Xi Jinping to outline his vision of a strong China in grand National Day celebration

Beijing will stage one of its grandest parades ever on Tuesday to mark the 70th anniversary of Communist Party rule, signalling a new chapter under President Xi Jinping’s leadership.

The meticulously planned celebrations – which include a lavish military parade, gala evening show and fireworks – are a chance for Xi to outline his vision of a strong China under the firm direction of the party.

In a hugely symbolic gesture, Xi on Monday led seven top officials to pay tribute to Mao Zedong, the founding father of the People’s Republic. It was the first time since the end of the Cultural Revolution that a head of state had visited the former leader’s mausoleum at Tiananmen Square ahead of the National Day celebration.

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