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SLIDE SHOW Posted: October 1, 2009   
China Celebrates 60 Years of Communism FLASH VERSION
The Chinese government threw an elaborate parade Thursday to highlight the 60th anniversary of the People's Republic of China and the victory of the Communist Party. Minxin Pei, professor of government at Claremont McKenna College, discusses the country's accomplishments and challenges to its global standing.
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Produced by: Larisa Epatko
Fireworks Display, Massive fireworks displays exploded over Tiananmen Square in Beijing, marking 60 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China.
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Fireworks Display
Massive fireworks displays exploded over Tiananmen Square in Beijing, marking 60 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China.
Speaking: Minxin Pei
Photo Credit: Frederic J. Brown/AFP/Getty Image, Audio Credit: Larisa Epatko
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