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Xi pays tribute to national heroes in Tian'anmen Square

Xi Jinping straightens the red ribbons on flower baskets during a ceremony offering floral tribute to fallen national heroes on Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 30, 2021. Xi Jinping and other leaders of the Communist Party of China and the state attended the ceremony on Thursday morning on Tian'anmen Square in central Beijing. The event was held to mark China's Martyrs' Day, a day ahead of the National Day. (Xinhua/Li Xiang)

72nd Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China

72nd Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China

Xi Jinping straightens the red ribbons on flower baskets during a ceremony offering floral tribute to fallen national heroes on Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 30, 2021. Xi Jinping and other leaders of the Communist Party of China and the state attended the ceremony on Thursday morning on Tian'anmen Square in central Beijing. The event was held to mark China's Martyrs' Day, a day ahead of the National Day. The other leaders included Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji, Han Zheng and Wang Qishan. (Xinhua/Li Xiang) BEIJING, Sept. 30 (Xinhua)

Xi Jinping and other leaders of the Com-

munist Party of China (CPC) and the state attended a ceremony on Thursday morning in Tian'anmen Square in central Beijing, offering floral tribute to fallen national heroes.

The event was held to mark China's Martyrs' Day, a day ahead of the National Day. The other leaders included Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji, Han Zheng and Wang Qishan.

They were joined by representatives from all walks of life at the ceremony.

At 10 a.m., all participants sang the national anthem, and thereafter paid a silent tribute to those who devoted their lives to the liberation of the Chinese people and the building of the People's Republic of China, which was founded in 1949.

Nine huge flower baskets were placed in front of the Monument to the People's Heroes. Xi and other leaders walked up to the foot of the monument, where he straightened the red ribbons on the baskets before leading other senior officials in a walk around the monument to pay their tributes.

The baskets, with ribbons reading "the heroes of the people shall live forever in our memory," were presented in the name of the CPC Central Committee; the National People's Congress Standing Committee; the State Council; the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference; the Central Military Commission; non-Communist parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, and patriots without party affiliations; people's organizations and people from all walks of life; veter-

ans, retired senior cadres and the relatives of martyrs; and Chinese Young Pioneers.

The year 2021 marks the centenary of the CPC. Since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Xi Jinping at the core, the country has realized its first centenary goal of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects, and has brought absolute poverty to an end.

Today, the Chinese people of all ethnic groups, determined and courageous as ever, are forging ahead with the second centenary goal of fully building a modern socialist China.

72nd Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China

China held a flag-raising ceremony to mark the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing on Friday. Local residents and tourists from across China witnessed the event.

72nd Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China

I extend my best wishes to the Government & People of China, on their 72nd National Day. I take this opportunity to thank them for being a true friend of Sri Lanka in this time in need, by helping to make our vaccination process a success.

Gotabaya Rajapaksa President of Sri Lanka

On behalf of the Government of Sri Lanka and the people of Sri Lanka, I extend my best wishes and heartiest congratulations to the Government and people of the People’s Republic of China. May the friendship we share continue to flourish and bless both our Nations.

Happy National Day. Mahinda Rajapaksa Prime Minister of Sri Lanka

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken congratulates China on National public of China (PRC) as the country celebrates its National Day on October 1," Blinken said on Thursday in a statement released by the State Department.

CGTN 01-Oct-2021 U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has conveyed a congratulatory message to China on its National Day. "On behalf of the United States of America, I would like to extend our congratulations to the People's Re-

"As the United States seeks to work cooperatively to solve the challenges we all face, we wish the people of the PRC peace, happiness and prosperity over the coming year."

This year marks the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the PRC.

72nd Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China

and have brought about a historic resolution to the problem of absolute poverty in China. In the face of the severe challenges brought by COVID -19, we have made concerted and society-wide efforts, and achieved a major strategic outcome in fighting the pandemic. In the meantime, we are grounding our efforts in the new development stage, applying the new development philosophy, and creating a new pattern of development, as China’s GDP registers an increase of 12.7% and foreign trade grows 27.1% year-on-year in the first half of 2021.

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72 National Day Message

by Qi Zhenhong, Ambassador of China to Sri Lanka

On the auspicious occasion of the

72nd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, on behalf of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka, I would like to wish our country prosperity and progress, our people health and happiness, and best regards to all of our Chinese fellow citizens working, studying and living in Sri Lanka! I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to our Sri Lankan friends from all walks of life who have always been following and supporting the development of China and ChinaSri Lanka relations!

