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]

The guard of honor of the three services of the Chinese People's Liberation Army prepare for the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in central Beijing, capital of China, October 1, 2009. [Xinhua]