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Chinese embassies hold receptions to mark PRC's 76th founding anniversary

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Chinese embassies hold receptions to mark PRC's 76th founding anniversary

2025-10-04 23:10 Last Updated At:10-05 05:17

Chinese embassies across the globe recently hosted National Day receptions to mark the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC), with foreign dignitaries highly praising China's development achievements and looking forward to further promoting friendly cooperation in various fields with China.

On September 30, the Chinese embassy in Singapore held a reception to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the PRC and the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two sides. The guests said they expect to continuously expand cooperation with China across various areas and promote greater development of bilateral relations.

"On behalf of the government of Singapore, I would like to congratulate the People's Republic of China on the occasion of the 76th anniversary of its founding. Over the past seven decades, China has demonstrated extraordinary progress. These accomplishments speak to the resilience, the vision, and the determination of its people. Singapore looks forward to deepening our partnership with China and fostering enduring ties that support mutual development and shared prosperity," said Tan See Leng, minister for Manpower and minister-in-Charge of Energy and Science and Technology of Singapore.

At the National Day reception jointly hosted by the Chinese Mission to the European Union and the Chinese Embassy in Belgium on Sept 24, the participants spoke highly of China's development achievements and expressed their hope that both sides would further promote the implementation of the outcomes of the China-EU leaders' meeting, enhance exchanges and dialogue, and jointly address global challenges.

The Chinese Embassy in Brazil held a National Day reception on Sept 28. The guests expressed their confidence and expectations for the bright future of relations between Brazil and China.

At the National Day reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Egypt on Sept 29, overseas Chinese and local people exchanged views on friendship and cooperation.

"I take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt congratulations on the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. President Xi Jinping has noted that China-Egypt relations have deep historical roots and enduring vitality. I am confident that the China-Egypt comprehensive strategic partnership will remain a model, standing firm against the test of time like the Pyramids and the Great Wall," said Amr Talaat, Egypt's minister of Communications and Information Technology.

In addition, the Chinese embassies in Iran, Republic of Congo, and Trinidad and Tobago also held receptions and celebratory events. Attendees praised China's achievements in economic, social, and other fields, expressing their expectations for strengthening cooperation with China to jointly create a brighter future.

Chinese embassies hold receptions to mark PRC's 76th founding anniversary

Chinese embassies hold receptions to mark PRC's 76th founding anniversary

More than a month ahead of the Chinese New Year, restaurants across China have reported a booming demand for reunion dinners, with popular places already fully reserved.

The family reunion dinners on the eve of the Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, is the most important meal of the year for Chinese people. It has long been an essential part of celebrating the Chinese New Year. This year, the festival falls on Feb 17.

In Taiyuan, capital city of north China's Shanxi Province, one restaurant said all tables for the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner have been reserved.

"We now have 36 private rooms and 13 tables in the hall. The New Year's Eve dinner is fully booked. Many families started reserving as early as November 2025," said Han Huiyan, a restaurant manager.

To meet the demand, many restaurants start to offer takeaway banquet package that can be easily prepared at home, allowing families to enjoy a variety of festive dishes without dining out.

In Ningbo, a city in east China's Zhejiang Province, many popular restaurants said that they are approaching full reservation levels. To reduce peak demand, some restaurants now offer off-peak reunion dinners starting later at night.

"We now offer a 'second round' of New Year's Eve dinners, which start at 19:30. We also offer discount for such New Year's Eve dinners, a promotion of 20 percent off set menus," said Sun Lijuan, a restaurant manager.

In Lianyungang, a city in east China's Jiangsu Province, smaller private rooms of a local restaurant have been nearly sold out, and customized menus and home-delivery services have drawn strong interest.

"This year we have specially launched the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner delivery service. Bookings are very strong and customers really like this option," said Geng Maoran, a restaurant general manager.

Restaurants see surge in bookings for Chinese New Year's Eve dinners

Restaurants see surge in bookings for Chinese New Year's Eve dinners

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