"China Central Television, Beijing Television Station" "China Central Television, Beijing Television Station 1st October, 1999 Beijing" " The Capital" "Ladies and Gentlemen, this is Tiananmen Square." "We are broadcasting to you live the rally in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the People's Republic of China in the capital." "Ladies and Gentlemen the General Secretary of the Communist Party, State President and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, Jiang Zemin and other leaders of the CCP and the State:" "Li Peng, Zhu Rongji," "Li Ruihuan, Hu Jintao Wei Jianxing and Li Lanqing have arrived at the Tiananmen Rostrum." "They are going to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the People's Republic of China together with 500,000 people at Tiananmen Square as well as billions of citizens of China." "Guests attending this event at the Tiananmen Rostrum today also include leaders from the CCP, the National People's Congress, the State Council, the National Committee of the Chinese People's" "Political Consultative Conference, the Central Military Commission and some representatives of the senior comrades." "Guests visiting us from foreign countries are also invited to the reviewing stand to share this glorious historical moment with the citizens of China." "The host of this celebratory event today is the member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the CCP the Secretary of Beijing municipal party committee, Jia Qinglin." "The Grand Celebration of the 50th anniversary of the People's Republic of China now begins" "Gun salute." "Fire." "As the gun-salute is fired 200 guards are safeguarding the national flag of the PRC on its route from the Monument to the People's Heroes to the flag-raising point." "The thunderous salvos symbolize the PRC's indomitable revolutionary spirit." "The thunderous salvos echo the rumbling footsteps of the brave advancement of the PRC." "We set off from the history of heroes and march into a bright and glorious future." "Bayonets shine, guarding the peaceful sky." "Steps are steadfast and forceful proclaiming the sacred oath of safeguarding the peace of our motherland." "These steadfast and forceful steps represent the strong will, the indomitable spirit and courage of the people of China." "The magnificent golden flowers held in the hands of 100,000 youths comprise a rich sight of wheat heads intertwined with an olive green portraying a picture of peace and prosperity." "We will treasure this day." "We will never forget the past." "We will love our motherland forever." "We will be loyal to our motherland forever." "Forward march." "March together." "Part." "All rise." "Raise the flag." "Sing the national anthem." "Music." "Military review begins." "Ladies and Gentlemen, the solemn grand military review now begins." "The General Secretary of the Communist Party, State President and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, Jiang Zemin is riding our country-made Red Flag car for military review from Jinshui Bridge onto Changan Boulevard moving from the west towards the east." "In the past 50 years, the military strength of the PRC, the main body being the People's Liberation Army has striven to uphold the state sovereignty and territorial integrity to safeguard the socialist construction of our motherland as well as the lives and property of the common people." "In the various battles defending the territory and in the self-defensive counter-attack battles on the borders in the fights against emergencies and disasters, they have rendered unforgettable meritorious service." "The revolutionary, modern, and regular construction of the People's Liberation Army has also made achievements that have attracted the world's attention." "To win in the future partial war under the high-tech environment, the army, navy, air force and strategic missiles forces of the People's Liberation Army have gone through major reconstruction." "The ability for modern defensive combat has quickly improved." "Over 10,000 fight commanders, ground attack hardware including over 400 armoured vehicles, cannons and missiles have already lined up in Changan Boulevard North awaiting review by State President Jiang Zemin." "The Commander-in-Chief for this military review is General Li Xinliang, Commander of the Beijing Military Region." "He is reporting to President Jiang and accompanying him in the review." "Comrade Chairman, reviewing of the assemble troops is completed." "Please review them." "Commander for Military Review Li Xinliang" " Begin." " Yes, sir." " Greetings, comrades." " Greetings, leader." "You comrades have been working hard." " At service to the people." " Greetings, comrades." " Greetings, leader." " You comrades have been working hard." " At service to the people." " Greetings, comrades." " Greetings, leader." " You comrades have been working hard." " At service to the people." " Greetings, comrades." " Greetings, leader." " Greetings, comrades." " Greetings, leader." " You comrades have been working hard." " At service to the people." " Greetings, comrades." " Greetings, leader." " You comrades have been working hard." " At service to the people." " Greetings, comrades." " Greetings, leader." " Greetings, comrades." " Greetings, leader." " You comrades have been working hard." " At service to the people." "The car carrying the General Secretary of the CCP, State President and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, Jiang Zemin has returned from the turning point." "The car moves fast in front of the members of the 3 military forces receiving the salute with their eyes are the militarymen under review, with greetings to President Jiang Zemin." "Since the establishment of the People's Republic of China, the PLA has gone through 3 different stages of development." "In the 50's and 60's, as our technological national defense industry made rapid development, our military hardware was gradually upgraded and regenerated." "The PLA has successfully transformed from a monotype military force into a multi-type composed military force." "From reform and opening up to the mid-80's, the People's Liberation Army has gone through strategic changes in the guiding theories of military construction focusing on the historical missions." "In a new era strengthening overall construction centralised around modernisation opens a way for picking troops with Chinese characteristics." "Entering the 90's, the PLA has seriously executed the strategic military policy of the new era, has begun to turn from handling partial wars in common circumstances toward winning over modern technology especially the partial wars under hi-tech circumstances." "The military troops have also changed from focusing on quantity to quality and efficiency, from manpower concentration to hi-tech concentration." "They are politically qualified, militarily excessively strong with excellent style, strict, impartial discipline, strong protective power." "These are the overall conditions for military contruction in the new era proposed by President Jiang based on our theories of such construction at different times and the requirements of modern warfare." "Forces participating in today's review include 1 7 ground phalanxes, 25 vehicle formations and 10 air echelons." "Today, with their excellent spirits and looks, excellent style and discipline, excellent training and quality, they are displaying to the country and the world our grand achievements made in revolution." "Modernisation and standardisation of our forces show the new faces of our mighty, modernised, and victorious military troops, demonstrating the strong will and power of our forces in safeguarding our homeland, and promoting world peace and development." "Today, the size of the military forces reviewed at Tiananmen Square exceeds those of all the previous reviews." "After the military review, President Jiang has returned to Tiananmen Square." "May we ask the General Secretary of the CCP, State President and" "Chairman of the CMC, Jiang Zemin to make a speech." "Fellow countrymen, comrades and friends." "Today, we gather here in the majestic Tiananmen Square for a grand celebration of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China." "This is a big festival for the people of all ethnic groups in China and a solemn ceremony to review our achievements and strength." "On behalf of the Communist Party of the CCC, the NPC, the State Council, the National Committee of the CPPCC and the Central Military Commission, I would like to pay high tribute to all the revolutionaries of the" "older generation and martyrs who performed immortal feats for the independence, unification, democracy and prosperity of the motherland." "I also wish to extend warm festive greetings to the people of all ethnic groups in China and all patriotic compatriots at home or overseas" "and to express sincere gratitude to foreign friends and all the people who care for and support China's development." "Fifty years ago today," "Chairman Mao