This year marks the centenary of the Communist Party of China. Under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, we have realized the first centenary goal of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects,

We have landed out first rover on Mars, broken the deep-sea sediment core retrieval record, successfully sent the astronauts to the newest space station, and won hundreds of medals in the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. That the Five-Starred Red Flags being raised time after time makes all Chinese nationals deeply proud.

We have taken up the responsibility and leadership as a major country, donating funds and supplies to help the international community fight the COVID-19 pandemic. China will strive to provide a total of two billion doses of vaccines to the world by the end of this year. In addition to donating 100 million US dollars to COVAX, we will donate 100 million doses of vaccines to other developing countries in the course of this year. In addition, China has been working with partner countries and overcame difficulties brought by the pandemic, to promote the high-quality development of the Belt and Road. We also stand with the international community to altogether deal with common challenges, resolutely uphold the international fairness and justice, and build a community with a shared future for mankind.

This year 2021 is also an extraordinary one in the history of China-Sri Lanka relations. President Xi Jinping and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa have provided new strategic guidance for the further deepening of China-Sri Lanka relations through several phone calls and correspondence.

Premier Li Keqiang and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa virtually at-

tended same international forum together. Chairman of Chinese NPC Li Zhanshu and Speaker of Sri Lankan Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena held a fruitful online meeting, while the two countries’ foreign, defense, commercial chiefs also maintained close communication. The political and strategic mutual trust between China and Sri Lanka has reached a new height.

In the past year, China has in total provided Sri Lanka 26 million doses of vaccines, numerous medical supplies, and billions of dollars as financial support to fight the epidemic and revitalize its economy. The two countries have made breakthroughs in mega projects such as Port City Colombo and Hambantota Port. The bilateral trade increased 61% year-on-year in the first half of 2021. Meanwhile, we have firmly supported each other in the international fora including human rights and COVID-19 origins-tracing, which has further deepened ChinaSri Lanka strategic cooperative partnership.

We are very much proud when looking back, while we are even more confident forging ahead. The year 2022 will witness the historic moment of the CPC’s 20th National Congress, as well as the 65th anniversary of China-Sri Lanka diplomatic relations and the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Rubber -Rice Pact. Let’s work together and continue to contribute to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and bring our bilateral relations to a new level.

Long live the People's Republic of China!

Long live China-Sri Lanka friendship!

72nd Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China

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Revenue Department, Madushan Kularathne , Chief Editor ,CHINA MIRROR, Dr. Madura Seneviratne, Member of the Central Provincial Covid control Committee, Daya Sri Narendra Rajapaksa, Veteran Journalist, Nayana Wanniarachchi, Principal of President's Girls' College, Nawala; Rohan Muthumala, President ,Sri Lanka-China Wushu Friendship Association , Jaliya Seneviratne, Entrepreneur, Ruwan Basnayake, Taiji Instructor delivered the speeches.

The speeches delivered under the topics of Chinese Communist Party and its leadership's dedication on Chinese development, China's scientific approach to the Covid 19 epidemic, China's economic development since 1949, Integration of Chinese Martial arts in School Educa-

tion, , China overcame the Covid19 epidemic and the exemplary management models present to the world, Chinese philosophy and its influence of the Chinese State governing and the Chinese people, Education in China and its con-

Webinar to Celebrate 72nd

nection with Sister School culture and Poverty alleviation in China .

National Day of China

100 participants in different circles participated at the

ASLCSCC

webinar.

The program was

Association for Sri Lanka China Social

ple's Republic of China recently

and Cultural Cooperation (ASLCSCC)

conducted by the Indrananda Abeysekera

(2021.9.30) through Zoom Technol-

was organized a webinar on Social and

President of ASLCSCC and Deputy

ogy.

Economic Development of China to cel-

President Dunil Heiyanthuduwa and

Aruna Hapuarachchi, Commission-

Technical support provided by Assistant

ebrate the 72nd National Day of the Peo-

Secretary Nishantha Wickramasinghe. .

72nd Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China

China celebrates National Day with flag-raising ceremonies and festivities.

Lam said the National Day this year is of "special significance"

to the city.

