Soldiers get ready for the parade of the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in Beijing, October 1, 2009. [Xinhua]

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]