Zedong proclaimed here to the world the birth of new China." "Hence the Chinese people stood up and the Chinese nation entered a brand new era of development." "Fifteen years ago today, comrade Deng Xiaoping declared here to the world that the Chinese people would continue their march on the road of reform and opening up and that" "China would stride forward in building socialism like a ship braving the wind and waves towards the glorious destination of modernisation." "The Arduous struggle and strenuous efforts of 50 years, particularly the past 20 years since reform and opening-up" "have brought about earth-shaking changes to the erstwhile poor and weak old China." "Under the leadership of the Communist Party, the hardworking, courageous and talented people of China have worked on this ancient Chinese land to the admiration of the world." "Practice has fully proved that socialism is the only way to save and develop China." "It has also proved that building socialism with Chinese characteristics is a broad road to the economic prosperity and all-round social progress in China." "Mankind now stands at a critical juncture at the turn of the century and the dawn of a new millennium." "It is a good moment for people to review the past journey and accomplishments and look ahead into future development and prospects." "From the middle of the last century to that of this century, we Chinese people fought with blood and life for 100 years and finally attained national independence and liberation thus changing our own destiny once and for all." "From the middle of this century to that of the next, the Chinese people, with the hard and enterprising work of 100 years" "will by and large bring about socialist modernisation." "The Chinese nation will stand rock-firm in the family of nations." "Our great motherland has traversed a course of 5,000 years." "In this long history, the Chinese nation has, with its own wisdom, ingenuity and outstanding creativeness, made an indelible contribution to world civilisation." "In the new millenium, it will contribute even more to world civilisation with splendid new achievements." "We will continue to adhere to the Party's basic theory, the basic line and basic programme and by virtue of the strength of the people of all ethnic groups in China go on achieving fresh successes in building socialism" "with Chinese characteristics in the coming new century." "We will continue to pursue the policy of "Peaceful Reunification and One Country, Two Systems"" "and accomplish the reunification of Taiwan with the mainland following the successful return of Hong Kong and Macau." "The complete reunification of the motherland and the maintenance of its security are the foundation for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and the unshakable will of all the Chinese people." "We will continue to pursue the independent foreign policy of peace and develop friendly relations and cooperation with all other countries on the basis of the five principles of peaceful coexistence." "The Chinese people will, as always, side with the vast number of developing countries and the people throughout the world oppose hegemonism, promote global multipolarity push for the establishment of a just and equitable new international political and economic order" "and work unremittingly for the lofty cause of world peace and development." "Hard work involves hardships and hardships give rise to new development." "This is a universal law." "China has an extremely bright future." "Let us hold high the great banner of Marxism-Leninism," "Mao Zedong Thought and Deng Xiaoping Theory and march bravely towards our sublime objectives." "China will emerge as a prosperous, strong, democratic and advanced culturally modern socialist country in the east of the world." "Long live the great People's Republic of China!" "Long live the great Communist Party of China!" "Long live the great Chinese people!" "The march-past will now begin." "Ladies and Gentlemen, the troops' march-past for review will now begin." "The 42 army divisions taking part in the march-past are now lined-up in good order on Changan Boulevard." "They will march past Tiananmen Square according to order and be reviewed by the Party and the people." "As they march on, the military orchestra will continue to play the march-past marches." "This is the background music for the marching army divisions and the signals and rhythms for the forces under review." "The centre point for review is set between the east and west ornamental columns at the end of Jingshui Bridge and is 96 metres long." "When the marching troops enter this area, the moment they step on the salute line, they will change from even steps to forward march and pay tribute to party and state leaders and the people." "Under the guidance of the highflying flag of the 81st squadron, the PLA's guard of honour marches on with vigorous strides." "The guard of honour was formally set up in March, 1952." "They have now brilliantly completed over 2,000 services and served in over 160 major events." "In 1992, President Jiang issued an order granting the guard of honour the honorable name of "Model for the Armed Forces"." "On 1st July, 1997, they raised the 5-Star Red Flag in the ceremony for the handover of Hong Kong." "Today, they march on in vigorous strides demonstrating again the style of the pacesetter for the Armed Forces." "The guards of honour grab tight the locally-made automatic rifles." "Their size, weight, range of fire and power are the most outstanding among the same type of weapons." "They are among the most advanced automatic rifles in the world." "Marching up is the section from the National Defense University." "The National Defense University is the top military academy of the PLA." "The "Three-Eight Working style" formulated by comrade Mao Zedong forms the style and teachings of the university." "Comrade Deng Xiaoping wrote the name for the university and President Jiang visited the university scores of times." " Look right" " One, two, one, two..." "Shijiazhuang Military Academy 352 graduates this year forming the section of military academies." "In the past 60 years, this academy has developed 1 40,000 commanders for the army." "Now, all the primary and secondary ranking officers of the PLA must receive regular education in the military academy." " Look right." " One, two, one, two..." "Dalian Naval Vessels Academy forms the section for the naval academies." "This is the first naval academy of the People's Liberation Army." "In the past 50 years since its establishment, it have developed over 30,000 commanders for the military force and made over 100 generals." "Currently, all the captains of the navy and most skilled officers are from the various naval academies." " Look right." " One, two, one two..." "The section for the air force academies is formed by the Air Force Commanders' Academy." "The academy is our highest level air force commanding academy." "In the past 40 years since its set-up, it has delivered over 20,000 excellent officers, among them, over 100 generals." "They have made major contributions in guarding the skies of our country." " Look right." " One, two, one, two..." "Now moving in is an infantry of a Beijing Military Region." "This army has rendered outstanding services in the cross-river battle, in opening up Shanghai, resistance against the US and assistance to Korea to block the crack at Jiujiang River last year." "The famous Jinan 1st Regiment originates from this force." "Today, the concept for the infantry has changed fundamentally." "New weapons like armoured vehicles, missiles, helicopters, advanced satellite positioning and anti-electronic interference have equipped the army with a new combination at combat ability." "This army marching into the review area is formed by a squadron from the Beijing Military Region." "In the War of Resistance Against Japan, they killed the famous invading Japanese officer Abe Norihede." "In the new historical era of the War of Liberation, they attacked Shimen, liberated Taiyuan, and fought in Lanzhou." "They developed progressive model officers like Jiao Yulu and Fu Wei." " Look right." " One, two, one, two..." "This section of the navy is formed by the Naval Submarine Academy." "In both 1959 and 1984, they participated in the military review in the capital on National Day." "The surface vessel forces, the submarine forces, the air arm forces, the marine corps, naval coast defence forces and various specialised forces form the modernised People's Navy." " Look right." " One, two, one, two..." "In 1980, the Marine Corps first appeared in the combating divisions of the PLA." "They are joining the capital military review for the first time." "This is a special force with multiple combat skills in the areas of land, sea and submarine combat." " Look right." " One, two, one, two..." "Forming the air force section is an air force flying academy." "Currently, most of the squadrons of the air force have reached grade A combat standard." "From