On October 5, Acting Consul General Cheng Hongbo attended the celebration marking the 40th anniversary of the Confederation of Toronto Chinese Canadian Associations (CTCCO), 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. The event was attended by hundreds of people, including representatives from three levels of Canadian governments, local Chinese community organizations, and various sectors of society.

In his remarks, Acting Consul General Cheng highlighted the remarkable  development achievements of the People's Republic of China in the past 76 years. He emphasized that a prosperous and stable China will continue to contribute positive energy to world peace and development, and will always remain a strong backing for overseas Chinese communities. He reviewed the history of China–Canada relations, especially the recent positive momentum in high-level exchanges and cooperation across various sectors, and encouraged the Chinese community within the consular district to seize the opportunities and contribute to putting China–Canada relations on a track of sound, stable, and sustainable development. He also commended the CTCCO for its contributions over the past 40 years, and encouraged it to stay true to its founding mission, strengthen its organizational work, unite and serve local Chinese community, promote and carry forward fine traditional Chinese culture, and tell China’s and Chinese Canadians’ stories well. It’s hoped that the CTCCO will continue to serve as a bridge and link for people-to-people exchanges and practical cooperation between China and Canada, and make new and greater contributions to building China into a great country and advancing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through concrete actions.