China parade will be Hu’s moment

China parade will be Hu’s moment: "

BEIJING, Oct 1 — President Hu Jintao will mark the apex of his political career today as the People’s Republic of China flags off its grand 60th national day parade at 10am.

While the Olympics last year was a momentous occasion for the Chinese leader, it is today’s parade which will cement his standing as the country’s paramount leader.

“This is a very important day for Mr Hu Jintao,” said analyst Willy Lam, an adjunct professor of history at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

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