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NEAR Secretariat Attends a Reception to Celebrate the 73rd Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China2022-09-30

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The Chinese Consulate-General in Busan invited the NEAR Secretariat to attend a reception to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Staff members from the Secretariat, including Choi Ju-hwa, the deputy director of the international cooperation department, Cho Sun-hwa, expert on China, and Yi Kun, seconded government officer from China attended the reception accordingly.


   

As this year marks the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and China, NEAR Chairperson Kim Doo-gyum, the mayor of Ulsan Metropolitan City, Park Hyeong-nun, the mayor of Busan, Governor Lee Cheol-woo of Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, and Governor Park Wan-su of Gyeongsangnam-do Province delivered their congratulatory video messages and praised Korea-China relations. 



In his opening remarks, acting Chinese Consul General Tu Jingchang introduced the history of economic and societal development over the past 70 years. He stated that china would make further efforts to contribute to world peace based on mutual respect. Even though the reception was held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was attended by 100 participants, including the heads of local governments of Busan Metropolitan City, Ulsan Metropolitan City, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, and Gyeongsangnam-do Province. It was followed by various performancesthemed, “Korea-China Friendships” to celebrate the event.