Oct 1 parade confirmed

The country's 14th army parade will be held on Oct 1 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the People's Republic of China.

The parade, which will display all branches of the Chinese army, will also feature some new weapons acquired by the armed forces, said Cai Huailie, a senior officer from the general staff headquarters of the army, at a press conference to announce the white paper on national defense yesterday.

He said the forces on display will include the navy, which recently sent a fleet to join the global anti-piracy campaign in Somali waters, and the Second Artillery Force, which controls China's nuclear missiles.