China Turns 60

Thursday, October 1, 2009, marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. While the country gears up to celebrate, FP looks back on six decades in the world's oldest continuously red state.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

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Center stage: Hundreds of Chinese police and soldiers have been preparing for months to mark October 1, the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Above, on June 23, participants attend a preparatory ceremony in Beijing. National pride will be on high display with a massive military parade commencing festivities on Thursday, followed by seven days of public celebration.

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 SUBJECTS: CHINA, EAST ASIA
 

Lauren Seyfried is a researcher at Foreign Policy.

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9:42 AM ET

October 1, 2009

Spectacular

Most of FP's photo essays are well done and informative. This piece stands out from the rest, as the pertinent events in China's 60 year red history are covered from beginning to end. Kudos to Lauren.