70TH Independence Day Of China.

Byline: Imtiaz Rafi Butt

The Chinese government has announced the 70th Independence Day celebrations as the Golden Week, to be held from 1st October, 2019. It is a momentous time for a great nation that has achieved gigantic tasks in the shortest time. A nation is on the rise, as it commemorates its past and reassures its resolve for the future. The world is watching and many a people are drawing inspiration from the example set by the People's Republic of China. The Independence Day celebration carries a lot of substance for the country with the largest population in the world, soon to become a superpower exceeding all others.

The Government of China has released plans for the Independence Day. The Chinese government will issue coins to remember the struggle that followed upto the declaration of People Republic of China on 1st October, 1949. A massive military parade will be held in the Tinamen Square in the centre of Beijing which will be attended by the General Secretary of the Central Communist Party, all the prominent leaders and highest officials of Civilian and Military leadership will be present. The celebrations will carry on for a week with fireworks, festivals across mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau.

The aim of these celebrations is to the highlight the achievements of the Chinese people since 1949. On the day of the 70th anniversary, President Xi Jinping will address the nation and congratulate the people on their victories and roadmap towards success. The day will also exhibit the most advanced weaponry and the show of strength of the Chinese military. General Secretary of the Communist Party and Chairman of the Central Military Commission Xi Jinping will be the guest of honor. As the roads, flights and transport systems towards Beijing are set to choke, this day is much more than just a celebration.

The history of China can be briefly divided into two distinct eras. The dynastic era that lasted from ancient times till 1949 and the era of the communist party from 1949 to present. The history of the Chinese people is of immense significance. Just like history of many civilizations, the Chinese people were ruled by clans, dynasties and monarchical emperors, but what stands out, are the inventions like paper, silk, gun powder, smelting, rockets, paper money, crop rotation, which are, sole contributions to human progress. But the most notable achievement of the Chinese people is the breaking of shackles of elitist monarchical...

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