běi jīng北京jǔ xíng举行guó qìng国庆77 zhōu nián77周年zhāo dài huì招待会
On the evening of September 30, a reception celebrating the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
The hall was festively decorated. Chinese national leaders and about 800 representatives from around the world gathered together to welcome the arrival of National Day.
After the reception began, everyone stood and sang the national anthem.
Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the event and delivered a speech.
He sent holiday greetings to people of all ethnic groups across the country, compatriots in Hong Kong and Macao, compatriots in Taiwan, and overseas Chinese. He also thanked foreign friends who have long supported China's development.
In his speech, Xi Jinping said that over the past 77 years, China has made great progress in economic and social development, and people's living standards have continued to improve.
This year, China's economy has continued to remain stable and dynamic, and all areas of work have moved forward steadily.
Looking to the future, China will continue to work to develop its economy and improve people's quality of life.
At the same time, China will maintain Hong Kong and Macao's prosperity and stability, promote exchanges across the Taiwan Strait, follow a path of peaceful development, and strengthen cooperation with countries around the world.
In a warm atmosphere, Chinese and foreign guests raised their glasses together to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of New China.
Everyone wished China prosperity and strength and wished its people happy lives. They also hoped that friendship between China and countries around the world would continue to grow.