flying regimental commanders to air force commanders, all members are able to carry out air combat." "80% of the pilots are all-weather pilots." " Look right." " One, two, one, two..." "The airborne troops to which hero Huang Jiguang belonged to are arriving." "In order to meet the needs of new missions across the seas, paratroops are equipped with new models of aircraft and parachutes." "They have strengthened their landing and city-combat training." "Today, soldiers to generals of the airborne troops, can all land from the sky." " Look right." " One, two, one, two..." "These female soldiers valiant and heroic in bearing are cadets from Norman Bethune Military Medicine University." "15 years ago, the female section formed by this academy participated in the 35th Anniversary military review in the capital and received citation by comrade Deng Xiaoping." "Today, the strong and vigorous female soldiers are playing active roles in the various divisions of the PLA." " Look right." " One, two, one, two..." "The section for the paramilitary police forces is formed by the Beijing chief squadron of the people's armed police." "This police force is responsible for protecting the capital, foreign commissions and various important targets." " Look right." " One, two, one, two..." "The paramilitary police force has gone through special training and is equipped with special weapons." "This rapid reactive troop carries out special missions." "In anti-hijacking, anti-kidnapping and anti-terrorist missions, these special fighters have made extraordinary contributions." "Greetings to these forces who have joined this review for the 1st time!" " Look right." " One, two, one, two..." "Arriving now is a section formed by a squadron of the Beijing army reserve forces." "The Reserve service is formed as a speedy backup for war." "They are manned by common people who form regular armies during wars." "This is also the first time they have joined a grand review." " Look right." " One, two, one, two..." "The militiamen march forward valiantly and spiritedly." "This section is formed by militiamen of the Shoudu Iron and Steel Company." "They have taken part in the National Day military review 6 times." "Normally, they are the pacesetters or key workers in their positions." " Look right." " One, two, one, two..." "Known as the "Flowers of the Militia" of the capital, the militiawomen are all from Beijing Zhaoyang District." "They form the last section of on-foot marching troops for review." "These militiawomen have participated in the National Day review 12 times." "After the review by the party and the people" "Today, in this world of military green, they are like beautiful flowers or colourful clouds in the sky." "Ladies and Gentlemen, the 1 7 on-foot troops for review have all passed through Tiananmen Square." "Later on, 25 vehicle troops will pass through the central review area in order for review." "Today, taking part in the review are 1 1 ,000 soldiers, 409 pieces of weapons including armoured cars, cannons and missiles and 132 fighter aircrafts of various models." "We have just seen the on-foot troops vigorous strides through Tiananmen Square smoothly at an even speed." "Their forward march rate is 1 16 steps per minute." "The height and width to which they make each step is totally even." "Movements in holding their guns and saluting are also in good order." "To all the officers under review today, all the efforts and hardship have been made for the review by the motherland and its people today so that we can demonstrate to the world the boldness of vision and style of the PLA's mighty," "modernised and victorious troops." "We feel proud for the strength of our people's army." "The People's Liberation Army of China is determined, confident and able to protect our state sovereignty and territorial integrity, is determined, confident and able to provide strong protection for reform, opening-up and socialist modernisation construction and" "is determined, confident and able to uphold and safeguard the unity and reunification of the Chinese nation." "Ladies and Gentlemen" "A tank troop formed by an armoured troop from the Beijing Zone approaches." "Tank troops form the fundamental strength of the army." "This regiment had an outstanding performance in the national military tournament, the rescue at the Yingtai earthquake and the military drill at Huabei." "The second tank divisions formed by the armoured troops from the Jinan Military Region approach." "The heroic battalion and tank company cited by the CMC are from here." "They are riding today in new models of battle tanks developed and made in our own country." "Now approaching is the 3rd tank troop formed with 2 new models of battle tanks." "The new battle tanks have strong protective power, high accuracy in shooting and move at high speed, reaching advanced world standards." "Caterpillar infantry troop is formed by the mechanised infantry of a Beijing Military Region." "This Red Army regiment formed in the Pingjiang Uprising has delivered 1 70 generals." "Canterpillar infantry is equipped with cannons and anti-tank missiles and can transport 9 infantrymen to war." "This armoured transportation vehicle came from Jinggangshan." "Writer Wei Wei in his "Who is the loveliest person?"" "records their bloody anti-US war in support of Korea." "The armoured transportation vehicles they are driving have a certain level of protective power and are mainly used in transporting officers." "The wheeled armoured vehicles designed and made by our country are of a world-class level of advancement." "This troop was formerly the Independent Regiment of Ye Ting which took part in the Nanchang Uprising." "In the Long March, crossing Wujiang, seizing of Luding Bridge and Lajikou." "In the War of Liberation, fighting from the northeast to Hainan." "Their history is almost a concentrated history of the PLA." "The anti-tank missile forces are formed by a regiment from Nanjing." "They achieved a great victory at Pingxingguan and have delivered heroic models like Wang Jie and Guo Xingfu." "This type of anti-tank missiles can be carried by one soldier and can be installed in various types of vehicles and helicopters." "Its efficiency in combat is the best in the world." "The Self-propelled howitzer is weapon developed and used by worldwide." "This section is formed by an armoured troop from the Beijing Military Region." "This is the heroic regiment which had a victory in the Battle of Mengliang Gu." "In the new historical era, it has also become an advanced unit in hi-tech learning." "This is the section for caterpillar self-propelled smooth-bore guns." "This troop has bravely fought provocative foreign warships and hence received citation by Chairman Mao." "This type of smoothbore gun that we now see is a fatal attacker of tanks." "The powerful self-propelled gun-howitzers are approaching." "The armoured troop from the Beijing Zone forming this section was the first tank troop of our military force." "In March, 1949, at Xijiao Airport, they were reviewed by Chairman Mao." "The Self-propelled gun-howitzer plays an important role in modern weapons." "The mechanised infantry to which this section belongs to started their army-common people modernised village programme and were" "The 1st in the country to start this collaborative construction programme." "They are equipped with caterpillar self-propelled rocket guns that allow self-bearing ammunition, concentrated firing power, high speed ammunition refill and in firing are a relatively advanced ground control weapon." "This caterpillar self-propelled antiaircraft artillery section is formed by an armoured regiment from the Jinan Military Region." "During the re-structuring of San Wang, Chairman Mao tested the method of building subsets on a company, on this company establishing the principle of "party directing the guns"." "This type of weapon has a high firing speed, controls a wide space and reacts swiftly." "It is an air defense weapon of excellent quality." "This Self-propelled Multiple Rocket Launcher Formation is the one to which hero Tung Cunrui used to belong to" "These types of rocket guns are used on new models of heavy duty vehicles which can meet various different combat needs." "The towed gun-howitzer troops we can see are formed by artilleries from the Beijing Military Region." "This troop was the first to hit an aircraft with a ground cannon." "With the advanced cannons, radar, communication and computer equipment artillerymen are primarily equipped with a new combat ability to meet the needs of future modern warfare." "The towed antiaircraft artillery troop is now under review." "Anti-aircraft guns are not interferable by electromagnetism." "They can effectively fight low-flying targets." "Even at a time when missiles are dominant today, they are still a weapon basically required in air defense." "This regiment is from the Nanjing Military Region has taken part in the battles of Jinan, Huaihai and Dujiang." "Combat flooding and hurry to the rescue