Beijing commemorated the 75th anniversary of Communist Party rule with subdued celebrations amid ongoing economic challenges and security threats. Xi Jinping warned of difficulties ahead during a flag-raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square. While the state media highlighted economic progress, experts noted a national slump exacerbated by a declining birth rate and property market issues. Tensions with neighboring countries over territorial claims and relations with the US also persist. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)