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Paramilitary policemen can be seen through a security fence as they stand in formation on Beijing's Tiananmen Square after it was closed to the public for the National Day celebrations
30 Sep 2009
Source: Reuters
 
Paramilitary policemen can be seen through a security fence as they stand in formation on Beijing's Tiananmen Square September 30, 2009 after it was closed to the public for the National Day celebrations starting on October 1. China's leaders are marking 60 years of Communist Party rule with relentless security around Beijing in an effort to ensure nothing disrupts the military parade celebrating six decades of the People's Republic. REUTERS/David Gray (CHINA ANNIVERSARY CONFLICT MILITARY POLITICS)
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Policemen and their dogs walk past an army truck on Beijing's Tiananmen Square September 30, 2009 after it was closed to the public for the National Day celebrations starting on October ...


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