are from this troop." "The field operation air defense missile force formed by the air defense brigade from the Beijing Zone is here." "They are the first anti-aircraft gun troops in our military force." "The advanced low-flying and super low-flying missile equipment largely raised the combination combat ability of our army." "The 3 ship-to-air and ship-to-ship missile forces of our navy are here." "They are from the various naval fleets and naval air forces." "Among them are the mighty air and sea warrior troop to which outstanding captain Bo Yaoping belongs and the troop nicknamed "Naval Air Hawk"" "by the National Defense Department." "Running in the front is a type of advanced ship-to-air missile." "Following are the new all-compatible supersonic anti-warship missiles." "This type of missiles has a long-range capacity, high power, can fly across the sea at high speed, counter electronic interference and is now one of the most advanced types of ship-to-ship missiles." "The People's Navy has now developed to use with regular submarines and those with nuclear missile capability large to medium-sized missile carriers and naval aircrafts as basic military equipment." "Weapons for primary use in combat include missiles, rockets, missile destroyers, missile escort vessels, missile gunboats, submarine chasers and mine-sweepers." "There have all been regenerated and are developed, designed and mass produced in our own country." "The naval force has made major contributions in protecting fishing activities, safe sailing, handling emergencies and supporting sea transportation." "Since 1985, the navy has dispatched their troops 12 times on visits to 16 countries to demonstrate to the world the image of our People's Navy as a mighty, modernised and victorious military troop." "Moving forward now is a medium high-flying surface-to-air missile force from the air force." "It has gunned down many invading U2 high altitude reconnaissance planes." "Currently the air defense missiles of our country are divided into 4 basic series:" "super low-flying, low-flying, medium low-flying and medium high-flying." "Ladies and Gentlemen, now the powerful fleet of air echelons has arrived at the sky above Tiananmen Square." "The air echelons taking part in the review are mainly air units formed by naval airmen and army airmen which are flying in front leading air the echelon." "It comprises one bomber and 8 destroyers." "Piloting the air echelon captain aircraft is" "Gao Aiping, division commander of a bomber air unit." "The guard aircraft is piloted by the 81st exhibition flight unit." "This is a new model surface-to-air missile force formed by a troop from the surface-to-air missile force." "This type of missile combats supersonic bombers and cruise missiles and has the capacity to stop certain short-range ballistic missiles." "Now approaching is the bomber echelon formed by 18 bombers put together by the air force and naval air unit." "3 divisions are flying in 6 groups across the review area." "The medium-range strategic bombers designed and produced locally can carry out regular bombing and strategic bombing missions." "Now entering are regular surface-to- surface ballistic missiles with high defense power, accuracy in firing and able to hit multiple targets." "Now entering the review area is another type of regular ballistic missile developed by our country with good mechanical functions, adaptability to it's surroundings, advanced systems and highly automatic operations." "Now approaching is the tanker aircraft echelon formed by 2 in-flight refueling aircraft and 4 high-flying high-speed destroyers." "Our tanker aircraft unit is publicly appearing the first time today." "The tanker aircraft troops mark a breakthrough in the long-range mechanical combat capacity of our air force." "The new generation of strategic missiles developed by our country." "The echelon formed by 6 destroyers of the naval air force are here." "This is the all-weather supersonic fighter aircraft" "All-weather supersonic fighter-plane." "This echelon is formed by naval air units." "Naval air units are participating in the grand review for the first time." "This is our famous new long-range ground-to-ground guided missile." "It was successfully tested not long ago." "China is developing nuclear weapons in order to break the monopoly of big nuclear countries and destroy such weapons." "The Chinese Government has declared repeatedly that under no circumstances will China initiate the use of nuclear weapons." "Chinese people love peace." "The mighty fighter aircraft echelons are formed by 12 mighty fighter aircrafts divided into 2 divisions." "Mighty fighter aircraft are very powerful fighters specially used in attacking the ground." "20 different models of destroyers pass above Tiananmen Square." "This echelon comprises 2 destroyer air units of the air force." "Destroyers are combat aircrafts that fight enemy aircraft in the sky." "24 new models of destroyer have arrived." "These are advanced high-flying high-speed destroyers and are the key models to be used in future anti-invasion combat." "Now approaching are new long-range destroyers of our People's Air Force." "Formed by 12 aircraft and taking part in the review is a troop from the destroyer air unit." "This is representative of the 3rd generation of heavy duty destroyers." "Flying low towards us is an armed helicopter echelon from the army air units." "There are altogether 25 different models of helicopters here that can carry out reconnaissance, communication, battlefield monitoring, relief and ground-to-air missions." "The army airmen is the PLA's newly developed type of soldier." "They form a fast mobilized fighting unit for making sudden air attacks." "They are called the "light cavalry unit in the air"." "The helicopters that we see now can not only fight tanks and suppress ground fire but also transport a fully armed infantry." "This is a type of armed helicopters for multiple use." "Ground formations and air echelons are passing one by one in front of us." "What we see is the battle history of China's PLA with great momentum, is history unfolding in magnificent scale the growth of the People's" "Liberation Army from small to big and from weak to strong is the Army's history of honour going from victories to new victories." "The grand parade now begins." "Ladies and Gentlemen, the exciting military march-past has been completed." "The grand public parade is about to begin." "500,000 participants in the parade from various provinces, municipals, municipals directly under the Government and representatives from Hong Kong Macau and Taiwan are about to arrive." "The grand parade is divided into the guard of honour and three thematic parts:" "Part 1 , the establishment of the country and pioneer work." "Part 2, revolution and glory." "Part 3, centuries and rising high." "The magnificent parade is approaching." "Leading the parade are 3 guards of honour." "1008 youths holding a 425 sq. m. national flag are marching forward." "The colourful 5-Star Red Flag has been flying on earth for half a century." "Children of the Chinese nation have held up their heads and thrown out their chests for half a century under the 5-Star Red Flag." "From the peaks of Mount Qomolangma to the reefs of Nansha Islands." "From the headframe of Taklimakan to the roofs of the Great Wall Station at Antarctica." "From the launching tower at the Xichang Satellite Base to the prize presentation stand at the Olympics, the 5-Star Red Flag has brought to the children of the Chinese nation so much joy of victory so many tears of pride." "Motherland, you are the most beloved in our hearts." "You are the most important in our hearts." "For your honour, we are ready to give everything we have." "The gear wheel and the wheat heads symbolise the worker-peasant alliance lead by the working class." "The five shining golden stars represent unity of the citizens under the leadership of the CCP." "Tiananmen witnessed the old and new history of China and symbolises the revolutionary tradition of the Chinese people and the birth of New China." "Our national emblem encompasses all these." "At the birth of the earth and the sky, Chapter One... the people became the main body of the national emblem." "Long live our motherland!" "Long live the Communist Party!" "The establishment of the country and the pioneer work is the theme of the first section of the parade." "In a concise way, it looks back on the 28 years prior to the establishment of the People's Republic of China." "In the fights for liberation of the people and national independence the struggle of CCP members, stepping into the breach as another fell." "At the front of the first sculptured float is a pattern showing the medal of the 81st Regiment bring back again the hard and painful 25,000-mile" "Long March of the Red Army during the Agrarian Revolutionary War." "The front part of the second sculptured float is a pattern showing the medal of independence." "Reflecting the unity and bloody struggle