Chinese embassies around the world have been hosting receptions to mark the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China(PRC) on Oct 1.
The Chinese Embassy in Ghana hosted a reception last week in Accra, the Ghanaian capital, to celebrate the anniversary and the 65th anniversary of the establishment of China-Ghana diplomatic relations.
Approximately 1,200 guests attended the event, including local political dignitaries and representatives of Chinese-funded enterprises in Ghana.
"We acknowledge the initiatives from China and how they align with our commitment and we also acknowledge the ways in which we can [moving] forward the relationship even more," said Ghanaian Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang addressing the event.
The Chinese Embassy in Liberia hosted an anniversary reception in the capital Monrovia earlier in September, gathering over 400 distinguished guests including Liberian President Joseph Boakai.
"Liberia and China have enjoyed an long out-standing friendship since the establishment of the diplomatic relations on February 17, 1977. Over the years, our partnership has brought tangible benefits to our people through collaboration, the [development of] infrastructure, health, education and many other vital services," said Boakai.
More than 500 guests including Natalia Kiselova, Speaker of the National Assembly of Bulgaria and Tsoncho Ganev, the Deputy Speaker, participated in a National Day reception hosted last week by the Chinese Embassy in the Bulgarian capital Sofia.
At the reception, the inaugural China-Bulgaria cultural exchange contribution award was also presented.
"I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all those who support and contribute to Bulgarian-Chinese relations. I wish you health and prosperity and I hope for peace and mutual progress between our two friendly nations. May the friendship between China and Bulgaria last forever," said Kiselova in her address.
The Chinese Embassy in Mongolia hosted a National Day reception and an exhibition of Chinese high-tech products, with nearly 400 guests in attendance, including senior officials from Mongolia's political parties, the government and the military.
Benjamin Dousa, Sweden's Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, was among more than 800 guests at the anniversary reception at the Chinese Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden.
In Spain, Yolanda Diaz, Second Deputy Prime Minister of Spain, and Alfonso Rodriguez Gomez de Celis, First Vice President of the Spanish Congress of Deputies, were among the more than 1,000 guests at the Chine Embassy reception in the capital Madrid. Attendees also toured an exhibition on China's development and intangible cultural heritage.
"The cooperation between China and Spain has resulted in mutual trust, economic, educational and cultural exchanges, and an ever-deeper understanding between our societies," said Diaz.
The Chinese Embassy in Myanmar organized a reception, where guests viewed a photo exhibition on China's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and watched a video presentation highlighting China's development.
Chinese embassies host receptions to mark 76th anniversary of founding of PRC
