China's official Xinhua news agency has a photo gallery from today's big military parade, and it's pretty sweet. In addition to this Austin Powers-inspired ensemble, you can also check out the latest in Chinese military hardware.

Today's parade, which marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, featured more than 8,000 servicemen and women, nearly 500 tanks, missiles and other military vehicles and a flyover by Chinese warplanes.

Lieutenant General Fang Fenghui, general director of the parade, told Xinhua the parade was supposed to showcase the transformation of the PLA from a low-tech, manpower-intensive force to a high-tech, 21st-century one. And nothing says futuristic! like white go-go boots.

[PHOTO: Xinhuanet]