On 25 September, the Chinese Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago hosted the Reception in Celebration of the 77th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China. Ambassador Ren Hongyan and The Honourable David Lee, M.P., Minister of Housing and representative of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago, delivered speeches. Nearly 500 guests attended the event, including Mr. Justice Anthony Carmona, S.C., O.R.T.T., Former President of Trinidad and Tobago, other distinguished ministers and Members of Parliament, central and local government officials, heads of Diplomatic Corps, Chinese compatriots and friends. 
Ambassador Ren reviewed the great achievements made by the Chinese people under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, promoted the four Global Initiatives, and emphasized that "a single flower does not make a spring". China remains committed to maintaining world peace, promoting common development, and advancing the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. On the occasion of the 220th anniversary of Chinese Arrival in Trinidad and Tobago, he expressed his hope to consolidate political mutual trust and deepen practical cooperation with the Trinidad and Tobago side, jointly writing a new chapter in China-Trinidad and Tobago friendship. Minister Lee commended China's development achievements and emphasized that the Trinidad and Tobago government always adheres to one-China principle. Trinidad and Tobago and China will work together to promote greater development of bilateral relations. 
The reception featured cultural performances such as Chinese martial arts, lion dancing and steel drum music performance, creating a lively atmosphere.
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