Meat pies and didgeridoos get their own commemorative coins in Australia

A meat pie, a didgeridoo and a boomerang all feature on commemorative coins that form part of a new promotion from Australia Post and the Royal Australian Mint.

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The history of the People's Republic of China in five graphs

When the People's Republic of China was founded 70 years ago, China was a poor and underdeveloped country described colloquially in the West as "the poor man of Asia."

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Xi emphasizes strength as China marks 70 years of Communist rule

President Xi Jinping emphasized unity, development and strength as he addressed the world on the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China on Tuesday, saying: "There is no force than can shake the foundation of this great nation."

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China celebrates its 70th National Day as Hong Kong braces for protests

China is throwing an extravagant military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China. Follow here for the latest

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'Fear is spreading.' Employees expose culture of fear at Hong Kong's flagship airline

During the week, Ricky pilots passenger jets traveling around the world for one of Hong Kong's flagship airlines, Cathay Pacific. But when the weekend arrives, he sheds his pilot cap and blazer in exchange for a face mask and helmet, and goes out to join the anti-government protests which have dominated the semi-autonomous Chinese city over the past four months.

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They were born at the start of Communist China. 70 years later, their country is unrecognizable

When the Chinese Communist Party took power 70 years ago, Ma Jianguo's family members were so excited they named him in honor of what they hoped would be the beginning of a new era.

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Hong Kong police fire tear gas, water cannon at protesters, days ahead of China's 70th anniversary celebrations

Hong Kong police fired blue dye from a water cannon and rounds of tear gas as protesters threw petrol bombs and bricks in clashes ahead of celebrations to mark the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China.

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