China Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Modern State's Founding

VOA Special Report: PRC 60th Anniversary

On October 1, China celebrates the founding of the People's Republic with great fanfare. Over the past sixty years, the world's most populous country has transformed itself from a struggling poor civilization to an industrial and military power with few rivals.

• PRC Interactive Timeline
• China Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Modern State's Founding
• 60 Years After PRC's Founding, Chinese Consumers Have a New Wish List
• Heavy Security Planned for China's Anniversary Celebration
• China Looks to Technology, Diplomacy for Future
• Executives Say China's Economic Rise Bodes Well for Hong Kong

ESL Discussions: China

• What can other countries learn from China?