Military helicopters write number 70 high in the sky

Salute to veterans

Xi attends the ceremony with other leaders

Armored vehicles roll down the parade in huge roar

Foreign troops celebrate with Chinese comrades

Red carpet ceremony for first grade kids

In today's trending, kids get red carpet treatment on their first day of school, homemade "van convertible" turns heads, university uses QR codes to get freshmen to class, and late night fried rice causes traffic jam.

Kashgar old city in Xinjiang is well preserved

The ancient city of Kashgar was a major hub along the ancient Silk Road, and a pivotal trading post where Oriental civilization met Western culture.

Infographic: Symbols behind numbers

What you need to know about the V-Day parade

Beijing's preparations begin long before the parade starts

Sept 3 has been officially announced as a national holiday so that people can stay at home to watch live reporting of the parade.

Female soldiers of military band practice for the V-Day parade

Female Soldiers of The Military Band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army practice for the V-Day parade at Tiananmen on Aug 29, 2015 in Beijing, China. A military parade to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the victories of World War II will be held at Tiananmen on Sept 3 in Beijing.

Robotic exhibition set to kick off in Shenyang

The 14th China International Equipment Manufacturing Exposition (CIEME) is preparing to kick off in Shenyang, Liaoning province. Robotics are the main theme of this CIEME.

Eat from a paper hotpot

In today's trending, a war criminal 3D-printed portrait ice cream goes on sale, a paper hotpot, man blockades car dealership with luxury cars, and straw outfits to celebrate rice festival.