A state reception for the 77th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China was
held at the Great Hall of the People on the evening of the 30th. Xi Jinping
attended and said China’s socialist system has demonstrated significant
advantages, governance capacity and modernization have improved, and national
rejuvenation is unstoppable; he urged confidence and steady progress. Premier Li
Qiang presided; Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Han
Zheng attended. About 800 domestic and foreign guests were present.