Chinese people both at home and abroad are celebrating the 73^rd birthday of the People’s Republic of China.  

Saturday marked the beginning of the National Day holiday with a sunrise flag raising ceremony in Beijing. Large crowds gathered in Tian’anmen Square to watch the event.  

The celebrations, also known as the country’s “Golden Week,” have brought a sharp rise in travel as many people head home to be with family.  

To discuss:

• Andy Mok is a Senior Researcher at the Center for China and Globalization.
• Yan Liang is Endowed Chair and Professor of Economics at Willamette University
• Zoon Ahmed Khan is a Research Fellow with the Center for China and Globalization.
• Josef Gregory Mahoney is Professor of Politics and International Relations at East China Normal University in Shanghai

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#ChinaCanvas People enjoy National Day holiday at a scenic area in Banxi Town of Youyang Tujia and Miao autonomous county, Southwest China's #Chongqing Municipality on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/fJWU3e6oHi

— China Daily (@ChinaDaily) October 3, 2022

China is expected to see 5.75 million railway passenger trips on Monday, the third day of the weeklong National Day holiday, according to the national railway operator. pic.twitter.com/tmDKycpnrz

— China Daily (@ChinaDaily) October 3, 2022

AP PHOTOS: China marks National Day with flag-raising, toast https://t.co/NeSGeZE6tO pic.twitter.com/BhdgLbJppX

— The Associated Press (@AP) October 1, 2022