Chinese president addresses grand rally
Chinese President Hu Jintao on Thursday called on the Chinese people to unite more closely to build a "rich, strong, democratic, civilized, harmonious and modernized socialist country."
Grand National Day Military Parade
China's military parade reached a climax as a formation of Guard of Honor of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) three services marched past Tian'anmen in Beijing.
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Economy
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Science/Technology
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Society
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President Hu calls for further efforts to protect public stability in Beijing
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Opinion
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