On September 9, the Chinese Embassy in Bahrain held a reception to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. H.E. Ni Ruchi, the Ambassador of China, H.E. Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives of Bahrain, H.E. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce, other government officials and members of the Council of Representatives and Shura Council, heads of diplomatic missions in Bahrain, representatives of Chinese companies and institutions in Bahrain, teachers from the Confucius Institute, and representatives of the Chinese community in Bahrain, totaling nearly 700 guests, attended the reception.

H.E. Ni Ruchi delivered remarks, highlighting the resilience of China’s economic development in the first year of the 15th Five-Year Plan period, and introducing the four-point proposal put forward by President Xi Jinping on new security architecture for the Middle East. He reviewed the fruitful outcomes of cooperation between China and Bahrain across various fields and expressed China’s readiness to work with Bahrain to continuously advance the China-Bahrain Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to new heights.

The reception featured a rich array of cultural and technological highlights. The Dubai Chinese Arts Troupe presented performances and showcased traditional Chinese intangible cultural heritage. Exhibitions featuring Chinese automobiles, tourism offerings, and products from Chinese enterprises were also held at the reception, offering guests a vibrant showcase of Chinese culture, technology, and innovation. Guests expressed confidence in the bright prospects for China-Bahrain cooperation across various fields.

Major Chinese and Bahraini media provided extensive coverage of the reception.