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Page last updated at 18:55 GMT, Thursday, 1 October 2009 19:55 UK

Communist China marks 60th year

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China has been staging mass celebrations to mark 60 years since the Communist Party came to power.

The day started with vast lines of tanks, soldiers and missile launchers parading through the capital Beijing.

Later, in Tiananmen Square, there was a spectacular fireworks show and a concert of patriotic songs and dancing. John Simpson reports.

China marks Communist anniversary

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