Flag-raising ceremonies were held across the country, including the capital Beijing and the special administrative regions (SARs) of Hong Kong and Macao, on the morning of Oct 1 to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

The Hong Kong SAR government held a ceremony at Golden Bauhinia Square where the national flag and the flag of the HKSAR were raised, in the presence of government officials and other representatives.

A similar event was held by the Macao SAR government at Golden Lotus Square.