
"Type 99 tank looks real cool!" based on my experience, there is no such thing in the pic above, you probably mean type 96.
Posted by people September 21, 09 02:04 AM
265.
Beautiful chinese lady cops. Regarding this debate about Chinese Development, I think China with all it's shortcoming has made rapid progress among the developing countries, just compare it with India
Posted by mi y zone September 21, 09 02:06 AM
266.
Socialism is good, socialism is good!
In socialist nations, the people have high status.
Overthrow the reactionaries. Imperialism flees with its tail between its legs.
The entire nation is in great unity and has raised the socialist construction to a new height, to a new height.
Socialism is good, socialism is good!
The people protect the socialist system.
The popular capacity is solid, the resistance of reactionary cliques is completely futile.
The socialist society will definitely succeed, a communist society will definitely be achieved, will definitely be achieved!
The Communist Party is good! The Communist Party is good!
The Communist Party is a good leader for the people.
It holds its promises and works of any heart for the people.
Firmly anchored to the Communist Party, it is necessary to complete, complete the construction of our great fatherland!
The Communist Party is good! The Communist Party is good!
The Communist Party guides China on the way of the power.
The popular capacity is solid, the resistance of reactionary cliques is destined to fail.
The socialist society will definitely succeed, a communist society will definitely be achieved, will definitely be achieved!
Posted by houtinghua September 21, 09 02:12 AM
267.
China Rocks!
Posted by fox September 21, 09 02:31 AM
268.
we try to become better and better, it is just a performance.
why say that it is waste money and time?
I think the China can make this huge celebration because China has the actual strength. That's why poor countries have no celebration?
Posted by lee September 21, 09 02:46 AM
269.
I see 96A Tank~~~~~~~~~
Good weapon,so nice,i love china
Posted by anbeker September 21, 09 02:49 AM
270.
Believe that Spring Brother will get an eternal life.
I love China.
Posted by A believer in Spring Brother September 21, 09 03:00 AM
271.
awesome! I'm so proud as a chinese!
作为中国人,你可以说不喜欢,甚至恨共产党,但是决不应该说恨中国.祖国在每个人心中都应该是至高无上的.
Posted by chinese in aus September 21, 09 03:07 AM
272.
i am a chinese. i am not happy with this. personal opion.
Posted by G September 21, 09 03:18 AM
273.
These ignorant people understand China? These slander China, to slander the Communist Party of China all day the human, has been to China? Lifts up high the freedom and the human rights person all day thought that oneself is God, other people are the slaves, this is laughable! How do you have a look at your western concept the democracy and free are impose in these innocent Iraqi people, the Afghan people and on the Pakistani people body! , you give them only then the bomb, the blood, the death and the hatred! Thinks why can'tcatch Laden! Thinks why will have that many people to join the terrorism! Because you make them are with one's family broken up and decimated! They must revenge! Wants your blood debt blood to recompense! This is US's democracy, this is the Western country democracy!
Posted by Wt September 21, 09 03:40 AM
274.
. . .Gobsmackingly G - R - E - A - T !
Posted by Emilio BASSIL September 21, 09 03:55 AM
275.
Our lives have changed dramatically through these 60 years. Though there still exists some disharmony facts in our country, such as poverty, unemployment or trampling of democracy, no one can deny those phenomena also happen in capitalist throughout the world. But we have to face the fact that we are getting better and better than ever. I don't see any inadequacy of celebrating our county's 60th birthday.
Great country!
Posted by A Chinese September 21, 09 03:59 AM
276.
I LOVE CHINA!!!!!
Posted by DANIEL September 21, 09 04:05 AM
277.
orz
so many Chinese here, and I'm told that great pics can be found here, since I missed the dress rehearsal of this show.
I live here, and I want to appreciate those people who feels sorry about us, please turn your mercy into real assist, here is the donation adress of China Charity Federation: dx@ccgc.org.cn
Go!merciful caucasian! I heard that it's you duty to save the people of all other race!
Posted by Anonymous September 21, 09 04:14 AM
278.
Nice Pics, I LOVE my country, I am proud that I AM a CHINESE.
Posted by Hsiaohu September 21, 09 04:16 AM
279.
#19! Honor to hard working and always painful working people.
The other pics, OOOOPS MY TAX MONEY.
Posted by Anonymous September 21, 09 04:17 AM
280.
I see, I see, there are some "true" Chinese writing long English to complain "freedom", "democracy". Why I never see a peasant worker complain? Are they happy? They build majestical houses for their senior brethren under rather low pay, the "senior brethren" then compain freedom in the same house with internet and air condition.
The "class struggle" ideology of communist is reasonable, Mao's is still favored by many Chinese because he played a positive role for them. He is hated by some people because he really made them suck.
Posted by gee September 21, 09 04:31 AM
281.
I am Chinese.
This country under control of the Communist Party sucks.
While they spend hundreds of millions on such a show, there are hundreds of millions poeple living in extreme poverty.
