Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, reviews the armed forces during the celebrations for the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 1, 2019. 6. GRAND CELEBRATION HELD FOR PRC'S 70TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY A grand gathering to celebrate the 70th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China (PRC) was held on Oct. 1 morning at the Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, where more than 200,000 people joined the celebrations in military parade and mass pageantry. President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivered a speech and reviewed the troops. Xi also joined the public for an evening gala at the square. (Xinhua/Li Tao)