We wish long-time friend China, its leaders and citizens a very Happy National Independence Day.

To mark the day, President Xi Jinping attended an event at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People on Thursday (Sept 28) with senior officials of China’s Communist Party in attendance.
The National Day is celebrated on Oct 1 but this year the President and the party decided to hold the grand event on September 28 . Hundreds of party, government and military as well as a number of ambassadors were present on the occasion.
During his address to the gathering, the President Xi reiterated his desire for unification with Taiwan.
Xi said China needs to deepen integration with Taiwan by facilitating the peaceful development of the cross-strait relationship while abiding by the “one-China principle.”
He said “no forces can prevent China from realizing its complete unification “ which he called a necessity of the flow of the times and history.
Xi indicated that the government will support people who are concerned about their lives amid China’s slowing economic recovery.
He also urged people to unite further toward his goals of building a great country and advancing the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.