Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on October 1, 1949. The event took place in Tiananmen Square in Beijing and was attended by hundreds of thousands of people. The PRC was founded on the basis of principles of Maoism, a form of socialism that had been developed by Mao and other Chinese Communist leaders. It was a radical departure from the Chinese government of the time, which was dominated by the nationalist Kuomintang party.
The ceremony to establish the PRC began with a speech delivered by Mao, who declared that the country now had a “new democracy” based on the principles of Marxism-Leninism. The speech was followed by a military parade and a performance of the national anthem, March of the Volunteers. After the performance, Mao proclaimed that the “People’s Republic of China is founded!” to the resounding cheers of the crowd.
After the ceremony, Mao and other top leaders toured major cities in order to solidify their control over the new nation. During this period, the PRC saw rapid economic growth, land reform, industrialization, and other reforms, as well as the initiation of diplomatic ties with the Soviet Union, India, and other countries.
The establishment of the PRC marked a new chapter in China’s history. It ended the years of turmoil and foreign occupation that had afflicted the country and ushered in a period of stability and economic development. The nation has since become the world’s largest economy and one of the most influential players in global affairs.