On September 24, the Chinese Embassy in Canada held a reception celebrating the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. More than 400 guests attended, among whom were Rob Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kody Blois, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, and over a dozen Members of Parliament and Senators, Glenn Purves, Deputy Minister of International Trade, Francis Bilodeau, Deputy Minister of Canadian Heritage, and officials from different government departments, other guests from various sectors of Canadian society, members of the diplomatic corps, and representatives of Chinese enterprises, overseas Chinese and Chinese students.

In his remarks, Ambassador Wang Di highlighted China’s development achievements and the positive changes in China-Canada relations. He stressed that the two sides should implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of both countries, become partners that respect each other, pursue shared development, trust each other and collaborate with each other, and continuously enrich the substance of the new China-Canada Strategic Partnership.

Parliamentary Secretary Oliphant and others spoke highly of the positive momentum in Canada-China relations, reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to the one-China policy, and expressed the hope that the two sides would deepen cooperation across various fields.

A video specially produced by the Embassy showcasing China’s development and China-Canada relations was screened at the reception. Guests also enjoyed performances featuring humanoid robots and an orchestra band, and viewed themed photo exhibitions.