On September 18, the Chinese Embassy in the FSM held the reception celebrating the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 37th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the Federated States of Micronesia. H.E. Wesley W. Simina,President of the Federated States of Micronesia, T.H. Peter M. Christian, former President of the FSM and Chairman of Committee on External Affairs of the FSM Congress, T.H. Ricky F. Cantero, Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and other FSM dignitaries, members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of the local Chinese community, and nearly 200 guests from various sectors of the FSM attended the event.

In his remarks, Ambassador Wu Wei reviewed the 105-year journey of the Communist Party of China and the remarkable achievements China has made over the past 77 years since the founding of the PRC. He highlighted the strong start to the 15th Five-Year Plan, applauded the fruitful outcomes of 37 years of China-FSM cooperation, and expressed China’s readiness to  remain true to the original aspiration of establishing diplomatic relations, deepen cooperation across all fields, and ensure that the tree of China–FSM friendship grows ever deeper-rooted, more luxuriant, and evergreen.

Secretary Cantero delivered remarks on behalf of the FSM,  highly praised China’s development achievements and the development of the FSM-China relations, and reaffirmed the FSM’s firm commitment to the one-China principle. He expressed the FSM’s willingness to nurture and expand the comprehensive strategic partnership with China.

The College of Micronesia-FSM Choir performed songs in both Chinese and English, creating a warm and festive atmosphere. Guests joined in wishing for China prosperity and continued progress in China-FSM relations.