China's overseas receptions Guests mark 77th anniversary

Sep 25

CCTV reports PRC 77th-anniversary receptions at several embassies. In Russia, more than 1,000 guests attend; Ivan Melnikov recalls the May decision to extend the friendship treaty, and Andrey Denisov praises bilateral relations. At Pakistan's reception, Shehbaz Sharif congratulates Xi and the Chinese people, praises China's development and pledges closer cooperation. Vilay Lakhamfong at Laos's reception praises connectivity and Chinese technology. In South Africa, guests watch a film and cultural performances, and Kgalema Motlanthe congratulates China and calls its development experience useful for developing countries. The package ends with other embassy receptions and guests' hopes. These are selected statements, not representative international polling or new bilateral agreements.

China's embassy in Russia holds a PRC 77th-anniversary reception on September 25. CCTV reports more than 1,000 guests and airs Ivan Melnikov recalling the leaders' May friendship-treaty extension decision and Andrey Denisov praising bilateral development. These are ceremonial guest statements, not a new treaty agreement at the reception.