On this day, 26 years ago, September 30, 1999 (August 21, 1999 in the lunar calendar), the 50th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China was celebrated. Jiang Zemin, Li Peng, Zhu Rongji, Li Ruihuan, Hu Jintao, Wei Jianxing, Li Lanqing and others attended. On September 30, 1999, the State Council held a grand National Day reception at the Great Hall of the People to warmly celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Jiang Zemin, Li Peng, Zhu Rongji, Li Ruihuan, Hu Jintao, Wei Jianxing, Li Lanqing and other party and state leaders gathered together with more than 5000 Chinese and foreign people to celebrate the festive season. The banquet hall of the Great Hall of the People was decorated with lights and colorful colors and was jubilant. The national emblem hangs high above the rostrum and is surrounded by red flags. Flowers were in full bloom in the hall, creating a solemn and warm scene. At 6 p.m., Jiang Zemin and other party and state leaders walked into the banquet hall accompanied by the cheerful "Welcome Song". The reception began with the solemn sound of the national anthem. Premier Zhu Rongji of the State Council delivered an enthusiastic speech. On behalf of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, he first extended festive greetings to the people of all ethnic groups across the country who worked hard on all fronts; expressed sincere greetings to the compatriots in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Macao, Taiwan and overseas Chinese; expressed heartfelt thanks to the friends from all countries who attended the reception and to all international friends who cared about and supported my country's reform, opening up, and modernization drive. Zhu Rongji said that the founding of the People's Republic of China 50 years ago opened up a new era in China's history. Over the past 50 years, under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, people of all ethnic groups have worked together and worked hard. The face of our country has undergone earth-shaking changes. Especially in the past 20 years of reform and opening up, under the guidance of Deng Xiaoping Theory and the Party's basic line, my country's socialist modernization has made great achievements that have attracted worldwide attention, made decisive progress in economic system reform, the national economy has continued, rapid and healthy development, science and technology, education and culture, etc. All undertakings have been comprehensively prosperous, and people's living standards have improved significantly. The construction of socialist democracy and the legal system has been continuously strengthened, and the great unity of all ethnic groups across the country has been further consolidated. Our country has always adhered to an independent foreign policy of peace, resolutely safeguarded national sovereignty, territorial integrity and national dignity, and withstood the severe test of the changes in the international situation. Our country has established diplomatic relations with more than 160 countries in the world and maintains economic and cultural exchanges with various countries and regions. Zhu Rongji pointed out that since the beginning of this year, my country's economic development has continued to maintain a good momentum. Faced with the complex domestic and international environment, the Party Central Committee and the State Council made a full assessment of the difficulties that may be encountered and adopted correct comprehensive countermeasures in a timely and decisive manner. Increase the implementation of proactive fiscal policies, increase investment and promote consumption, accelerate structural adjustment, strengthen technological innovation, and strive to expand exports. These measures have played a positive role in the development of the national economy. Agriculture has been strengthened and a bumper summer grain harvest has been achieved. Industrial production grew steadily and economic benefits rebounded significantly. Fiscal revenue grew rapidly, and finance remained stable. Progress has been made in the reform of state-owned enterprises. People's lives have been further improved. Zhu Rongji said that on December 20, 1999, my country resumed the exercise of sovereignty over Macao. This is another major progress in the great cause of peaceful reunification of the motherland and another historical event for the Chinese nation. At present, various preparations for Macao's return to China are proceeding in an orderly manner, and the smooth transfer and smooth transition of Macao's political power will surely be achieved. Facts have proved that Hong Kong compatriots are fully capable of managing Hong Kong well. Facts will also prove that Macao compatriots will also have the ability to manage the future Macao Special Administrative Region well. The central government and the mainland of the motherland will always be the strong backing for maintaining the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macao. With the joint efforts of people from all walks of life in Hong Kong and Macao, Hong Kong and Macao will surely show more brilliant brilliance. Zhu Rongji emphasized that resolving the Taiwan issue and realizing the complete reunification of the motherland are the lofty aspirations and sacred mission of the entire China people, including Taiwan compatriots. Over the past 50 years, the Communist Party of China, the China government and the China people have made long-term and unremitting efforts to this end, firmly safeguarding Taiwan's status as a part of China's territory, and effectively promoting cross-strait economic, cultural and other exchanges and personnel