On 7 July, Qian Minjian, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Switzerland, attended a concert celebrating the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China in Geneva. The event was co-organised by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Switzerland and the China Cultural Center in Bern. Approximately 300 guests were present, including Swiss friends, personnel of Chinese-funded institutions in Switzerland, Chinese students, and representatives of overseas Chinese compatriots.

In his address, Ambassador Qian stated that over the past 105 years, the Communist Party of China has remained steadfast to its original aspiration and founding mission of seeking happiness for the Chinese people and rejuvenation for the Chinese nation. The Party has united and led the Chinese people to deliver two remarkable feats: rapid economic growth and long-term social stability. With a global vision, the Communist Party of China holds high the banner of peace, development, cooperation and win-win outcomes, and advances the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Switzerland Innovative Strategic Partnership. Ambassador Qian voiced the hope that all sectors of both countries will continue to actively support the sound development of China-Switzerland friendly relations.

The concert was permeated with a festive and warm ambiance. All attendees extended sincere congratulations on the extraordinary accomplishments achieved by the Chinese people under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, and expressed wishes for China-Switzerland friendship to endure and be passed down through generations.