of our" "Eighth Route Army, New Fourth Army, the militiamen and people from various fields during wartime and the nation's lofty sentiments in defeating the Japanese invaders." "At the front of the 3rd float is the pattern of the medal of liberation." "Focusing on reflecting the fight of the People's Liberation Army during the War of Liberation in overthrowing the dynasty of the Jiang family with the momentum of an avalanche and the great achievement of liberating China." "On the 3rd float are veterans and former members of the Red Army and the 8th Regiment who experienced this historical period describing to youths and children the scenes of the revolution." "The colours of the costumes worn by the paraders are all yellow for the top and red for the bottom - colours of the national flag" "1st October, 1949 is an epoch-making day." "Now approaching is a float recording the first page of the history of the Republic." "At this very moment, we miss especially dearly the senior group of proletarian revolutionaries represented by Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai," "Liu Shaoqi and Zhu De." "At this very moment, it is as if we could hear the giant's voice 50 years ago now echoing above the Tiananmen Square." "Now we can see a group of 4 floats which is the largest within Part 1 , the establishment of the country and pioneer work." "The pattern of red arrowheads represents the people of China who have stood up their boldness of vision in working hard to build and change the country and their flourishing achievements in construction." "The theme of these four floats can be summarized in the 4 verses by Chairman Mao." "They are: "Which dares to make sun and moon shine in the skies"" ""Happy, I see wave upon wave of paddy and beans"" ""Nothing is hard in this world if you dare to scale the height"" ""For truly great men, look to this age alone"" "One, two, three, four." "Regeneration through self-reliance, arduous struggle." "Unity, construction of our mother country." "One, two, three, four." "On the fourth float are 40 model workers and famous war heroes of the country who have appeared in the past 50 years from the 50's to the 90's." "Guo Xingfu, Yue Sicui Zhang Zhenliang," "Li Guoan, Li Suli, Fang Hongxiao." "In their ordinary positions, they have supported a heroic time." "Be united, construct our mother country." "One, two, three, four." "The 195 northern and southern lions of the lion dance group are arriving." "This is a grand show of the northern and southern lions." "The spirited lions dance to the thunderous beat of the drums." "The powerful oriental lions are awake." "The Mainland has saved its strength, getting ready to fly." "Since the common people took charge, we have been so joyous and spirited, so full of vigour and vitality so filled with the will to fight." "Ladies and Gentlemen, now that the Red Flag group has passed by part two of grand parade begins." "The theme for this part is reform and glory." "This part is composed of 21 groups." "This show how Deng Xiaoping theory made possible feats in reform, opening-up and socialist modernisation construction." "Liberating thoughts, working practically." "Reforming and opening-up, developing the economy." "The colours and rhythms of spring." "The story and cause of spring." "In December 1978, at the 1 1th The Third meeting of Central Committee of CPC, comrade Deng Xiaoping was already 7 4 years old, but he was still filled with youthful, vigorous spirits and his thoughts were still filled with vitality like the currents of spring." "He re-established the thoughts of liberation and practicality." "He proposed a focus on economic construction insisted on 4 basic principles and insisted on the basic line of reform and opening-up." "He insistently pointed out that the basic mission of a socialist society is to develop productivity." "He proposed the strategic goal of "3-Step Move"." "He was concerned with the growth of new men under socialism with ideals, morals, culture and discipline insisting on a diplomatic strategy of independence and self-decision establishing the image of China as a responsible leading country." "With comrade Xiaoping, we exited the extreme left circle and broke open the closed system." "With comrade Xiaoping, we stopped wandering on forked roads and made new steps forward." "With comrade Xiaoping , we said goodbye to unnecessary disputes." "We are more daring, we move faster and progress more rapidly." "With outstanding political wisdom, courageous and resolute theory, comrade Deng has led the people of China to find this road to success in building socialism with Chinese characteristics." "We believe the big wheel of building socialism with Chinese characteristics will continue in the direction of Deng's theory and charge ahead" "serving the people whole-heartedly." "Serving the people whole-heartedly!" "Achievements are made from reform and achievements represent glory." "Now approaching are groups showing the brilliant economic achievements made in the 20 years since reform." "The economic productivity rate of our country." "has now jumped to the 7th place in the world." "Living standard has improved and the people are comparatively well-off." "Serving the people whole-heartedly!" "Agriculture is the basis of the national economy." "The rural areas are pioneers of reform in China." "The paraders of suburban villagers are composing the word "abundance"" "symbolising the fields and a bumper harvest." "For 20 years we've cultivated fields that make up 1/7 of the world's fields and feed 22 %%% of the people of the world." "We produce the highest quantity of main agricultural products." "Three Gorges Project on the Yangtze River" "Xiaolangdi Control Projects on the Yellow River." "will effectively stop floods at the Yangtze River and Yellow River." "The steady stream of electric power will bring immense power in support of the fast advancement of the economy of China." "All-round development, village economy, irrigation works, all at service for the people." "Paraders in workers' clothes form a huge pattern of the word "work".." "They march towards us with six floats" "After 50 years of hard construction work,especially during the rapid development since reform and opening-up," "Chinese industries growing from nil to prosperity, from weak to strong, forming an industrial system complete in categories with massive productivity and up-to-standard technology." "Transportation for the people has never been so convenient as today." "Highways, sea transport, railway and civil aviation link up all places weaving into a 3-dimensional network of transportation." "Capacity of our telephone exchange has jumped to 2nd place in the world." "The quantity of production of TV sets and telephones is the highest in the world." "A modernised postal network links up cities and villages." "Our quantity of steel production has reached 0.1 billion ton a year which is the highest in the world." "Our quantity of coal production is No.1 in the world." "Electric power production, the 2nd and crude oil production, the 5th." "Our technology in transporting rockets and satellites has brought us among the world's few countries with spaceflight capacity." "The achievements of our mechanical industry are encouraging." "Mechanical and electrical products are now our major exported goods." "Our development history in the past decades has again proved that the working class is the main force behind the cause of socialist modernisation, reform and opening-up." "Rely on the working class whole-heartedly and our undertakings will always be successful." "Approaching now is a group representing our undertakings in health and environmental protection." "The angels in white - the workers in the medical field take good care of the health of" "1 .2 billion people with their love and their hands." "Currently, our medical workers are working hard towards realising the strategic goal of medical service for all in the year 2000." "The environmental protection industry is parading for the 1st time." "Love this homeland that we own together and continue to develop it." "This is our basic national strategy and a common understanding of all the people of China." "Since reform and opening-up, we have gradually formed the basic economic system with public ownership as the main body while developing multiple-ownership." "Economic reform is charging towards the goal of a socialist market economy." "Special economic zones are testing spots and advance parties for reform." "Their role of leading and driving economic development is invaluable as they bring in advanced technology, experience in management and capital." "Ladies and Gentlemen, now entering the Tiananmen Square are groups that reflect the change in living of the common people in China since reform and opening-up." "Around the float in the shape of a golden key symbolising lodging 128 happy families have come together bringing the happy, light-hearted elements of walking in the streets into this grand celebratory