Soldiers stand before the start of the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, near the Tian'anmen Square in central Beijing, capital of China, October 1, 2009. [Xinhua]

Soldiers attending the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, rehearse on the Tian'anmen Square in central Beijing, capital of China, October 1, 2009. [Xinhua]