On September 26, the Chinese Consulate General in Toronto hosted a reception celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. More than 500 guests attended the event, including representatives from the Canadian government, foreign missions in Toronto, Chinese enterprises, local Chinese communities and Chinese students.

In his speech, Consul General Luo Weidong reviewed the development achievements of the People's Republic of China in the past 75 years and introduced the grand blueprint for further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization drawn up by the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. He stressed that it is in the fundamental interests of the two countries and peoples to take a long-term and future-oriented perspective to jointly maintain, consolidate and develop the bilateral relations. He hoped that people from all walks of life in the consular district will move forward with China and seize the opportunities along the way to invest in China and to win the future. He also called for joint efforts to bring China-Canada relations back to a healthy and stable track, and contribute to opening up a new chapter in exchanges and cooperation between the consular district and China.

The Honourable Former Senator Victor Oh and other Canadian politicians congratulated the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, spoke highly of the development and achievements of China's economy and society, expressed confidence in the development of Canada-China friendship and expectations on further enhancing communication and exchanges, deepening mutually beneficial cooperation, and achieving common development.

In a warm atmosphere, the guests enjoyed brilliant Chinese folk music, dance performances, and displays of traditional Chinese culture, viewed a thematic photo exhibition, engaged in friendly exchanges, and renewed friendship with each other.