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Chinese People's Liberation Army Parade Showcases 90 Years of Military Might

14:10 GMT 31.07.2017 (Updated: 14:12 GMT 31.07.2017)

China celebrated the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army with a massive military parade, which featured the most advanced weapons at Beijing's disposal.

The parade was held on July 30 at the the Zhurihe military base in Inner Mongolia.

© AP Photo / Zha Chunming/XinhuaChinese People's Liberation Army troops march past military vehicles Sunday, July 30, 2017 as they arrive for a military parade to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the PLA at Zhurihe training base in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

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Chinese People's Liberation Army troops march past military vehicles Sunday, July 30, 2017 as they arrive for a military parade to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the PLA at Zhurihe training base in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

© REUTERS / China DailySoldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) raise a Chinese national flag during the military parade to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the foundation of the army at Zhurihe military training base in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. July 30, 2017.

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Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) raise a Chinese national flag during the military parade to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the foundation of the army at Zhurihe military training base in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. July 30, 2017.

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Some 12,000 servicemen, 129 aircraft and 571 military vehicles participated in the parade.

© REUTERS / XinhuaSoldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) take part in a military parade to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the foundation of the army at the Zhurihe military training base in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China July 30, 2017.

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Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) take part in a military parade to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the foundation of the army at the Zhurihe military training base in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China July 30, 2017.

© REUTERS / XinhuaSoldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) march during a military parade to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the foundation of the army at the Zhurihe military training base in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. July 30, 2017.

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Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) march during a military parade to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the foundation of the army at the Zhurihe military training base in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. July 30, 2017.

© REUTERS / China DailyDuring the parade, the Chinese leadership displayed the most advanced military hardware at its disposal, including Type 99A main battle tanks, HJ-10 anti-tank missile systems, Shenyang J-16 strike fighters and Chengdu J-20 fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft.

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During the parade, the Chinese leadership displayed the most advanced military hardware at its disposal, including Type 99A main battle tanks, HJ-10 anti-tank missile systems, Shenyang J-16 strike fighters and Chengdu J-20 fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft.

© REUTERS / China Daily Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) take part in a military parade to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the foundation of the army at the Zhurihe military training base in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. July 30, 2017.

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© REUTERS / StringerHelicopters and armoured vehicles participate in the military parade to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the foundation of the China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) at Zhurihe military training base in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. China, July 30, 2017.

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Helicopters and armoured vehicles participate in the military parade to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the foundation of the China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) at Zhurihe military training base in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. China, July 30, 2017.

© REUTERS / China Daily Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) get ready for the military parade to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the foundation of the army at Zhurihe military training base in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. July 30, 2017.

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Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) get ready for the military parade to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the foundation of the army at Zhurihe military training base in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. July 30, 2017.

© REUTERS / China DailySoldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) take part in a military parade to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the foundation of the army at the Zhurihe military training base in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. July 30, 2017.

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© AP Photo / Zha Chunming/XinhuaDuring the parade, China displayed several types of deadly ballistic missiles at its disposal, including the DF-21D anti-ship medium range ballistic missile and the new DF-31AG intercontinental ballistic missile that has a maximum range of over 10,000 kilometers.

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During the parade, China displayed several types of deadly ballistic missiles at its disposal, including the DF-21D anti-ship medium range ballistic missile and the new DF-31AG intercontinental ballistic missile that has a maximum range of over 10,000 kilometers.

© REUTERS / StringerSoldiers carry a PLA flag and Chinese national flags before the military parade to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the foundation of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) at Zhurihe military base in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China. July 30, 2017.

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Soldiers carry a PLA flag and Chinese national flags before the military parade to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the foundation of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) at Zhurihe military base in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China. July 30, 2017.

© REUTERS / China DailySoldiers of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) get ready for the military parade to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the foundation of the army at Zhurihe military training base in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China. July 30, 2017.

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© AP Photo / Pang Xinglei/XinhuaChinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) troops perform a flag raising ceremony Sunday, July 30, 2017 for a military parade to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the PLA.

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Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) troops perform a flag raising ceremony Sunday, July 30, 2017 for a military parade to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the PLA.

© AP Photo / Li Tao/XinhuaChinese President Xi Jinping stands on a military jeep as he inspects troops of the People's Liberation Army during a military parade to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the PLA. July 30, 2017

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Chinese President Xi Jinping stands on a military jeep as he inspects troops of the People's Liberation Army during a military parade to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the PLA. July 30, 2017

© AP Photo / Fei Maohua/XinhuaChinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) troops march in formation Sunday, July 30, 2017, as they arrive for a military parade to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the PLA.

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Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) troops march in formation Sunday, July 30, 2017, as they arrive for a military parade to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the PLA.

© REUTERS / StringerSoldiers raise a flag before the military parade to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the foundation of the China's People's Liberation Army at Zhurihe military base in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. July 30, 2017.

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Soldiers raise a flag before the military parade to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the foundation of the China's People's Liberation Army at Zhurihe military base in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. July 30, 2017.