China's 60th Anniversary National Day

Time lapse video of this incredible spectacle in Beijing's Tiananmen Square from Dan Chung celebrates the 60th anniversary on the founding of the people's republic. Say what you like about the Chinese - they sure can put on a show.

China celebrates 60 years

I particularly like the irony of tanks trundling down the Avenue of Heavenly Peace.

More photos here at Boston.com.

Mao sperm breeds controversy

Global advertising giant, Grey Worldwide, were accused of offending the Chinese government with an adverting campaign that never went live. The German branch had created a series of printed condom adverts for Doc Morris Pharmacies on the dangers of unprotected sex, suggesting the product could have prevented many of the world's tyrants from existing.

The blunder was picked up by the Chinese media as pictures of the campaign were sent around the world via bloggers. The People's Daily, the newspaper of the Communist Party, devoted a full page to the controversy and demanded a full apology.

However, Grey have been quick to apologise for the depiction of Chairman Mao and denounce the adverts by sending a letter to the Chinese consulate in Frankfurt.

Global internet censorship

As China delays the launch of its Green Dam web censorship software, Guardian Online provide a map to reveal which countries limit access to the internet. Much of the world is still grey with unknown data. But you can help fill in the gaps by completing an online Google form.

Click here to view the interactive map.