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In Pictures: China celebrates 70th anniversary of victory in World War II

Chinese President 'Xi Jinping' was seen leading huge military parade in his open-car, to celebrate 70th anniversary of victory in the second world war. Russian president 'Vladimir Putin', and South Korea president 'Park Geun-hye' were also seen at the Military Parade.

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  • Sep 03, 2015, 01:53 PM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping was seen leading huge military parade in his open-car, to celebrate 70th anniversary of victory in the second world war. Russian president Vladimir Putinand South Korea president Park Geun-hye were among the invited guests

1. Chinese soldiers preparing for march

Chinese soldiers preparing for march
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Soldiers of the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) of China march in formation past the Tiananmen Square before a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China (Reuters).

 

 

2. Soldiers get ready for parade

Soldiers get ready for parade
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Soldiers of the Peoples Euro's Liberation Army (PLA) of China stand in formation as they gather ahead of a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China (Reuters).

 

3. Chinese soldiers at Military Parade

Chinese soldiers at Military Parade
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Soldiers of the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) of China stand in formation as they gather ahead of a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China (Reuters).

 

4. Soldiers of china in their different attire, saluting and playing music

Soldiers of china in their different attire, saluting and playing music
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Military band sing and salute at the Tiananmen Square at the beginning of the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China (Reuters).

 

5. Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Park Geun-hye at parade

Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Park Geun-hye at parade
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Chinese President Xi Jinping (2nd R) talks to former President Jiang Zemin (R) next to Russia's President Vladimir Putin (2nd L) and South Koreas President Park Geun-hye on the Tiananmen Gate, at the beginning of the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China (Reuters). 

 

6. Chinese president 'Xi Jinping' accepts salutes from military

Chinese president 'Xi Jinping' accepts salutes from military
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Chinese President Xi Jinping stands in a car on his way to review the army as military band members play next to him, at the beginning of the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China (Reuters).

 

7. Military vehicles kept in order at China's Parade.

Military vehicles kept in order at China's Parade.
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Military vehicles carrying shore-to-ship missiles drive past the Tiananmen Gate during a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China (Reuters).

 

8. Women troop marching at the parade

Women troop marching at the parade
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Military nurses look from atop a truck towards Chinese President and other leaders during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China (Reuters).

 

9. Chinese military helicopters form the number '70' in the sky

Chinese military helicopters form the number '70' in the sky
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Military helicopters form the number "70" above a Chinese national flag as they perform during the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China (Reuters).

 

10. People enjoyed the parade

People enjoyed the parade
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Birds are released at the end of the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China (Reuters).

 

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