Speech by H. E. Ambassador Hong Jiuyin
at the
54th National Day Reception of
the Peoples
Republic of China
(30 Sep. 2003, Kadriorg Palace,
Tallinn)
H. E. Mr.& Mrs. President Arnold
Ruutel,
Distinguished Guests,
Ladies and
Gentlemen,
The beautiful autumn of year of 2003
ushers in the 54th anniversary of the founding of the
Peoples Republic of China. At this occasion of
jubilation, I am very pleased to meet friends at the
reception of the 54th Chinese National Day and celebrate
this joyous festival. First of all, I wish to thank H. E.
Mr. & Mrs. President Ruutel for attending the reception.
I would also like to extend my warm welcome to all friends
and Chinese compatriots present here.
I would like to emphasize that since the
beginning of this year, although China has encountered many
difficulties on the course of development, China has still
kept its economic growth in high and sound gear,
continuously improved the living standards of the people and
enhanced its comprehensive national power. In international
relations, China continues to pursue an independent foreign
policy of peace and is willing to maintain and develop
friendly and cooperative relationship with all other
countries. Together with peoples of the world, we push for
the establishment of a just and reasonable new international
political and economic order and make continued efforts to
promote the noble cause of world peace and development. The
Chinese government sticks to the basic policy of peaceful
reunification and one country, two systems to solve the
Taiwan issue, and is firmly opposed against any act or word
aimed at creating the so-called Taiwan independence, or two
Chinas, or one China, one Taiwan. It is the common wish of
all the Chinese people both at home and abroad to realize
full national reunification of the motherland. We believe
the great cause of Chinas national reunification will
certainly be realized at an early time.
There
exists a profound friendship between the peoples of China
and Estonia. Our bilateral relations have developed steadily
since the establishment of diplomatic ties, with cooperation
in all fields constantly expanding. China will, as always,
continue to support Estonias efforts for safeguarding
national independence and sovereignty, and developing the
national economy, respect the Estonian peoples choice
of the road of development. We stand ready to further
promote the friendly relations and cooperation between China
and Estonia on the basis of mutual respect, equality and
mutual benefit. This morning I presented the Letters of
Credence to H. E. President Ruutel. I am greatly honored to
be appointed as Ambassador of the Peoples Republic of
China to Estonia. During my tenure of office, I will exert
my efforts to further develop the friendship between the
Chinese and Estonian peoples and the friendly relations and
cooperation between our two countries. I believe that, in
carrying out this important mission, I shall have assistance
and support from the Estonian government, Estonian people
and all other friends.
Finally, may I propose
a toast to
The 54th anniversary of the founding of
the Peoples Republic of China;
The friendship
between the Chinese and Estonian peoples;
The health
of H. E. Mr. & Mrs. President Ruutel;
The health
of all friends and Chinese compatriots present at
todays reception.
Thank you.