The State Department traditionally acknowledges the event ahead of the celebrations, but last year’s greeting was late
The message, dated September 30, was published on the State Department’s website at about 9am Beijing time on Wednesday.
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“On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of China on the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China on October 1,” the brief statement read.
“The United States wishes the people of China health, happiness, prosperity and peace in the year ahead.”
