The General Office of the CPPCC National Committee, the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee, the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council, the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, and the Chinese Federation of Overseas Chinese jointly held a National Day reception in the Great Hall of the People on the 28th to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Wang Yang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, attended and delivered a speech.

Wang Yang pointed out that this year is the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China, which has extremely special significance in the history of the party and the country and the history of the Chinese nation. General Secretary Xi Jinping delivered an important speech at the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, comprehensively reviewing the party’s centuries of struggle, clearly proposing the great party building spirit, and profoundly expounding the fundamental requirements of learning from history and creating the future, which greatly inspired the lofty ambitions of all Chinese people . The Communist Party of China is a political party with ideals and responsibilities, strength and merit, self-confidence and determination. It always puts the people in the highest position in their hearts, and always regards the realization of national rejuvenation as the theme of all struggles, sacrifices, and creations. After continuous struggle, we have successfully achieved the first centenary goal, and we are striving towards the second centenary goal with vigor, and every Chinese son and daughter has reason to be proud of it. As long as we unswervingly adhere to the party's leadership, unswervingly follow the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics, firmly rely on the masses of the people, and strengthen the unity of the Chinese people, no difficulties and obstacles will stop the Chinese nation's sonorous step towards a great rejuvenation.

Wang Yang emphasized that the central government has always been concerned about the development of Hong Kong and Macau and the well-being of Hong Kong and Macau compatriots. We will continue to implement the "One Country, Two Systems" policy in a comprehensive, accurate and unswerving manner, resolutely implement the principles of "patriots governing Hong Kong" and "patriots governing Macao", and fully support the special administrative region government in governing in accordance with the law, developing the economy, and improving people's livelihood. With the great motherland as a strong backing, Hong Kong and Macao will have a better tomorrow.

Wang Yang emphasized that resolving the Taiwan issue and realizing the complete reunification of the motherland are the common aspirations of all Chinese people. We must adhere to the one-China principle and the "92 Consensus", promote the peaceful and integrated development of cross-strait relations, implement and improve the policy of benefiting Taiwan and the people, resolutely smash any "Taiwan independence" schemes, and resolutely oppose any external interference. The current situation in the Taiwan Strait is still grim, but the times and trends have always been on the side of the force advocating national reunification, and the initiative to resolve the Taiwan issue has always been on the motherland’s side.

Wang Yang emphasized that overseas Chinese and returned overseas Chinese and their relatives are important forces for national rejuvenation. We must do a good job in serving the overseas Chinese, support the vast number of overseas Chinese to participate in the comprehensive modernization process of the motherland, tell the Chinese story well, spread the voice of China, and share the same circle. Chinese dream.

The reception was presided over by Yang Jiechi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission. Some members of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, secretaries of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee in Beijing, leaders of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the State Council, and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and more than 800 representatives from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and overseas Chinese attended the reception. Source: Xinhua News Agency

Chairman Xu Wenqian attended the National Day reception as a representative of all walks of life from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and overseas Chinese. He said: It is very honorable to participate in this reception, and he also deeply feels the great responsibility. CPPCC members must bear in mind the concept and mission of "negotiation for the people, negotiation for the people", and perform the duties and responsibilities of "political consultation, democratic supervision, participation in and discussion of politics" with higher quality.

The motherland is prosperous and the people are prosperous and healthy. As the sons and daughters of the Chinese nation, we are deeply proud of it!