(Yicai Global) July 1 -- China’s major cities have staged spectacular displays of lights and fireworks to celebrate the founding of the Communist Party of China 100 years ago today.

Fireworks lit up the sky over the National Stadium in Beijing on June 28, when top Party and State leaders attended a performance at the venue titled The Great Journey.

A breathtaking light show on the banks of the Huangpu river in Shanghai last night shone out from the Lujiazui financial district.

A fireworks extravaganza turned the sky red over the south-central city of Changsha last night.

Shenzhen’s central district lit up tower blocks and skyscrapers in a stunning light show on the evening of June 28.

Editors: Tang Shihua, Futura Costaglione