Xi reviews armed forces on National Day for first time

Xinhua/chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2019-10-01 10:38
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President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, salutes the flags of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the nation and the People's Liberation Army at the beginning of his review of the armed forces during the celebrations for the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Beijing, Oct 1, 2019. [Photo/Xinhua]

New weapons, from Dongfeng-41 intercontinental strategic nuclear missiles, H-6N long-range strategic bombers to new models of drones, accounted for 40 percent of all armaments showcased in the parade.

A large part of ground formations and echelons were formed by multiple services, a structure highlighting an enhanced inter-operability of the PLA achieved through the reform.

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