Beijing holds a reception to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China; Xi Jinping delivers a speech

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. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended and delivered an important speech. Li Qiang hosted the reception, and Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi, and Han Zheng also attended. In his speech, Xi Jinping reviewed the development achievements of New China over the past 77 years, noting that under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, China has achieved rapid economic development and longterm social stability, and is moving toward the goal of building a great modern socialist country in all respects. He said that since the beginning of this year, China's economy has moved forward under pressure and remained resilient, and the cause of the Party and the country has made new progress. Xi Jinping emphasized the need to uphold progress while maintaining stability, fully and faithfully implement the new development philosophy, further deepen reform and opening up, better coordinate development and security, continue to safeguard and improve people's livelihoods, work hard to accomplish the annual goals and tasks, and promote a good start for the 15th FiveYear Plan. He also made statements on the development of Hong Kong and Macao, crossStrait relations, and China's foreign policy.