event." "Prosperity means peace, and peace brings prosperity for the people." "Marching in front are 78 newly-wed couples." "The grand 50th birthday of the Republic is also their wedding day." "To the left of the float are a group of retired old people happy as children." "Many of them were at the warm and peaceful event celebrating the founding of the Republic." "They tell of an ordinary and yet hard-earned story of the common people happening around us." "Ladies and Gentlemen, the group with a fashion show are also taking part in the National Day parade for the first time." "In the past 20 years, Chinese people have taken off plain clothings and brought in a colour world of fashion." "From a most easily seen window, they are displaying the style of the Chinese people today." "Ladies and Gentlemen, a huge basket of food has entered." "In the basket are all sorts of fruit, vegetables, livestock, eggs and milk." "This is a huge group formed by people from various fields in Beijing." "Among them are teachers, civil servants, returning immigrants, officers and young volunteers." "The group attracting the most attention are Catholics, Christians," "Muslims, Buddhists and Taoists." "Faithful execution of the basic strategy of family planning has resulted in 300 million less births in the past 20 years, another major contribution of China in the face of an over-crowded world." "The gorgeous and colourful cultural group has arrived." "In the front group, the dragon boat float seems to tell of the legend of the flying dragon." "wandering freely in the blue sky formed by the youths." "Since reform and opening-up, the publicity and cultural department has organised a series of broadly influential activities like the "Five Ones" project." ""Heart linked to heart" art group, Wanli folk songs," "Cultural Train from Beijing to Hong Kong" "At service to the people!" "At service to socialism." "Letting a hundred flowers blossom a hundred schools of thought contend." "Our cultural undertakings are developing healthily and flourishing." "Floats showing the excellent cultural achievements are here." "They are presenting the fruits of their efforts in dancing, acrobatics, drama, broadcasting, filming and television." "The traditional art of the Chinese nation is a brilliant pearl in the world's art treasure-house." "Since the founding of the Republic, the classical dance, music, opera and vocal art of various ethnic groups have thrived, giving birth to many world-renowned wonderful pieces." "Green leaves whirling, peonies bloom." "The precious rain and light breezes of the spring of reform and opening-up have made the flowers of Chinese art bloom making the nation's cultural garden rich, bright and colourful." "Shining with a metallic luster, with echoes of wonderful tunes." "A group in modern dreamy colours are attracting special attention." "Modern life style, modern beats." "China is marching towards the world with unprecedented openness attracting even greater attention for the nation." "Three heavy drums and nine massive dragons." "The dragon dance group from Tongliang county, Zhongqing arrives in a thunderous roar and the momentum of an avalanche." "In the celebratory event at the 35th anniversary, we saw their strong and vigorous bodies." "Today, they are using 9 dragons each 50 metres long representing the nine administrative divisions of ancient China sending 50th birthday greetings to the Republic." "The country, the children and the spirit of the dragon." "The Oriental dragon goes through stormy and unstable pages in history flying bravely and vigorously towards a new century." "Ladies and Gentlemen, since reform and opening-up, our athletes have led us into the world." "Strong and vigorous, free and easy." "They are approaching." "Competition in equality emphasizing participation." "Under the guidance of the Olympic spirit, our athletic career has flown high in both athletic sports and group sports, achieving excellent results attracting the world's attention." "The rainbow supports our national flag, athletics brings us prestige." "Under the support of the cheer group, four floats full of brilliant athletes are approaching." "Standing on the first float are a dozen of world champions like Deng Yaping, Xu Haifeng, Fu Mingxia." "In shooting, gymnastics, track and field, female volleyball, table-tennis, weigh-lifting, female football, diving, female judo, boat-racing and surfing, they have won honour for the country." "These outstanding athletes of the world's athletic scene sends their greetings to the party and the people." "On the second and the third floats are senior athletes who have reached the top during the 50's and the 60's." "There are top performers, winners in international athletic meets and fighters who have given themselves quietly in non-Olympic games." "Healthy exercise for all building strong bodies." "The youthful and spirited athletic group is approaching demonstrating the various subjects of sports along the way." "A group of youngsters in green are stepping on the pedals, riding the wheelbarrows and moving on both sides of the group." "The youngster in red is demonstrating Chinese martial arts." "The youngster in white is dancing, showing his youthful spirit and vitality." "Women in yellow are walking in leisure and flinging health balls." "Sports are vital to life and bring good health." "Among the common people in towns and villages various kinds of economical, convenient sports have been developed molding the healthy spirit of advancement, building up a good physique, creating beautiful and inspiring scenery in the modern life of our people." "Respect for knowledge and talents." "Technology is of No.1 productivity." "The float of pioneering technology is transformed from the number "1"." "This is specially designed to highlight the idea of "No.1"." "In recent years, we have executed projects driving our country towards applying hi-technology in products like the torch project and the "863" plan which is vital to hi-tech development." "These 8 major projects in technology have successfully helped improve our overall technological strength." "Under the lead of this group, the group displaying our brilliant results in technology are approaching." "The technological achievement group is approaching." "The first float creates an atmosphere of basic scientific studies." ""Basic studies are very important" a directive given by" "General Secretary Jiang in a document of the technology committee." "The float running in front shows that the 3rd generation of party leaders highly values basic studies." "The 2nd float reflects the great progress of nuclear studies." "The double spiral DNA model on the 3rd float represents the genetic elements of life and symbolises modern biological technology." "This education group formed by the 65 universities in the capital are flying their colourful school flags and are cheering as they enter the review area." "We love China!" "Vitalise China!" "Start from myself, start now." "These encouraging slogans are called out from the universities." "Since the May 4th Movement of 1919, patriotism has been a spiritual driving force of the hardworking Chinese university students." "Technological growth, improvements in the quality of the nation, the revival of Chinese culture, all rely on the development of education." "On the National Day of 1983," "Comrade Deng Xiaoping wrote a line for Beijing Jingshan School:" ""To gear education to modernization world and future"" "This is the policy of reform and development of our education." "In 1995, on behalf of the CCP Comrade Jiang Zemin proposed the general program of national development by means of science and education" "In March 1998, the new government was born." "The State Council set up the science education leaders committee" ""executing the strategy of science education in vitalising the country"." "This has become a basic national strategy in China." "In 1999, senior level education was offered to more students." "The opportunity to go to university has never been greater." "Efforts in education will greatly help the nation in the new century bringing a continuous flow of talent and human resources." "Ladies and Gentlemen, the last part of the parade:" "centuries and rising high demonstrates that people of different ethnic groups unite around the party with comrade Jiang Zemin as the centre." "Holding high the great flag of Deng Xiaoping's Theory charging spiritedly and vigorously towards the 21st Century." "This is the climax of the parade today." "The float which holds the huge portrait of" "General Secretary Jiang reporting at 15th National Congress of CPC is approaching." "Following is a float with a model of the report for 15th National Congress of CPC." "The 4,500 people moving in support of the float are representatives from 56 ethnic groups." "Today, they are all wearing festive costumes with a heart full of blessings that children have for the mother coming from various parts of the country to Beijing to express the unfailing