On September 27, the Chinese Consulate General in Toronto hosted a reception celebrating the 76th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 55th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and Canada. 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 76 years and and the history of China-Canada diplomatic relations. He highlighted China’s path to modernization and the Four Global Initiatives, emphasizing the Consulate General’s commitment to working with all sectors in the consular district to further promote friendly exchanges and practical cooperation, and to steadily bring the bilateral relations onto a track of healthy, stable and sustainable development.

The Honourable Former Senator Victor Oh and other Canadian politicians extended their congratulations on the remarkable accomplishments achieved since the founding of the People’s Republic of China 76 years ago, and expressed their expectations on further enhancing communication and exchanges, deepening mutually beneficial cooperation, and achieving common development. 

The reception featured documentary on China’s National Day and China-Canada relations. In a warm atmosphere, guests enjoyed symphony music, traditional Chinese dance and cultural performances, viewed a thematic photo exhibition, engaged in friendly exchanges, and renewed friendship with each other.