On March 14, the Chinese Consulate General in Toronto hosted an event at the University of Toronto themed “Understanding the People’s Leader, Decoding Contemporary China.” Nearly 300 attendees were present, including representatives from the three levels of government in Canada, friends from the consular district, community organizations, scholars, media, and Chinese students.

In his keynote address, Consul General Luo Weidong elaborated on Chinese President Xi Jinping's ideology and commitment to the people, emphasizing that the Communist Party of China has consistently based its efforts on the interests of the people, stayed independent, and championed a global vision. Under President Xi’s leadership, China has pursued high-quality development and provided Chinese wisdom, solutions, and strength in response to headwinds such as protectionism and unilateralism. He noted that the key to ensuring the steady and sustained development of China-Canada relations lies in fostering an objective and accurate understanding of China. Standing at a new historical starting point, China is willing to work with Canada to earnestly implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of both countries, strive to build a partnership featuring respect, shared development, mutual trust and collaboration, deliver more tangible benefits in practical cooperation, meet the expectations of both peoples, and make greater contributions to global peace, stability, development, and prosperity.

Guests watched the themed video “Understanding the People’s Leader , Decoding Contemporary China,” reviewed fifth volume of “Xi Jinping: The Governance of China” and first volume of “China’s Governance Under Xi Jinping’s Leadership,” visited the photo exhibition on “China’s Development Achievements in the New Era,” and engaged in lively exchanges. They spoke highly of President Xi Jinping’s statesmanship, vision, and personal charisma as the leader of a major party and a great country, affirmed the global significance of China’s path, governance, and philosophy, and expressed hope for closer exchanges and cooperation across various fields between China and Canada to better benefit both countries and their peoples.