China is commemorating the 75th year of Communist Party rule amidst economic challenges and security threats that continue to impact the massive state. The occasion was marked by a flag-raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square, with state-controlled media highlighting China's economic progress and social stability while overlooking issues such as declining birth rates and disruptions in supply chains.
Commemorations were also held in Hong Kong and Macao, former territories that returned to Chinese sovereignty in the late 1990s, symbolizing Beijing's efforts to overcome historical challenges.