This show is stupid, it is nothing more than tossing off.
Posted by fuckccp September 21, 09 04:46 AM
282.
I am a Spanish student
am now studying in Beijing
My conclusion is that I do not see many differences between Western and Chinese freedom today
Posted by LORENZO September 21, 09 05:00 AM
283.
I love my China! The country deserves this huge celebration for her 60 years birthday! And we'll make a wish and move on with more courage and passion for a better and better future!!!! China Rocks!!!!
Posted by DD from China September 21, 09 05:15 AM
284.
Not all Chinese like this show.
Posted by Anonymous September 21, 09 05:27 AM
285.
@228：
i enjoy your opinion,i cann't agree with you any more!-----i hope what i say is correct english,i mean,at least someone else can understand it excpet me. i want say more words,but,mypoor english........
Posted by 西安人 September 21, 09 05:33 AM
286.
you are absolutely right about china gov's techiniques.
i celebrate for the country itself having stood for 60 years;
Meanwhile, i feel strong sadness Communist Party has trampled human right for 60 years.
High GDP increment rate does not come in vain.
I can see the most brutal exploiritation on low society ppl.
Yet producing over 3500 billionares all over the country,
amongst which 95% are officials.
This explains why China has grown into the world's 2nd largest luxury goods client.
In the same time, low level workers have to spend their whole life time to
afford a C-class "room" in a flat.
There are up to 1000 high school student suicides every year.
They died for the entrance fee for colleages after receiving the offer.
... ...
To brain wash these poor ppl's minds, China funds a huge office to censor
all news sources.
The result is, most of these ppl actually feel they are in happiness thx to the
kind gov. [this is a pile of crap, if u can understand chinese on tv.]
I understand most developed countries has gone thru such cruel times since
the beginning of Industrial Revolution.
However, this fact doesn't make itself "justice" for humanity.
Luckily, nowadays more and more youngs start to realize how this whole complex
goes, and begin to resist to infomation poisons.
... ...
Finally, i'm no politician and feel no interest in it.
The sad situations here make us responsible to bring up the hidden truth to
every ppl en-goved by China.
We become the alleged "revolutionists".
#147
#147
#147
Posted by Dorca Lafie September 21, 09 05:49 AM
287.
China will be the best in the coming years...we are happy living in china under the our government...who cares about all those western comments...let them consume their energy and time to talk about those bullsh*t and we develop our home faster at the same time..huh~!
Posted by dd September 21, 09 05:50 AM
288.
Capitalism and communism have drawbacks, we just choose the appropriate model of development we have, for all you have no right to accuse. Do not flaunt your human rights! In Iraq, in Afghanistan, you've done, the whole world to see, you do not deserve to mention human rights in the word. This is what I want to say.
French military parade not seen you accuse the U.S. military parade is also not seen you accuse, why is the parade that you would want to blame. I am proud of my country, but you? Go for your so-called human rights Rejoice
------
Agree.
Posted by Li Tang September 21, 09 05:52 AM
289.
Have the ability, then come to China to take a look at it, perhaps you have more discoveries. When you know only heard rumors of the time to evaluate on what basis did you do?
Posted by kaka September 21, 09 06:12 AM
290.
I'm a Chinese and I believe this is a great waste of money. However, the Chinese people need something to cheer for, and the Government needs something to distract our focus on the dark-side of Chinese Society.
Posted by Jackie September 21, 09 07:03 AM
291.
ah,We are smarter than you can image,and you ,are more stupid than we can image。Now，I have enough confidence to tell you and those losers escape from china，We are creating a new social value and options about freedom。maybe you can't understand it，but who care? Let the history prove 。
Posted by Chinese 80s‘ September 21, 09 07:35 AM
292.
The sadness of Communism.
No respect or recognition of the individual.
Everyone and Everything in lock step.
Look the same - act the same - be the same - keep you mouth shut and speak only the words provided.
Communism.
Posted by Jake September 21, 09 08:11 AM
293.
Impressionnant !!!
Posted by lequeux September 21, 09 08:14 AM
294.
I can tell you most western media's websites are not blocked in China, but we don't like them, just like they don't like us.
At this moment, we are so proud for our country. It's true that there are many problems not fixed yet in this country, but we are progressing steadily. This process still need a long period of time. So why not keep talking in a equal and friendly environment. We are willing to learn more from your positive suggestions.
Posted by a proud chinese September 21, 09 08:26 AM
295.
Someone just take things as what they think it should be. We represent the attitude of chinese, not what u think. Please stop YY and come to china and have a look. Thk U
Posted by rainow Lee September 21, 09 08:36 AM
296.
我很幸运，我能够生长在中国
I feel so lucky that I can grow up here, CHINA!~
Posted by Anonymous September 21, 09 08:38 AM
297.
In 60 years, China changes from a poor country which had been robbed by ur country to the great nation today who can threat the whole west. We are proud. China will accept ur criticism if ur country can live up to this.
Posted by anti-CNN September 21, 09 08:50 AM
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