National Day: Quick Facts

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A dense crowd fills Tiananmen Square in Beijing, with people taking photos and holding Chinese flags in front of the Tiananmen Gate during China's National Day holiday.

National Day in China

Colorful fireworks burst above Tiananmen Square at night, with large red and gold columns and a crowd of people celebrating below.

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