BEIJING - On the evening of 30 September, a reception was held at the People's Palace in Beijing to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC). Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a major speech.

President Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, said that achieving the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is an unprecedented great cause. The visions and challenges inspire us to make continuous efforts. We should unite more closely around the Party Central Committee, forge ahead, work hard and strive to write a more brilliant chapter of Chinese-style modernization.

CMG