Happy 35th anniversary & best wishes for the future

I would like to convey to the authorities of China Daily my sincere appreciation for these 35 years of tireless work in terms of dissemination of news of China toward the international community; without this effort it would have been much more difficult to understand the diverse and special processes that have taken place in this great country in recent decades.

Since 1981, China Daily has been a key tool for understanding contemporary China. Its international editions - among them we count the recent launch of China Watch in Argentina as the first Spanish edition of this important supplement - enable the presentation of Chinese culture to readers throughout the world, which has an outstanding value in terms of international cultural relations.

Congratulations to China Daily; I wish you a prosperous future and I know you will keep strengthening your role as a key actor in Chinas international image.

Diego Ramiro Guelar, Ambassador of the Argentine Republic

It is my pleasure to sincerely congratulate China Daily on its 35th anniversary! Throughout the years China Daily has grown to be an important pillar of the Chinese media landscape, offering the world valuable insights into Chinese society and economy. Moreover, I am convinced that China Daily is ready to tackle the next 35 years thanks to its impressive global network and firm presence on the web.

Your anniversary happily coincides with the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Belgium. The friendship between our nations is strong and we are looking forward to intensifying cooperation and dialogue on a broad range of topics. With China Daily we will have a trusted partner to report on this, to which the significant presence of its journalists in Belgium will surely contribute. May we all achieve our common goal of increasing mutual understanding between nations and people!

Michel Malherbe, Ambassador of Belgium to China

The first thing I read every morning with my austere breakfast of coffee, fresh orange juice and muesli cereal is China Daily. It gives me a first cut on what is happening in this vast country, a sense of the momentous changes China is undergoing, plus a healthy dose of "soft news" - reporting on various aspects of life in the provinces and villages in what used to be known as the Middle Kingdom. For obvious reasons, I pay special attention to the editorial pages, which bring together a gamut of different opinions not only from China but from around the world. I published my own first op-ed piece in China Daily in 2008, on the G20, long before being posted here. Eight years later, China is chairing and hosting the G20 Summit, to be held in Hangzhou in September. Happy birthday, China Daily ! You have come a long way!

Jorge Heine, Ambassador of Chile

On behalf of the Embassy of Colombia in the People's Republic of China, we would like to offer the warmest congratulations to the 35th anniversary celebration of China Daily. Thirty-five years could be an instant of human history, but also could be known as an extraordinary landmark of an era. Therefore, we would like to express congratulations again for your invaluable dedication and achievements through all these years, and especially the important role as a bridge of cultural exchange between China and the world.

Nowadays, ties between Colombia and China are more solid than ever, and the credit also belongs to the perspirations of journalists in China Daily.

Please accept our most sincere congratulations and very best wishes for still further success.

Embassy of Colombia

We would like to express our warmest congratulations to China Daily on its 35th anniversary, based on the long history of friendship and cooperation we have built together.

We want to extend the assurances of our sincere esteem to this media's staff, which we know for sure is a highly professional team that boasts the highest precepts of truthfulness and objectivity.

Be confident that in its future endeavors, China Daily can always count on the modest cooperation of the Embassy of Cuba.

Alberto J. Blanco Silva

Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba

On behalf of the people and the government of the Republic of Ecuador, I would like to extend our warmest congratulations to China Daily on the occasion of its 35th anniversary.

For all the foreigners who are residing in this country, China Daily is one of the most used mass media, as it provides objective and high-quality information about the daily events in China, as well as China's participation in foreign affairs and its impact on the International System.

We hope that China Daily, as one of the most prestigious newspapers in China, continues with its hard work and celebrates many more anniversaries at the service of communication, providing first hand information to the audience.

Jose M. Borja L., Ambassador of the Republic of Ecuador

China Daily is one of the prominent English language newspapers. Its deep analysis of events, wide coverage of the news, expressive pictures, and eloquent writing style, qualified it in a few years to assume a unique position among well-established and much older newspapers.

China Daily gives us a clear picture about daily life and important events in China and worldwide. It also elaborates the political, social, and economic strategies and orientations to the readers inside and outside China. We often refer to China Daily to decode the newly-coined terms in the Chinese media and politics, like the "Four Comprehensives", "the Belt and Road Initiative" "supply-side reform", etc.

China Daily is a bridge between China and other countries. It embodies the spirit of the Belt and Road Initiative.

I truly appreciate China Daily's objective coverage of developments in Egypt and the role it plays in enhancing the relations between China and Egypt.

On its 35th anniversary I seize this opportunity to wish China Daily more and more success and prosperity.

Dr Magdy Amer, Egyptian Ambassador to China

Since its establishment in 1981, this paper has served as a symbol of China's openness, great development and economic strength. I have lived in China for almost 4 years, and every day I start my morning with China Daily to catch a glimpse into the Chinese way of life. I congratulate China Daily on your 35th anniversary and wish you many more years of success.

Matan Vilna'I, Ambassador of Israel to China

It gives me great pleasure to congratulate China Daily on its achievements over 35 years as "the voice of China".

During the last three decades, China Daily has helped the international audience to gain a more in-depth understanding on the many developments occurring in China, attaining tremendous and well-deserved popularity.

Indeed, ever since the day of my arrival, China Daily has been a faithful companion.

I extend my warmest greetings to the team of editors, writers and journalists, as their hard work, perseverance and determination has helped the newspaper reach this place.

Best wishes and many more years of success!

Ettore Francesco Sequi, Ambassador of Italy

On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the China Daily, I would like to express my sincere congratulations and the best wishes for the successful future to the founders and the team of this important media.

