2019 marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The CPC Central Committee and the Central Military Commission have decided to hold a military parade at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, marking a formalized arrangement for parades on major national anniversaries.

The parade will feature approximately 15,000 soldiers from the People's Liberation Army, the Armed Police Force, and the militia and reserve forces, along with 580 pieces of equipment, in 15 marching columns and 32 equipment columns. Over 160 aircraft from the army, navy, and air force will form 12 air echelons.