The 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China was celebrated on Tuesday evening with a grand reception at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping, who also serves as General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the event and delivered a keynote address.
The reception was hosted by Premier Li Qiang and attended by senior Party leaders including Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi, and Han Zheng. Nearly 800 guests from home and abroad joined the celebration.
In his speech, President Xi extended greetings on behalf of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council to people of all ethnic groups across the country, the People’s Liberation Army, the armed police, members of various democratic parties, non-affiliated individuals, compatriots in Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and overseas Chinese communities. He also expressed gratitude to friendly nations and international partners who have long supported China’s development.
Reflecting on the 76 years since the founding of New China, Xi said the Chinese people, under the CPC’s leadership, had achieved remarkable progress through relentless efforts. He highlighted the recent commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, calling it a source of patriotic inspiration and national strength.
Despite facing a complex international environment this year, Xi emphasized that China has continued to advance reforms, pursue high-quality development, and improve people’s livelihoods, achieving new progress in various sectors. He noted that next month, the CPC will convene the Fourth Plenary Session of its 20th Central Committee, where proposals for the 15th Five-Year Plan will be discussed and finalized. He urged efforts to set and implement development goals and strategies for the new era to ensure significant progress in building a modern socialist country.
On national unity, Xi reiterated the firm implementation of the “One Country, Two Systems” policy, pledging support for Hong Kong and Macao to better integrate into national development while improving economic and social well-being. He stressed enhancing exchanges across the Taiwan Strait, opposing separatist attempts and foreign interference, and safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Addressing global challenges, Xi called for the promotion of shared human values, genuine multilateralism, and joint efforts to advance the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative, and the Global Governance Initiative. He urged closer cooperation with countries worldwide to build a community with a shared future for humanity.
Source: China Media Group (reporting by Akash, Touhid, and Jinia)