Envoys eye deeper diplomatic ties

Festive mood: People walking in a commercial street named Nanluoguxiang during the ‘Golden Week’ holiday in Beijing. — AFP

BEIJING: Chinese embassies in various countries have held events to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), during which Chinese ambassadors and foreign officials have eyed deeper cooperation.

Extending festive greetings to all Chinese compatriots in Vietnam, Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Xiong Bo said in his speech during an online reception on Thursday that China will continue to support Vietnam’s efforts in epidemic prevention and control as well as socio-economic development.