trust the people have in and support for the third generation" "of party leaders." "In order to revitalise the Chinese nation, the party set the outline of action across the centuries." "The 3rd generation party leaders centered around comrade Jiang proposed and laid down in time the basic direction of seizing opportunities, strengthening reform, to broaden opening-up, promote growth and to maintain stability." "Under the guidance of this policy, we have successfully brought about rapid national economic growth and a soft landing for our economy." "This include overcoming the great floods in 1998 and maintaining the stability of exchange rates for renminbi despite the impact of the Asian financial market crash." "Our combined national strength has largely improved." "We have moved into a glorious era of political stability, economic growth, cultural flourishment, social advancement and ethnic unity." "One heart and one mind creating glory again." "These familiar lines that we can see here are the goals proposed by the party leaders led by comrade Jiang in regard to the constructions for our party and to economic, political and social development." "They are the outline for action as we charge into the new century." "Reflecting the thoughts of the party the military force and all the ethnic groups." "One heart and one mind, creating glory again." "Holding the flags high and continuing in line." "5 huge Red Flags stand high symbolising advancement of the country and development of the times." "The statues of heroes fighting the floods tell the world the Chinese nation is unbeatable." "Our goals for the next century are call upon us to overcome difficulties and to realize the strategy of the "3-Step Move"" "and to create a better tomorrow." "Ladies and Gentlemen, coming up into the Square are floats of provinces, municipals, municipals directly under the Government." "The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region," "Macau and Taiwan." "Surrounding this magnificent group are 1 ,000 athletes who just played in a minority groups athletic meet." "Ladies and Gentlemen, the group formed by major administrative regions:" "provinces, municipals, municipals directly under the Government." "The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region," "Macau and Taiwan." "Their 34 floats are entering in 3 divisions." "Huabei, where the capital Beijing lies, 5 provinces, districts and cities form the first group of floats." "The Beijing float designed with ornamental columns leads the group which is followed by the floats of Tianjin, Hebei, Sanxi and inner Mongolia Autonomous Region municipal." "From Dongbei:" "Liaoning, Jilin Heilongjiang form the second group." "Huadong and the 7 provinces and cities along the southeast coastal region form the huge 3rd group including" "Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang Anhui, Fujien," "Jiangxi, Shandong." "The 4th group is formed by 6 provinces in the mid-southern area." "They are Hebei, Hubei, Hunan," "Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan." "Five provinces, cities and districts form the 5th group including Chongqing, Sichuan Guizhou, Yunnan, Xizang." "The 6th group include floats from 5 northwestern provinces." "They are Shaanxi, Gansu Ningxia, Qinghai, Xinjiang." "The 7th group includes floats of Hong Kong Macau and Taiwan." "In order to show their individual style to the country, they have all paid special attention to the design and production of the floats." "Many provinces, districts and cities held specialist meetings project bidding meetings and even provincial and major work meetings to lay down the concepts and organise construction." "These floats are the results of the wisdom and care of many leaders, specialists, artists and technicians." "Sound, light and electric technology have been used for these floats." "The concepts are ingenious the shapes are unique." "Almost every detail of every float carries special meaning and is very symbolic." "Some floats carry realistic images and the special characteristics of the people of the regions and their visions of the future." "Some make use of their local resources or natural scenery." "Some reflect the thoughts of their local development or their supporting industries." "Some include their history of development in the past 50 years." "Some minority provinces or regions highlight their cultural features reflecting the theme of unity and prosperity of the nation." "These ingeniously made floats are practically image advertisements for individual provinces, municipals and municipals directly under the Central Government." "While they report to our mother country, they are also showing themselves to the world." "All the floats give out a strong sense of confidence, enthusiasm and a progressive mind." "This is an irresistible, united team." "This is an indestructible, united team." "No force can stop this team from marching towards the great goals off prosperity democracy and modernisation." "Fight together, unite our motherland, revitalise China" "unite our nation, fight together, unite our motherland, revitalise China," "unite our nation, fight together, unite our nation, revitalise Chin," "unite our nation, prosper together, unite our motherland, revitalise China," "Ladies and Gentlemen, as we hear the wonderful song" ""The China Young Pioneers"" "a 3-dimensional flag of the Young Pioneers enters our vision." "The Young Pioneers' members are holding onto the red cloth marching ahead with the torch float." "Surrounding this group are their coaches." "Today, most citizens of China have the memories of singing team songs as they make their vows to their team flags." "We remember how we made our vows in our soft voices." ""Always ready to fight for the cause of communism"." "Yes, for the future of our motherland." "For the modernisation of China." "For re-vitalisation of the Chinese nation in the 21st Century." "We are always prepared" "to learn well, to make progress, to secure the skills, to build our motherland." "Ladies and Gentlemen, the largest group of paraders today are approaching." "8640 Pioneers are composing a pattern 108 metres long." "The pattern appearing now is a sunflower." "Every sunflower faces the sun." "These young citizens of the Republic are calling the slogan "Learn well,make progress"" ""Secure the skills, build our motherland"" "moving ahead in good order and happily." "50 years ago, Chairman Mao looked forward to the birth of New China." "He described her in very poetic language." "She is a child in the mother's womb about to be born." "She is the sun that is about to rise in the east." "The rising sun symbolises brightness and warmth, life and hope." "It is significant that the children's teams are placed at the last part of the celebratory event." "Scenes of past history have just appeared in front of us." "Every one of us can feel the 50-year-old Republic is still a rising sun in the east." "As the bells of the 21st Century ring, all mankind will feel that she gives out unlimited light and warm because we have successor for our undertakings." "Our causes will certainly bloom and prosper." "Our undertakings will certainly be handed from generation to generation." "Ladies and Gentlemen, 50,000 pigeons symbolising peace are released around the Square." "The backdrop changes to "A Better Future for our Motherland"" "The last group of paraders today." "The balloons group is here." "6,000 happy children are holding 50,000 balloons and surrounding the largest float of the parade." "On the float is a spaceship that passes through a 1999 time tunnel." "1 man, 1 woman and 2 youths are piloting it into outer space and into the 21st Century." "The future of our motherland is describing to us the future of our motherland." "The balloon group has already stopped at the review area." "The military band is playing the song "Sing, Motherland"." "The children are cheering as they release the balloons in their hands." "The colourful balloons take all the children of China into the beautiful future and fly into the big blue sky." "The grand celebratory event ends here." "Thousands of Pioneers cheer, jump and rush to Jinsui Bridge." "The colourful bolts shot from the floats shine brightly." "Tiananmen Square has become an ocean of flowers, song and cheering voices." "May this moment forever remain in the memory of our nation." "May the image of our motherland remain forever in our hearts." "Leader comrades attending this celebratory event also include" "Ding Guangen, Tian Jiyun, Li Changchun," "Li Tieying, Wu Bangguo, Wu Guanzheng, Chi Haotian," "Zhang Wannian, Luo Gan, Jiang Chunyun, Jia Qinglin," "Qian Qichen, Huang Ju, Wen Jiabao, Xie Fei," "Zeng Qinghong, Wu Yi," "Wan Li, Qiao Shi, Song Ping," "Liu Huaqing, Rong Yiren, Bo Yibo," "Zou Jiahua, Pagbalha Geleg Namgyai, Wang Guangying," "Cheng Siyuan, Bu He, Tiemure Dawamaiti," "Wu Jieping, Peng Peiyun, He Luli, Zhou Guangzhao," "Cao Zhi, Ding Shisun, Cheng Siwei, Xu Jialu," "Jiang Zhenghua, Ismail Amat, Wang Zhongyu," "Xiao