Veterans in a vehicle salute to the spectators who stand up to welcome them during the military parade at the Tian'anmen Square in Beijing on Sept 3, 2015. [Photo by Xu Jingxing/ China Daily] |
Facts you need to know:
It is the first time that veterans had joined a parade. Veterans include both the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Kuomintang who fought against invading Japanese soldiers.
Veterans have an average age of about 90 years, with the oldest being 102. President Xi and other leaders give a standing ovation to all veterans.