Chinese embassies and consulates across the globe recently hosted National Day receptions and other celebratory events to mark the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC), bringing together foreign dignitaries, local communities, and overseas Chinese in a shared spirit of friendship and cooperation.
In Hanoi, over 500 guests, including representatives from various sectors of Vietnam and local Chinese communities, attended the reception at the Chinese embassy.
The attendees praised China's remarkable progress in development, expressing hopes for fruitful results from the longstanding friendship between the two countries.
Addressing the event, Le Hoai Trung, Vietnam's acting foreign minister, said that his country always regards its relationship with China as a top priority and is committed to writing a new chapter in building a Vietnam-China community with a shared future.
At a reception hosted by the Chinese embassy in Bangkok, guests lauded China's significant contributions to global development and stability.
"Over the past decades, the world has witnessed China's extraordinary development achievements and its vital role in promoting global peace, prosperity, and sustainable development. The Thai people take pride in standing side by side with China as friends and partners. On this important occasion, I sincerely wish China continued prosperity, and wish for the steady, sustained growth in Thailand-China relations," said Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Bringing together participants from China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the reception in Abu Dhabi featured friendly exchanges, cultural performances, and a robotics exhibition.
"We see the Global Governance Initiative, proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping, as a safety valve for global justice and stability. I firmly believe in the full implementation of the initiative, which will empower nations to jointly tackle global challenges," said Mohamed Firas Alnaeb, president of the Strategia Center for Studies in Dubai.
In Belgrade, the Chinese Embassy commemorated both the 76th anniversary of the founding of the PRC and 70 years of friendship between the Chinese and Serbian people.
Attendees from Serbia praised China's achievements in modernization drive and the progress in China-Serbia relations.
"For the Chinese audience, I wish the next 76 and even more years of gold, good health, and improvement in every field of life. So, I think that another 10 years will show the deepness of our iron-clad friendship, the deepness of our vision, especially [that of our] two leaders, and how to follow the path of peace, stability and prosperity," said Marina Ragus, deputy speaker of the National Assembly of Serbia.
At a reception hosted by the Chinese embassy in Nairobi, Kenyan attendees underscored China's significant contributions to Africa's development.
Addressing the event, Musalia Mudavadi, Kenya's prime cabinet secretary and cabinet secretary for foreign and diaspora affairs, said that both Kenya and the broader African continent place great importance on their strong partnership with China.
Mudavadi noted that the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) has facilitated significant progress in infrastructure, technology, and trade between Kenya and China.
At a reception hosted by the Chinese embassy in Caracas, Venezuelan officials reaffirmed their unwavering solidarity with China as all-weather strategic partners and expressed their commitment to working with China to build a multipolar world with a shared future.
"From Caracas, Venezuela and on behalf of President Nicolas Maduro and Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, I extend warm greetings to the Chinese people, government, and President Xi Jinping on the occasion of the 76th anniversary of the founding of the PRC. China's development, growth and stability, and the consolidation of the one-China principle, as President Xi has said, represent hope for a community with a shared future for humanity," said Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil.
National Day receptions were also held by Chinese diplomatic missions in countries including Saudi Arabia, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Zimbabwe, and many others.
Across continents, guests joined Chinese diplomats in celebrating the occasion and voiced optimism for stronger friendship, mutually beneficial cooperation, and shared development in the years to come.
Chinese embassies, consulates hold receptions to mark PRC's 76th founding anniversary
