On July 10, the Chinese Embassy to Hungary held a reception celebrating the 98th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA). H.E. Ambassador Gong Tao led all diplomats of the embassy in attending the event. Officials from the Hungarian government and the Defence Forces, members of the diplomatic and military attachés corps accredited to Hungary, Chinese compatriots in Hungary and friends from different sectors, among close to 300 participants, attended the event.

In his speech, Defence Attaché Senior. Colonel. Zhu Yuxing noted that this year also marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Safeguarding the hard-won fruits of victory achieved through blood and sacrifice is the best way to commemorate the World Anti-Fascist War and is a shared responsibility of all peoples. China remains committed to the path of peace, working with the international community to uphold justice and fairness, and has always been a champion of world peace.

Guests extended their congratulations on the 98th anniversary of the founding of the PLA, highly praising the PLA's outstanding contribution to providing public security goods for the world. They also expressed their hope for further development in the all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership for the new era between China and Hungary, and for even more fruitful cooperation between the two militaries.