"Hong Kong has truly got on the right track of 'One Country, Two Systems' under the double safeguards of the Hong Kong National Security Law and an improved electoral system," Lam said.

HKSAR Chief Executive Carrie Lam speaks at a National Day reception in Hong Kong, south China, October 1, 2021. /CFP

Hong Kong is now "in the best position

Ho Iat Seng: Motherland is Macao's

ever" since its return to China in 1997 to

strong backing

across the country, including the capital

leverage its strengths under "One Coun-

Beijing and the special administrative

try, Two Systems" and to integrate into

regions (SARs) of Hong Kong and Ma-

the overall development of the country,

cao, on Friday morning to celebrate the

she added.

Ho Iat Seng, chief executive of the Macao SAR, said the country is the strong backing for the city's prosperity and stability and vowed to deepen cooperation with the mainland.

CGTN 01-Oct-2021 Flag-raising ceremonies were held

72nd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

"Looking forward, our country's strong

The Hong Kong SAR government held a

support for Hong Kong in the National

ceremony at Golden Bauhinia Square

14th Five-Year Plan, the development of

where the national flag and the flag of

the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao

the HKSAR were raised, in the presence

Greater Bay Area, the country's dual cir-

of government officials and other repre-

culation development strategy of domes-

sentatives.

tic and international circulations, plus

A similar event was held by the Macao

the 'Qianhai Plan' and 'Hengqin

SAR government at Golden Lotus

Plan' promulgated last month, will togeth-

Square.

er create unlimited opportunities for Hong

Carrie Lam: Hong Kong has got on

Kong," said Lam.

the right track At a National Day reception held after the flag-raising ceremony in

Hong Kong, Chief Executive Carrie

She vowed to take a firm stance in safeguarding national security and implementing the principle of "patriots administering Hong Kong."

"The motherland is the strong backing for Macao's prosperity and stability and also the inexhaustible driving force for Macao's development," Ho said at a National Day reception in the city.

He stressed that Macao will resolutely safeguard the country's sovereignty, security and development interests and implement the principle of "patriots administering Macao."

Administrative organizations of the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin were inaugurated on September 17, he noted, adding that Macao will make joint efforts with neighboring Guangdong Province in the development of Hengqin.

Macao SAR Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng speaks at a National Day reception in Macao, south China, October 1, 2021. / Macao SAR government

There is a talent show on the second day of the event which presents traditional Chinese etiquette, dances, paper-cutting, archery, calligraphy, Beijing opera and Taichi. There is also an evening party where both Chinese and international students singed, danced and performed together, sharing happiness and joy.

The 2021 Northeast Asia Youth Camp on Sustainable Development ASLCSCC member , Lakshi Silva from Sri Lanka was invited to this camp The 2021 Northeast Asia Youth Camp on Sustainable Development is hosted

by China Soong Ching Ling Foundation and Korea SK Group and organized by Training and Exchange Center of China Soong Ching Ling Foundation, the Foreign Affairs Office of Shandong Provincial Government, Shandong People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and Qufu Normal Univeisity. With the theme of “Green and Low-Carbon Life and Sustainable Development”, the

camp was held from September 23th to 27th in Jinan and Jining.

The camp provides a platform for young international students from Northeast Asia and BRI partner countries to enhance mutual understanding and broaden international vision, as well as to learn more about traditional Chinese culture and the progress Shandong has made in green development, poverty alleviation and rural revitalization.

During the five days, 30 China and international students from Qufu Normal University, Shandong Normal University, Shandong University, Jinan University, Shandong University of Technology and Shandong Jiaotong University visited Confucius Temple and Confucius Family Mansion, the factory of Sun Paper Group, Nishan countryside, China Teachers Museum, Baihuazhou Scenic Spot in Daming Lake and Shandong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Lakshi Silva from Sri Lanka, who is a student in Shandong Normal University and the winner of Friendship Cities Scholarship of Shandong, was invited to this camp. Lakshi also introduced the culture of Sri Lanka and gave a wonderful performance of traditional dance which has helped Chinese students deepen their understanding of Sri Lanka.

This camp also lays a solid foundation for young people in China and Sri Lanka to deepen mutual understanding and friendship.

World Internet Conference unveils 14 world-leading sci-tech achievements of past year 2021 World Internet Conference (WIC) unveiled 14 world-leading scientific and technological achievements in the internet sector during the past year on Sunday in the east China's water town Wuzhen.

