The Chinese Embassy in Lebanon marked the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China with three activities: the Chinese National Day at UNIFIL, a reception at the Phoenicia Hotel and a Chinese cultural evening at Baabda archeological serail.
In a statement issued on this occasion, the Embassy praised the congratulatory words it received from Lebanese top officials, as well as diplomats and ranking dignitaries, on the occasion of China Day.
The statement dwelled on the long-lasting Chinese-Lebanese friendship, looking forward to furthering the prospects of Chinese-Lebanese cooperation in building the belt and the [silk] road, and expressing "sincere thanks to the Lebanese friends who follow up on the developments in China and pay attention to the China-Lebanon relations."
"We will concentrate our efforts on domestic work and on putting development at the top of our priorities," the embassy statement read.
"In international forums, China will firmly pursue a peaceful and independent foreign policy. We are ready to work with other countries to maintain international rules and regulations, safeguard the free trade system, and establish a new type of international relations," the embassy said, underscoring China's pledge to openness to the world, so as to pump a new dynamic into the world's economic growth. "We welcome the participation of other countries in sharing development opportunities."
"As for the US-Chinese trade frictions, China calls for resolving differences through dialogue and negotiations. We hope the two sides can reach an agreement through negotiation on the basis of equality, mutual respect and win-win," the statement said.
"Lebanon is an important partner in building 'the belt and the road'. China will continue to support Lebanon's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, and uphold its efforts to maintain security and stability," it said.
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