Today, October 1st, marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of China's Communist Party and Beijing is celebrating with fireworks and more importantly its biggest military parade yet.<br />But it seems to be just Beijing that is celebrating,...as Hong Kong protesters are still crying for greater democracy and freedom.<br />Our Kim Da-mi with the details.<br />Beijing is throwing a huge celebration to commemorate seven decades of Communist power.<br />Various events from citizen parades to fireworks are expected to keep the festive mode,... but the highlight is the massive military parade through central Beijing and Tiananmen Square.<br />In front of officials, select members of the public, and 188 military attaches from 97 countries, China is showing off more than 160 aircraft and 580 pieces of weaponry and equipment.<br />And all eyes are on Dongfeng-41, the country's newest and the most powerful nuclear missile.<br />The 'super-nuke' is said to have the furthest range of any nuclear missile and could reach the U.S. within just 30 minutes.<br />In fact, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has confirmed that the latest weapon is designed to target the U.S.<br />These commemorative events are seen as part of President Xi's efforts to solidify his absolute power amid prolonged trade tensions with the U.S. and the ongoing unrest in Hong Kong.<br />While highlighting the current one country, two systems policy, the Chinese leader said Beijing must continue to complete the reunification of the country.<br />North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a letter to President Xi, congratulating Beijing and promising to stay strong and thrive through socialism.<br />Meanwhile, there will be another mass march on Tuesday afternoon in central Hong Kong, which will be staunchly against China.<br />Despite police in Hong Kong banning demonstrations, pro-democracy protesters have pledged to hit the streets en masse, clad in all black.<br />Several demonstrators who chanted pro-democracy slogans in Wan Chai on Tuesday morning have already been arrested.<br />The traditional fireworks show in Hong Kong has been cancelled,... but Beijing's special day will last as "A day of Grief" in Hong Kong.<br />KIM Da-mi, Arirang News.<br />
