To celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the State Council held a National Day reception

Xi Jinping, Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji, Wang Qishan, etc. attended

Li Keqiang delivered a speech and Han Zheng hosted the reception

  Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 30. On the evening of September 30, the State Council held a National Day reception at the Great Hall of the People to warmly celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

Party and state leaders such as Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji, Han Zheng, Wang Qishan and nearly 500 Chinese and foreigners gathered together to celebrate the birthday of the Republic.

On the evening of September 30, the State Council held a National Day reception at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to warmly celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

Party and state leaders such as Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji, Han Zheng, and Wang Qishan gathered together with Chinese and foreign people to celebrate the birthday of the Republic.

Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Huang Jingwen

  The banquet hall of the Great Hall of the People is brightly lit and flowers are blooming, filled with a festive and warm festive atmosphere.

Above the rostrum, the solemn national emblem hangs high, and the year number "1949-2022" in large characters stands out against the bright red flag.

  At about 17:30, accompanied by the cheerful "Welcome Song", Xi Jinping and other party and state leaders entered the banquet hall, and the audience burst into warm applause.

On the evening of September 30, the State Council held a National Day reception at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to warmly celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

Premier Li Keqiang delivered a speech.

Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Yan Yan

  The reception begins.

The military band played the "March of the Volunteers", and the audience stood up and sang the national anthem.

Premier Li Keqiang delivered a speech.

First, on behalf of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, he extended holiday congratulations to people of all ethnic groups in the country; cordial greetings to compatriots in Hong Kong and Macao, Taiwan compatriots and overseas Chinese; and heartfelt thanks to international friends who care about and support China's modernization drive.

  Li Keqiang said that over the past 73 years, under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, the Chinese people have worked hard to overcome all kinds of difficulties and obstacles, and the achievements of national development have attracted worldwide attention.

The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China will be held this year, which is a very important time when the whole party and the people of all ethnic groups are embarking on a new journey to build a socialist modernized country in an all-round way and marching towards the goal of the second century of struggle. General Assembly.

This year has been very unusual in the course of our country's development.

Facing the complex and severe domestic and international situation, under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at the core, the whole country is determined to forge ahead, adhere to the general principle of seeking progress while maintaining stability, fully, accurately and comprehensively implement the new development concept and build a new development pattern. , promote high-quality development, insist on coordinating epidemic prevention and control and economic and social development, intensify the implementation of macro policies, increase momentum with the activation of reform and opening up, maintain the overall stability of the price level, solidly protect people's livelihood, and actively respond to droughts, floods, earthquakes and other disasters, The Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics were successfully held, and new achievements were made in various undertakings.

This is not easy.

  Li Keqiang pointed out that to promote the stability and long-term development of China's economy, we must focus on stabilizing the economic fundamentals.

We have vigorously responded to the shock of unexpected factors, promptly and decisively introduced a package of policies to stabilize the economy, placed economic stabilization in a more prominent position, ensured stable employment and stable prices for market players, and took multiple measures to expand effective demand.

Deeply implement the innovation-driven development strategy.

Promote coordinated development of urban and rural areas and rural revitalization.

The current development is still facing many difficulties and challenges. It is time to implement various policies to stabilize the economy effectively and effectively, mobilize the enthusiasm of all parties, concentrate on running our own affairs well, consolidate the foundation for economic stabilization, and promote stability and improvement. We are confident Ability to ensure that the economy operates within a reasonable range.

Reform and opening up is China's basic state policy and the fundamental driving force for development.

We adhere to the reform direction of the socialist market economy, adhere to the "two unshakable", cultivate and expand market entities, adhere to law-based administration, create a market-oriented and law-based international business environment, and stimulate market vitality and social creativity.

Promote high-level opening to the outside world, stabilize foreign trade and foreign investment, deepen multilateral and bilateral economic and trade cooperation, and make China always a hot spot for foreign investment and achieve win-win development.

Governance should benefit the people.

We insist on focusing on realizing the people's yearning for a better life, keeping the people's warmth and safety in mind at all times, offering policies to benefit the people, and doing things that are convenient for the people.

We will implement the policy of giving priority to employment, consolidate and expand the achievements of poverty alleviation, properly resettle and rescue the affected people, secure the bottom line of basic livelihood of the people in need, and do a solid job in education, medical care, old-age care, housing security and other practical matters, and continuously improve the well-being of the people.

  Li Keqiang said that we will unswervingly and fully and accurately implement the principles of "one country, two systems", "Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong", "Macao people administering Macau", and a high degree of autonomy, and fully support the government of the Special Administrative Region to govern in accordance with the law, develop the economy, improve people's livelihood, and better integrate into the country. To develop the overall situation and maintain the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macau.

Fully implement the Party's overall strategy for resolving the Taiwan issue in the new era, adhere to the one-China principle and the "1992 Consensus," resolutely oppose "Taiwan independence" secession and interference by external forces, actively promote the peaceful and integrated development of cross-strait relations, and jointly create the reunification of the motherland and the nation. Revival of historical greatness.

Adhere to an independent foreign policy of peace, adhere to the path of peaceful development, promote the building of a new type of international relations, and promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.

Deepen international and regional cooperation, promote personnel exchanges, work together to address global challenges, and jointly promote world peace, stability, development and prosperity.

  Li Keqiang finally said that brilliant achievements are created by hard work.

We must hold high the great banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics, unite more closely around the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, and take Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as the guide, concentrate our efforts and forge ahead, in order to build our country Work hard to become a powerful modern socialist country that is prosperous, strong, democratic, culturally advanced, harmonious and beautiful, and realize the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation!

  In the sound of cheerful music, Chinese and foreign guests and friends raised their glasses to congratulate the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, and wished China's prosperity, prosperity, happiness and well-being of its people, and long-lasting friendship between the Chinese people and people from all over the world.

On the evening of September 30, the State Council held a National Day reception at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to warmly celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

Han Zheng, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, presided over the reception.

Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Huang Jingwen

  Han Zheng, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, presided over the reception.

  Also present at the reception were: members of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, secretary of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, vice premier of the State Council, state councilor, director of the State Supervision Commission, president of the Supreme People's Court, and procurator of the Supreme People's Procuratorate. Chairman, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and comrades who have retired from leadership positions, as well as members of the Central Military Commission and comrades who have served as members of the Central Military Commission.

  Heads of relevant departments of the Party, government and military groups of the Central Committee, heads of democratic parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce and representatives of persons without party affiliation, heads of Beijing, representatives of meritorious honorees, and Chinese sports representatives of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics Representatives of delegations, representatives of national labor models and advanced figures, representatives of ethnic minorities who have made important contributions to the stability, development and unity of ethnic areas, some people from Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, Taiwan compatriots, overseas Chinese and Chinese representatives in Beijing, representatives of various countries stationed in China Diplomatic envoys, representatives of various international organizations in China and some foreign experts also attended the reception.