A flag-raising ceremony was held at Tian’anmen Square in Beijing on the morning of October 1 to mark China’s National Day on the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. “As changes in the world not seen in a century accelerate, we should vigorously champion the common values of humanity, and practice true multilateralism. In his address, Xi also touched on Taiwan, asserting that Beijing must resolutely oppose “external interference” and safeguard China’s territorial integrity. This year marks the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Now, China is marching forward, advancing Chinese modernization, to build a better China, and create more opportunities… pic.twitter.com/Hu5piSPrri — China Daily (@ChinaDaily) October 1, 2025