China marks 62nd anniversary of People's Republic of China.

BEIJING (Itar-Tass) - The celebration of the 62nd
anniversary since the formation of the People's Republic of China started
with the state flag hoisting and the wreath-laying ceremony to people's
heroes, fallen for the homeland's independence in the country's main
square of Tiananmen in the Chinese capital.
The ceremony in the square was attended by President Hu Jintao,
premier Wen Jiabao and other Chinese leaders.
Squares and avenues of the Chinese capital were decked with bright
flower compositions, and red streamers with patriotic calls and Chinese
flags were hung everywhere on the occasion of the national holiday.
Numerous concerts will be staged during festive days in Beijing. The main
flower composition - a flowerbed 50 metres in diameter - was laid out in
the Tiananmen Square.
"Chinese people honour the memory of heroes who gave their lives for
freedom and prosperity of China on this festive day; their memory will be
eternal," reports the Xinhua news agency.
Reinforced security measures are introduced on the main national
holiday in the Chinese capital. Posts of special anti-terrorist mobile
groups of Chinese police in an eye-catching black uniforms were put up
everywhere in Beijing streets.
The authorities also announced "a golden week" of off-days to last
till October 7. Many Chinese citizens seek these days to get to their
native places, which causes congestion of land and air transport. Many
make trips around the country or go abroad.