China Marks 60th Anniversary of Modern Republic

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October First will mark the 60th anniversary of the modern People's Republic of China(PRC).  The preparations for celebrating the achievement of 60 years of Communist rule in China are elaborate. Premier Wen Jiabao will be present in Beijing to help celebrate the achievement.  Much of the city is given over to the celebrations which are said to rival those held for the opening of last year's Olympics.  A parade of 100 000 civilians is planned.

Much of Beijing is shut down to tourists to accommodate the celebrations.  Kite flying is forbidden. Security has been ramped up.

"China has been ramping up security over the past few weeks ahead of the holiday, even banning the sale of knives at some stores including large retailers such as Wal-Mart and Carrefour. City residents have been barred from flying kites as a precaution against aerial hazards, and those who live in the diplomatic apartments that line the parade route have been told not open their windows or go out on their balconies to watch.

Authorities plan to ground flights into and out of Beijing for three hours during the parade, according to state media, restrictions similar to ones put in place for last year's Beijing Olympics."  cnews

Residents of Beijing are being advised to stay home to watch the massive celebrations on their televisions.