HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases...People’s Republic of China National Day hide People’s Republic of China National Day Press Statement Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State September 29, 2023 On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of the People’s Republic of China on the occasion of the 74th National Day on October 1. As the United States continues to work with the international community to solve the world’s most serious challenges, we welcome the cooperation of the People’s Republic of China in addressing shared challenges, including the climate crisis, public health, counter-narcotics, food security, and global macroeconomic stability. We wish the people of the People’s Republic of China peace, happiness, and prosperity in the year ahead. Tags Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs China Climate Change Food Security Global Health Office of the Spokesperson Peace The Secretary of State