Top leaders watch National Day celebrations

President Hu Jintao (L5), former president Jiang Zemin (R5), top legislator Wu Bangguo (L4), Premier Wen Jiabao (R4) and other state leaders, watch the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, on the Tian'anmen Rostrum in Beijing, October 1, 2009.

President Hu Jintao (L5), former president Jiang Zemin (R5), top legislator Wu Bangguo (L4), Premier Wen Jiabao (R4) and other state leaders, watch the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, on the Tian'anmen Rostrum in Beijing, October 1, 2009.

President Hu Jintao (L) and former president Jiang Zemin (R) watch the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, on the Tian'anmen Rostrum in Beijing, October 1, 2009.

President Hu Jintao watches the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, on the Tian'anmen Rostrum in Beijing, October 1, 2009.

Hu Jintao, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, inspects troops of the Chinese People's Liberation Army during a celebration to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in central Beijing, October 1, 2009.

Hu Jintao, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, inspects troops of the Chinese People's Liberation Army during a celebration to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in central Beijing, October 1, 2009.

PLA kicks off grand military parade

The guard of honor of the Chinese People's Liberation Army marches during a military parade in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in central Beijing October 1, 2009.

The Special Forces of the Chinese People's Liberation Army marches during a military parade in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in central Beijing October 1, 2009.

The Naval Cadets of the Chinese People's Liberation Army marches during a military parade in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in central Beijing October 1, 2009.

The Naval Cadets of the Chinese People's Liberation Army marches during a military parade in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in central Beijing October 1, 2009.

Air Force cadets marches during a military parade in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in central Beijing October 1, 2009.

Women soldiers of the Chinese People's Liberation Army marches during a military parade in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in central Beijing October 1, 2009.

Female members of a Chinese militia march past Tian'anmen Square during a parade in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in Beijing October 1, 2009.

The A irborne Army of the Chinese People's Liberation Army marches during a grand parade in celebration of the 60th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China, in Beijing October 1, 2009.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army marches in front of the Tian'anmen Rostrum in a parade in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in central Beijing October 1, 2009.

Air force show on National Day celebrations

The leading formation of the air force show，a Kongjing-2000 AEWC aircraft escorted by eight J-7 fighters, fly over the Tian'anmen Square in the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in central Beijing, October 1, 2009.

Bombers fly over the Tian'anmen Square in the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in central Beijing, October 1, 2009.

Fighter jets fly over the Tian'anmen Square in the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in central Beijing, October 1, 2009.

A refueling plane and Chinese air force fighter jets fly over the Tian'anmen Square in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in Beijing, October 1, 2009.

Helicopters fly over the Tian'anmen Square in the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in central Beijing, October 1, 2009.

The leading formation of the air force show fly over the Tian'anmen Square in the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in central Beijing, October 1, 2009.

Helicopters fly over the Tian'anmen Square in the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in central Beijing, October 1, 2009.

Unmanned aircraft receives inspection during a military parade in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, on Beijing's Tian'anmen Square, October 1, 2009.

Weapons and equipment are displayed in parade Armored vehicles of the Chinese armed police take part in a parade in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in Beijing, October 1, 2009. Wheeled infantry vehicles take part in a parade in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in Beijing, October 1, 2009. Land forces vehicles march on the Chang'an Avenue during a parade in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in Beijing, October 1, 2009. Tracked automatic anti-aircraft guns are displayed in a parade in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in Beijing, October 1, 2009. Anti-tank missile corps pass the Tian'anmen Square during a parade in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in Beijing, October 1, 2009. Equipment corps march through the Tian'anmen Square during a parade in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in Beijing, October 1, 2009. Anti-aircraft missiles take part in a parade in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in Beijing, October 1, 2009. Radar forces vehicles march on the Chang'an Avenue during a parade in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in Beijing, October 1, 2009. Nuclear-capable missiles are displayed during a military parade in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in Beijing, October 1, 2009. Land-based cruise missiles are displayed during a parade in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in Beijing, October 1, 2009.