China's military showing off the latest missiles during the National Day Parade in Beijing.

Children dressed in costumes waiting for the start of the National Day Parade at Tiananmen Square.

Chinese President Hu Jintao and other leaders gathering at Tiananmen Gate prior to the start of the National Day Parade.

People's Liberation Army tanks rumbling past Tiananmen Square.

People's Liberation Army women soldiers marching past Tiananmen Square during the National Day Parade.

Aircraft from the People's Liberation Army air force performing a fly-past during the National Day Parade in Beijing.