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

China's President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on the eve of the 73rd National Day holiday. AP

In Tiananmen Square in Beijing, an honour guard marches to a flag-raising ceremony on October 1 to mark the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. AP

National Day in Hong Kong, a special administrative region of China. EPA

Masked soldiers of the People's Liberation Army march in Beijing after completing a flag-raising ceremony to mark 73rd National Day. Bloomberg

People dressed in traditional Han costumes celebrate China's 73rd National Day in Hong Kong. EPA

Members of the public attend the flag raising ceremony in Tiananmen Square during National Day in Beijing. Bloomberg

People dressed in traditional Han costumes celebrate China's 73rd National Day in Hong Kong. EPA

National Day celebrations for revellers in Hong Kong are delayed by rain. EPA

Members of the public at the flag raising ceremony in Tiananmen Square for China's 73rd National Day in Beijing. Bloomberg

Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army at a ceremony to mark National Day in Beijing. Bloomberg

Flag bearers prepare for 73rd National Day celebrations organised by the Taiwan People's Communist Party in Tainan, southern Taiwan, on October 1. AP

Celebrations for National Day at Tsim Sha Tsui, overlooking Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong. Bloomberg

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