Editor's Note: Five China Daily journalists share their feelings, insights and observations about Tuesday's grand events in Beijing
The most impressive part of the grand parade for me was when over 160 aircraft flew across Tian'anmen Square, causing flag-waving spectators to cheer. Some of the planes flew in formations making the number 70 in the sky, while others left trails of colored smoke.
Among the most eye-catching sights of the over 100,000 people attending the pageantry along the Chang'an Avenue was a group of express delivery workers riding electric bikes, blending in with sanitation workers and bus drivers.
I had to calm down for a while after coming back from Tian'anmen Square where I witnessed a grand parade on Tuesday morning. I had to take some time to decide what I would put in this personal reflection and also alleviate my sleepiness.
On New China's 70th birthday, of all the parade floats showcasing China's historical changes since the 18th Communist Party of China National Congress in 2012, the one about science and technology was the first to meet the audience, and as a science reporter I thought to myself: what a time to be alive.
Guests of honor from Hong Kong expressed pride in attending the National Day celebrations in Beijing, and placed high hopes in the special administrative region's involvement in the country's rapid development.
People from the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions who joined the New China 70th anniversary celebrations in Guangdong province have expressed their hopes for the Greater Bay Area.
Leaders of foreign countries and international organizations have sent congratulatory messages to President Xi Jinping to convey their best wishes on the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
It has been 70 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China, and Chinese society has witnessed tremendous changes over that period. But one thing that hasn't changed is the daily work of everyone. China has grown from a closed and underdeveloped country to an open and progressive one, with the majority of people now enjoying the fruits of a miraculous achievement in human development. Through a series of images, we are proud to showcase the great strides China has taken over the past seven decades.
There was a surge in given names representing New China and hopes for a prosperous and strong nation, following the founding of the People's Republic of China on Oct 1, 1949.
China's scientific community should study the patriotism, self-sacrifice, modesty and diligence of agriculturalist Yuan Longping and submarine designer Huang Xuhua, along with their endless pursuit of truth to contribute to China and the world, the nation's top science and engineering academies said on Sunday.
Weather in most parts of China during the Oct 1-7 National Day holiday will generally be good and suitable for outdoor activities, the National Meteorological Center said on Sunday.
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Raymond Zhou
Op Rana
Berlin Fang
Zhu Yuan
Huang Xiangyang
Chen Weihua
