Chinese embassies and diplomatic missions all around the world have been holding a series of activities and high-level receptions to mark the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, which landed on Wednesday.
The Chinese Mission to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) hosted a reception in the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Tuesday, one day ahead of China's National Day.
In a speech at the event, ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn pointed to how China's development achievements in recent decades have inspired other countries and said the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), which was recently proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping, also sets out a clear vision to the world of the need to work together.
"The step China has taken since 1949 has reshaped not only its own destiny, but also that of the region and the world at large. At this period, President Xi Jinping's Global Governance Initiative (GGI) offers a valuable reminder of the importance of shared responsibility, inclusivity and cooperation. These principles resonate closely with ASEAN's own vision for a peaceful and sustainable regional order," said Kao.
Over ten heads and representatives of international organizations and people from all walks of life attended a National Day reception hosted by the Permanent Mission of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and the Permanent Mission of China to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, Switzerland last Thursday.
"Congratulations on your anniversary, and just the amazing growth we are seeing in China, and as they increase their influence around the world, and their recognition that humanitarian aid around the world, especially with the help of China will make a great difference," said Kate Forbes, president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), in an interview with China Central Television (CCTV).
Nearly 700 people from various sectors of society in Laos attended a National Day reception which was recently hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Laos. The guests highly praised the development achievements of the People's Republic of China and the positive outcomes brought by the friendly cooperation between the two neighboring countries.
"I would like to extend my congratulations and appreciation to the Communist Party of China, the Chinese government and the Chinese people for the achievements made in national construction and development over the past 70-plus years," said Lao Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith.
Meanwhile, at a National Day reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, attendees noted that China's development experience has set an example for the rest of the world to follow.
"I've actually reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment on behalf of the President of Nigeria on our acceptance and our concurrence of the GGI. Our cooperation, which is now a comprehensive strategic partnership relationship, is extremely important to us," said Joseph Tegbe, Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), an organization committed to boosting bilateral ties.
On Monday, U.S. representatives who attended a National Day reception held by the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C., complimented China's development achievements and say they look forward to the stable development of China-U.S. relations.
"Where you are today in comparison of where you began is just absolutely fabulous. There is no example in human history of a nation advancing so rapidly," said William Jones, former Washington bureau chief of the Executive Intelligence Review, a weekly U.S. news magazine.
Chinese embassies, diplomatic missions hold receptions for China's National Day
