
Members of national flag guard Liu Chenxiang (1st L) and his comrades make preparation for flag-raising in Beijing, capital of China, April 8, 2011. The guard, which is consisted of 36 members, takes the responsibility of raising and lowering the national flag at the Tian'anmen Square every day. (Xinhua/Wang Lei)

Members of national flag guard make preparation for flag-raising in Beijing, capital of China, April 8, 2011. The guard, which is consisted of 36 members, takes the responsibility of raising and lowering the national flag at the Tian'anmen Square every day. (Xinhua/Wang Lei)

Hou Fanzhong (L), the platoon leader of national flag guard, guides a training in Beijing, capital of China, April 9, 2011. The guard, which is consisted of 36 members, takes the responsibility of raising and lowering the national flag at the Tian'anmen Square every day. (Xinhua/Wang Lei)

Members of national flag guard step on the Golden Water Bridge after flag-lowering in Beijing, capital of China, April 9, 2011. The guard, which is consisted of 36 members, takes the responsibility of raising and lowering the national flag at the Tian'anmen Square every day. (Xinhua/Wang Lei)