exchanges. At present, our ongoing struggle against Lee Teng-hui's "two-state theory" and safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity is fully in line with the fundamental interests of the Chinese nation. Recently, a strong earthquake occurred in Taiwan. We are highly concerned about this major disaster, express our cordial condolences to the affected Taiwan compatriots, and are willing to continue to provide all possible assistance. We will continue to implement the basic policy of "peaceful reunification and one country, two systems" and President Jiang Zemin's eight-point proposition on developing cross-Strait relations and advancing the process of peaceful reunification of the motherland. We firmly believe that with the joint efforts of all China people, the Taiwan issue will be resolved as soon as possible after the return of Hong Kong and Macao to the motherland, and the complete reunification of China will surely be achieved. Amid the joyful music, Chinese and foreign friends frequently raised their glasses to celebrate the 50th anniversary of New China and wish China more prosperity. Before the reception, Jiang Zemin, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, and Li Peng, Zhu Rongji, Li Ruihuan, Hu Jintao, Wei Jianxing, and Li Lanqing, members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, cordially met with representatives of the national famous model workers, representatives of the entire army, representatives of the national public security defense front, representatives of famous preferential care recipients, representatives of "civil servants satisfied by the people", and representatives of ethnic minorities across the country who attended the reception. The reception was presided over by State Councilor and Secretary-General of the State Council Wang Zhongyu. Ding Guangen, Tian Jiyun, Li Changchun, Li Tieying, Wu Bangguo, Wu Guanzheng, Chi Haotian, Zhang Wannian, Luo Gan, Jiang Chunyun, Jia Qinglin, Qian Qichen, Huang Ju, Wen Jiabao, Xie Fei, Zeng Qinghong, Wu Yi, Qiao Shi, Song Ping, Liu Huaqing, Rong Yiren, Zou Jiahua, Pagbalha Glelangjie, Wang Guangying, Cheng Siyuan, Buhe, Tomur Dawamat, Wu Jieping, Peng Peiyun, He Luli, Zhou Guangzhao, Cao Zhi, Ding Shisun, Cheng Siwei, Xu Jialu, Jiang Zhenghua, Ismail Amat, Xiao Yang, Han Zhubin, Ye Xuanping, Yang Rudai, Wang Zhaoguo, Ngapoi Ngawang Jigme, Qian Weichang, Lu Jiaxi, Ren Jianxin, Song Jian, Li Guixian, Chen Junsheng, Zhang Siqing, Qian Zhengying, Ding Guangxun, Sun Fuling, Huo Yingdong, Ma Manqi, Wan Guoquan, Hu Qili, Chen Jinhua, Zhao Nanqi, Mao Zhiyong, Bai Lichen, Jing Shuping, Luo Haocai, Zhang Kehui, Zhou Tienong, Wang Wenyuan and other leading comrades, Li Desheng, Zhang Jinfu, Duan Junyi, Huang Hua, Huang Huoqing, Xi Zhongxun, Peng Chong, Liao Hansheng, Wang Fang, Gu Mu, Ma Wenrui, Wang Enmao, Zheng Tianxiang, Liu Fuzhi, Yang Baibing, Wang Hanbin, Zhang Zhen, Ni Zhifu, Chen Muhua, Fei Xiaotong, Lei Jieqiong, Li Ximing, Wang Bingqian, Saifuding Azezi, Hong Xuezhi, Hu Sheng, Deng Liqun, Zhang Tingfa, Han Guang and other old comrades, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Tung Chee-hwa, the first Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region Ho Hau Wah, members of the Central Military Commission Fu Quanyou and Yu Yongbo, Wang Ke, Wang Ruilin, Cao Gangchuan, Guo Boxiong and Xu Caihou attended the reception. Members and alternate members of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China in Beijing, former members of the Central Advisory Commission in Beijing, members of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection in Beijing, members of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and main leaders of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress in Beijing, members of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference in Beijing and main leaders of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference organs, main leaders of various departments of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and various departments of central state agencies; The main leaders of the PLA headquarters, services, arms, and Beijing Military Region, Beijing Garrison, and Armed Police Headquarters; Main persons in charge of the Supreme People's Court and the Supreme People's Procuratorate, main persons in charge of democratic parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce and persons without party affiliation, and main persons in charge of various people's organizations; main persons in charge of Beijing City; representatives of veteran generals, veteran Red Army, and veteran cadres in Beijing; late party and state leaders, marshals, and wives of generals; representatives of model workers and advanced figures, heroic representatives of China People's Liberation Army and the Armed Police Force, heroic representatives of the public security front; Representatives of "Civil Servants Satisfied by the People", National Commendation Conference for National Unity and Progress and representatives of ethnic minorities, well-known National People's Congress, members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and other patriots in Beijing, nationally renowned model soldiers, families of martyrs, revolutionary disabled soldiers, and retired soldiers, representatives of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, representatives of compatriots in Macao and Taiwan, overseas Chinese and Chinese, important foreign guests, celebrities and wives in Beijing, envoys of various countries in China, Representatives and wives of international organizations in China and some foreign experts also attended the reception. 50th anniversary banknotes