Various events held across China to celebrate upcoming National Day

Women smooth traditional Chinese paper-cut decorations onto a glass window during an activity celebrating the upcoming National Day in Haigang District of Qinhuangdao, north China's Hebei Province, Sept. 29, 2026. Various events are held across China in celebration of the upcoming National Day. (Photo by Cao Jianxiong/Xinhua)

Pupils attend a gathering celebrating the upcoming National Day in Tongzhou District of Nantong, east China's Jiangsu Province, Sept. 29, 2026. Various events are held across China in celebration of the upcoming National Day. (Photo by Zhai Huiyong/Xinhua)

Pupils attend a gathering celebrating the upcoming National Day in Gaoqing County of Zibo, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 29, 2026. Various events are held across China in celebration of the upcoming National Day. (Photo by Zhang Weitang/Xinhua)

Students watch a dragon-dance performance in Xinghua City, east China's Jiangsu Province, Sept. 29, 2026. Various events are held across China in celebration of the upcoming National Day. (Photo by Zhou Shegen/Xinhua)

Residents show ducks caught during a farming-themed fun competition in Rongjiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Sept. 29, 2026. Various events are held across China in celebration of the upcoming National Day. (Photo by Yang Chengli/Xinhua)

Students dance to celebrate the upcoming National Day in Shizhong District of Zaozhuang, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 29, 2026. Various events are held across China in celebration of the upcoming National Day. (Photo by Sun Zhongzhe/Xinhua)