About 40 international top experts selected the achievements in operating system, artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, chips, satellite navigation system, etc.

Here is the list: 1. Harmony operating system by Huawei 2. The world's first open-source NPU instruction set architecture

by Arm China 3. AI-empowered system for dynamic profiling, effective diagnosis and prevention of major diseases by Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications 4. 5G SA end-to-end system solu-

tion, standard and technology by China Mobile 5. Ultra HD video encoding and decoding technologies and system by Peking University 6. China's BeiDou Satellite Navigation System 7. Tiantong-1 satellite mobile communication system by China Telecom 8. Qualcomm Snapdragon X65 5G Modem-RF System: the world's first 10 gigabit 5G and first 3GPP Release 16 modem-to -antenna solution 9. 800G optical transceiver and engine by Zhijiang lab 10. Intelligent sensing terminal based on multi-spectrum by Hikvision 11. API-based cloud operating system and ecosystem by Tsinghua University 12. GeaGraph: a large-scale graph computing system by Ant Financial 13. Pangu: a large-scale distributed storage system for cloud computing by Alibaba Cloud 14. A safe, reliable and controllable new generation AI platform

by RealAI International Cartoon & Animation Festival (CICAF) opened on Wednesday as a hybrid event, showcasing a wide array of diverse digital and physical activities.

The annual event, now in its 17th edition, runs from September 29 to October 4 at the main venue, the White Horse Lake International Exhibition Center, and around 10 sub venues across Hangzhou City, east China's

China Int'l Cartoon & Animation Festival 2021 opens, offering more entertaining experiences

CTGN 30-Sep-2021

Zhejiang Province, with virtual exhibitions and trade fairs taking place via

One of the largest events on Asia's ani-

"Online CICAF," a digital platform

mation calendar and a grand celebration

launched on its official website.

for anime creators and fans, the China

highly biased and distorted reporting on China, they are usually confronted with a monolithic propaganda structure in the West to ignore, silence and discredit them.

The past few years have seen a lot of deplorable cases where anyone who dared to maintain objective and impartial positions on China were accused of being on the payroll of the Chinese government or even worse.

Xinhua 03 Oct Photo taken on April 20, 2021 shows the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States. (Xinhua/Liu Jie) The past few years have seen a lot of deplorable cases where anyone who dared to maintain objective and impartial positions on China were accused of being on the payroll of the Chinese government or even worse.

While they are working arduously to suppress impartial information and hoping it to pay off, some media in the West, especially in the United States, should expect that the chickens will come home to roost, as their own political order is at risk.

Even James Murdoch, son of right-wing media mogul Rupert Murdoch who owns FOX News, castigated U.S. media for amplifying disinformation that successfully sowed falsehoods.

"Those outlets that propagate lies to their audience have unleashed insidious and uncontrollable forces that will be with us for years," he told the Financial Times shortly after the U.S. Congress riot in early January.

BEIJING, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -For years, the unspoken truth about Western media is that their veneer of objectivity has come off a long time ago. While touting themselves as the epitome of trustworthiness and honesty, some media practitioners in the West have no qualms about propagating lies against China.

As the coordinated anti-China smear campaign is gaining steam, more intrepid journalists with a conscience are calling it out despite the tremendous pressure to silence them.

In one of the most excoriating rebukes against Western media's manipulation of the public opinion against China, Javier Garcia, head of the office of the EFE News Agency of Spain in Beijing, announced earlier this week that he would soon leave journalism, as the flagrant information manipulation by Western media "has taken a good dose of my enthusiasm for this profession."

The departure of journalists like Garcia is a giant loss to the industry, which is in dire need of introspection. For those who choose to stay and disagree with the

For those Western media who are still slandering China's peaceful development, it is time for them to think twice.

5D immersive light show reveals glory of Chinese ancient literature

A 5D immersive light show displaying renowned poetry of Tang Dynasty (618907) and the iambic verses of Song Dynasty (960-1279) debuts at a cultural industrial park in Changsha, China's Hunan Province, Sept. 28, 2021. (China News Service/Yang Huafeng) A 5D immersive light show displaying renowned poetry of Tang Dynasty (618907) and the iambic verses of Song Dynasty (960-1279) debuts at a cultural industrial park in Changsha, China's Hunan Province, Sept. 28, 2021. (China News Service/ Yang Huafeng)

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