London (People's Daily)—The Chinese Embassy in the UK on Wednesday held a reception to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

Chinese Ambassador to the UK Zheng Zeguang delivers remarks at the reception to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in London, UK, on September 25, 2024. (Photos courtesy of the Chinese Embassy in the UK)

Chinese Ambassador to the UK Zheng Zeguang delivered remarks, and Parliamentary Under-Secretary Catherine West at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the UK spoke on behalf of the UK government at the reception.

More than 500 guests from all walks of life in the UK, ambassadors from various countries to the UK, and representatives from the Chinese community, Chinese-funded institutions, and Chinese students attended the event.

In his remarks, Zheng pointed out that over the past 75 years since the founding of New China, under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, Chinese people of all ethnic groups have united as one and achieved miracles.

In particular, in the new era, China has made historic achievements and gone through unprecedented transformation, said Zheng, adding that China's national strength has achieved historic growth, and its development has been an engine for the global economy and injected positive energy into world peace. 

Zheng noted that the Chinese people are going to achieve modernization through the country's own path. With reform measures rolled out at the third plenum of the 20th CPC Central Committee, China's social vitality will be further unleashed, development momentum reinforced, high-quality development boosted and new opportunities will be created for China's cooperation with other countries said the ambassador.

Zheng emphasized the importance of China and the UK working together to follow up on the understanding between the leaders. Upholding mutual respect, enhancing engagement and expanding cooperation will not only build a stable and mutually beneficial relationship but also contribute significantly to world peace and stability.

Artists from China and the UK deliver cultural performances, earning rounds of applause and cheers at the reception celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in London, UK, on September 25, 2024.

The guests spoke highly of New China's achievements in the 75 years since its founding. They recognized the great potential and bright prospects for China-UK cooperation. They expressed their readiness to continue to contributing to exchanges and cooperation between the two countries and the friendship between their peoples.

People pose for a group photo at the reception celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, in London, UK, on September 25, 2024.