Belarus' first vice premier: China is multiplying centuries-old traditions of state building

China, firmly following the strategic course of President Xi Jinping, is multiplying centuries-old traditions of state building, Belarusian First Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Snopkov said as he spoke at an event to mark the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China on 25 September, BelTA has learned.

“On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Belarus and myself personally, I sincerely congratulate you on the national holiday - the Day of Establishment of the People's Republic of China and the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival,” Nikolai Snopkov said. “I would like to emphasize the colossal success of the People's Republic of China. Firmly following the strategic course of President Xi Jinping, China is multiplying centuries-old traditions of state building. The first goal of the century has been successfully achieved: over the past decade, China's GDP has doubled and its share in the global economy has reached one fifth. China is successfully moving toward the second goal of the century, which is to build a comprehensively modernized socialist power.”

The first vice premier emphasized China's strong technological leadership. “China is marking this anniversary as a strong power that makes a significant contribution to peace, stability and progress in the world. This anniversary symbolizes the unity of the people and the power of China, pride in its thousand-year history, rich culture and traditions,” Nikolai Snopkov added.