In pictures: China 70th anniversary parade and celebrations

China celebrated its growing power and confidence with a big display of military hardware

Military vehicles carrying hypersonic missiles DF-17 drive past Tiananmen Square during the military parade marking the 70th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China, on it's National Day in Beijing, China. PHOTO: Reuters

Soldiers of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) march in formation during the military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. PHOTO: Reuters

Troops in military vehicles take part in the military parade marking the 70th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China. PHOTO: Reuters

Chinese peacekeeping troops march in formation past Tiananmen Square during the military parade marking the 70th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China. PHOTO: Reuters

Military vehicles carrying underwater drones travel past Tiananmen Square during the military parade. PHOTO: Reuters

Chinese President Xi Jinping stands near former Chinese presidents Hu Jintao, Jiang Zemin and Premier Li Keqiang on Tiananmen Gate during the military parade marking the 70th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China. PHOTO: Reuters

Soldiers of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) march in formation past Tiananmen Square during the military parade. PHOTO: Reuters

People watch on a giant screen broadcasting the military parade. PHOTO: Reuters

Soldiers of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) march in formation during the military parade. PHOTO: Reuters

Foreigners are seen on a float featuring China Railway Express containers of the Belt and Road Initiative during the parade. PHOTO: Reuters

Performers with bicycles take part in the parade. PHOTO: Reuters

Soldiers of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) stand on military vehicles travelling past Tiananmen Square during the military parade. PHOTO: Reuters

Performers wave to the camera as they leave after the parade marking the 70th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China. PHOTO: Reuters