Published 22:38 IST, September 16th 2019

China bans pigeons and drones in Beijing ahead of 70th anniversary

China has banned pigeons and drones ahead of 70th-anniversary celebrations. The day commemorates the formation of People's Republic of China on October 1, 1949

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Chinese authorities have banned flying of kites, drones, pigeons, and balloons in Beijing ahe of 70th-anniversary celebration of Communist Party rule on October 1. skies will be kept clear in order to assure flight safety in 16 districts throughout day. citizens are t even allowed to send sky lanterns. Factories too have been ordered to close to ensure a backdrop of clean air and blue skies on holiday. re have been nighttime military pare rehearsals in various parts and also through Tiananmen Square because of which City Centre and huge avenues have been on lockdown in recent weekends. square itself and some selected subway stations also remained closed to general public. For furr peace, earlier this month, some bars and nightclubs were also ordered to be closed to avoid any brawls around big day. 

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On day of anniversary, re will be military pares and party leer Xi Jinping will dress public. Fireworks show, performances, and carnival-like celebration will be part of a mass pantry involving 100,000 people. invitees include selected 30,000 people, including outstanding Party members, model civil servants, and workers. This year's celebration is expected to be biggest-ever – even larger than one in 2015 that commemorated end of World War II when 12,000 soldiers marched. 

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National Day of China

On October 1, 1949, Communist forces took power after defeating Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalist army in a brutal civil war. date marks founding of People’s Republic of China and is celebrated throughout mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau with a variety of government-organised festivities, including fireworks and concerts, as well as sports events and cultural events. capital city is decorated in festive mood with portraits of revered leers, such as Mao Zedong in public display.

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On or side

Many Elite Chinese officials are facing challenges this year as US-China tre war has slowed ecomy. anti-government protests in Hong Kong have furr deteroriated scenario. As a result, sensitive political dates have a lot of threats surrounding m. Yet as Chinese authorities clamp down on every possible opposition, human rights activists often dissapear around such mass celebrations.

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21:24 IST, September 16th 2019