Yang, Han Zhubin," "Ye Xuanping, Yang Rudai, Wang Zhaoguo," "Ngapoi Ngawang Jigme, Qian Weichang, Lu Jiaxi," "Ren Jianxin, Song Jian, Li Guixian, Chen Junsheng," "Zhang Siqing, Qian Zhengying, Ding Guangxun, Sun Fuling," "Fok Ying Tung, Ma Man Kei, Zhu Guangya, Wan Guoquan," "Hu Qili, Chen Jinhua, Cho Namgi, Mao Zhiyong," "Bai Lichen, Jing Shuping, Luo Haocai, Zhang Kehui," "Zhou Tienong, Wang Wenyuan," "Chief Executive of the HKSAR, Tung Chee Hwa and the 1st Chief Executive of the Macau SAR, He Houhua have also participated in the event today." "China Central Television" "Beijing Television Station" "Live broadcast of the Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the People's Republic of China" "Ends here." "Happy National Day to all ethnic groups in China!" "A Banquet in Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the PRC." "A Celebration of the founding of the People's Republic of China was the first grand celebratory event held by the PRC and also the first time a military review was held." "1st October, 1949." "The leader of the people, Mao Zedong solemnly announced the birth of the New China." "Mao Zedong switched the button and raised the first 5-Star Red Flag in the People's Republic of China." "In the military review that followed," "Commander-in-Chief of the People's Liberation Army, Zhu De played the role of commander." "The centre of the military review was Tiananmen Square." "The procession went along the east and west sides of Changan Boulevard." "This is where the various military reviews took place after the founding of the PRC." "The reviewed troops were led in by two platoons of the navy moving from the east to the west immediately followed by the infantry, the artillery, the fighter vehicles and cavalry units." "The aircrafts of the youthful air force also flew across the sky above the square in groups." "The whole review took around two hours." "The total number of officers reviewed was around 19,000." "There were 1 19 cannons, 152 tanks and armoured vehicles," "222 cars, 1 7 aircrafts." "These weapons were mostly US or Japanese made, collected from the hands of the Kuomintang troops after bloody fights of the PLA." "As the review was taking place in front of Tiananmen Square, the various divisions of the People's Liberation Army were wiping out the remaining troops of Kuomintang in the south with the momentum of an avalanche." "Under those circumstances, in order to prevent an enemy attack, 4 of the aircrafts under review received orders to be armed and after the military review, to be on patrol duty in the airspace of Beijing directly." "The second military review was held on the National Day of 1950." "At the review, Commander-in-Chief Zhu De ordered the People's Liberation Army to be ready for fighting." "19 days after the review, the volunteers left for war in Korea." "Before celebration of the 2nd anniversary, the People's Liberation Army had stationed peacefully in Tibet, hence forming an unprecedented situation of unity of the Mainland." "Besides, we were also victorious in the Resistance against the US assistance to Korea" "In the military review that year, the militia appeared for the first time." "Before celebration of National Day in 1952, the People's Liberation Army had already completed a large-scale fight with bandits, wiping out the bandits everywhere." "The PRC experienced unprecedented peace and order in the society." "In the military review this year, the public security troops participated for the first time." "In the military review on the National Day of 1953, representatives of the Chinese volunteer troops appeared at the reviewing stand of Tiananmen." "This year marked the beginning of the first 5-Year Plan for the national economy." "When the PRC was first founded, the scene was full of vitality and upward growth." "In the celebration of the 5th anniversary, a major military review was held again." "This time the troops were reviewed by Minister of Defense Peng Dehuai." "10,384 officers were reviewed." "Compared with the first military review, this was more complete in terms of the types of troops, also, the weapons were more mechanized." "The review on the National Day in 1955 was the 1st review since the adoption of the system of military ranks." "The officers were dressed in new uniforms wearing the badges of military ranks with completely fresh looks." "In the celebration of the National Day in 1956, there was a rainstorm rarely seen in previous celebrations but the progress of the celebration was not affected at all." "The troops were in good order, very high-spirited, encouraging every participant in the celebration." "In the military review on the National Day in 1957." "The locally made jet-propelled bombers and destroyers flew across the sky above Tiananmen for their first review." "This year, the 2nd 5-Year Plan for economic construction began in China." "The spending power of the average citizen nationwide improved from $76 in 1952 to $102." "In the review of 1958, the group that drew the most attention was the Military Academy set up by the PLA after the founding of the PRC and the officers and students of other military schools." "This year the number of PLA officers studying in the academies rose by 16 times when compared with 1949." "In 1959, there was a review in celebration of the 10th anniversary." "The number of participants in the celebration this year reached 700,000, exceeding those of previous times." "1 1 ,000 officers were reviewed." "There were 15 groups on-foot, 1 4 groups with vehicles and 6 air echelons." "The first group passing through Tiananmen Square was the group formed by the Military Academy which was followed by the naval and the airborne force," "7 artillery groups formed with 1 44 different types of cannons, the armoured force group with 99 tanks and self-propelled guns and the 1 15 jet-propelled bombers and destroyers which formed the air echelons that flew across the sky above Tiananmen Square." "The weapons in the review this time, included new models of automatic rifles, cannons, tanks and hi-speed jet-propelled destroyers all were made in China." "More weapons were then made in China." "In the 25 years following 1959, in the celebrations of the National Day, no military reviews were held by the Chinese Government." "In 1984, however, there was a military review again on the National Day." "500,000 people participated in the celebration in Beijing." "Chairman of the CMC Deng Xiaoping reviewed the troops in celebration of the 35th Anniversary." "The troops are ready for review Please review." "Troops marching on foot, salute." " Greetings, comrades." " Greetings, leader." "You comrades have been working hard." "At service to the people." "The march-past begins." "Guns up." "There were 10,370 officers under review this time." "In the review, the guard of honour was formed by the army, the navy and the air force." "The officers guarding the flag of the 81st regiment went into Tiananmen Square first." "18 on-foot groups were formed by the military academies, the female units, military police and the militia." "24 mechanised troops and 94 aircraft formed an air echelon following in order were various types of aircraft for review, tanks, missiles etc. 28 types of weapons in all were all designed and made in China, some of which have attained world advanced level." "The last groups for review were the naval missile force, surface-to-air missile force and strategic missiles force." "Specially drawing people's attention was the Chinese strategic missile force which met the world for the first time." "The next day, the media of western countries discussed the fact that China already owned an awesome nuclear war capacity." "The reviewed troops were all carrying weapons made in China, constituting a strong and powerful force and demonstrating the new standard of the revolutionised, modernised and regularised Chinese military force." "This showed the determination and power of the PLA in protecting modernisation of the country and world peace." "Since the founding of the PRC, the review was the largest in scale, with the newest and most mechanised weapons." "After the review, paraders dressed in festive costumes entered the square in order." "At this time in China because of the liberation of the mind, all the people were high-spirited and inspired." "Because of the liberation of productivity, greater power was released and the joy of the people was reflected in their faces." "The biggest achievement through reform and opening-up was reflected in expressions of the people." "People's support of the policies of the party were fully expressed in this celebration." "In the procession of university students, students of Beijing University displayed greetings to Deng." "The military review and parade lasted 2 hours." "All of the people passed through the Rostrum of Tiananmen." "This grand parade held in Tiananmen Square was not only a review but also a new starting point for the people of China and a symbol of a new era."