Since its establishment, China Daily has grown through different platforms and became one of the most important media in China. It is of special importance to foreigners in China and abroad, as it helps in better understanding of every aspect of China, to hear the voice of China and therefore to learn about China in the best possible way.

With its objective and realistic attitude, and the prompt information given to the readers, China Daily became one of the most respected media worldwide. My mornings start with China Daily, and I am convinced that this is the same routine for millions of readers all around the world.

Milan Baevi, Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia

Warmest congratulations to China Daily on its 35th anniversary!

As the leading English language newspaper in China, China Daily has played an important role in providing accessible, insightful and timely reports on key developments in China. China Daily has served as a window for the world to better understand China and its perspectives on key issues. China Daily has also contributed to the healthy development of Singapore-China relations.

I wish China Daily continued success!

Stanley Loh, Singaporean Ambassador to China

I profoundly congratulate China Daily on its 35th anniversary and express my best wishes for its continued success.

Your newspaper provides solid information and insightful commentary on the social, cultural, political and economic developments in China and the world.

You cover Africa in a positive light and reflect a balanced situation on the continent. Your coverage of the state visit to South Africa of President Xi Jinping in December last year and the Summit of the Forum of China/Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) was excellent. This was an eloquent testimony of the cordial and excellent relations between Africa and China.

I hope your newspaper will continue to flourish and that we will see more interesting articles from you in the coming years.

I wish China Daily and its readers all the best and many more anniversaries to come!

Dolana Msimang, Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa

I am delighted to send my personal greetings to China Daily, renowned as the "Voice of China", on the occasion of its 35th anniversary. I take this opportunity to convey my best wishes for the achievements of China Daily which has proven to be among the most prestigious publications in China.

This new century will be marked by further technological innovation and creativity. The world will be even more interlinked and news will be more accessible. I believe that, in such a world, China Daily will continue to play an important role for providing information about the local developments and the country's international perception.

I wish China Daily success in its future endeavors.

Ali Murat Ersoy, Ambassador of Turkey

Congratulations to China Daily for 35 years of bringing an official Chinese perspective on events in China to readers across the globe. Over the course of those 35 years, the US-China relationship has become one of the most consequential bilateral relationships in the world. Key to the success of that relationship is providing the kind of objective information that helps people on both sides understand the full range of issues and challenges we face, as well as the benefits we can gain from working together. In its next 35 years, I hope China Daily will be in the forefront of expanding the space for journalists from both countries to cover the full range of issues in US-China relations and about China's place in the world.

Max Baucus, United States Ambassador to China

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Dear all at China Daily,

I want to express my heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of China Daily. Over the years, China Daily has been telling stories of a developing and opening China to the world. Meanwhile, China Daily itself is an extraordinary success story: from the only English newspaper in China to a global media group.

China and the United States are working together to build a new model of major-country relationship, which requires more extensive communication and deeper mutual understanding between each other. I sincerely wish that the voice of China Daily will be heard by more and more in the United States and beyond.

Cui Tiankai, Chinese Ambassador to the United States of America

On behalf of the Chinese Embassy in the UK, I send my warmest congratulation on the 35th anniversary of China Daily.

For 35 years, China Daily has dedicated itself to spreading the message of China and facilitating exchanges between China and the world. For its international readers to follow China, China Daily opens an important window, making valuable contribution to greater mutual understanding between the peoples of China and the world.

China Daily has been a good companion during my 35-year diplomatic career. From Washington to Cairo, from Pyongyang to London, China Daily has been an important reference and a helping hand in public diplomacy for me and for diplomats at various levels as we work to tell the world about China.

I wish China Daily an even better future. I hope to see it providing richer information to international readers and facilitating even more the exchanges and cooperation between China and the world.

Liu Xiaoming, Chinese Ambassador to the UK

My hearty congratulations on China Daily's 35th anniversary. As China's national English-language newspaper, China Daily was founded 35 years ago along with the country's reform and opening-up drive. With its professionalism and open attitude, the newspaper has opened a window for the world to see and understand China, and for China to better present itself to the world. Last year, China Daily and Le Figaro jointly launched China Watch in French to provide a new platform for the French people to better understand China. I believe China Daily will continue to keep up with the times, break new ground, tell the China story and help the world listen to China's voice, and make greater contributions to Sino-French ties and cultural exchanges.

Zhai Jun, Chinese Ambassador to France

On the occassion of the 35th anniversary of China Daily, I am sending my heartfelt congratulations on behalf of the Chinese Embassy in Germany. For the past 35 years, China Daily has recorded every milestone in Sino-German relations and contributed greatly to the improvement of understanding and friendship between the two countries. For the future, I wish China Daily every success in telling China's story, spreading the Chinese voice and further boosting exchanges between China and the rest of the world.

Shi Mingde, Chinese Ambassador to Germany

For the past 35 years, China Daily has emerged as a window for the outside world to learn about China. It has not only become a pioneer among Chinese media in spreading information quickly and engaging overseas audiences effectively, but also in exploring new models of cooperation with foreign partners. Its European edition has already become a bridge between China and Europe by .offering in-depth analysis of bilateral relations. I wish China Daily more success in the years to come.

Yang Yanyi, Ambassador

head of China Mission to EU

On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the publication of China Daily, I would like to extend, on behalf of the Chinese Consulate General in New York, our heartfelt congratulations.

Over the past 35 years, China Daily has been objectively reporting on China's economic and social development. Your coverage on China has also met a growing need from the rest of the world to know more about the country and its rapid rise on the international stage, enhancing the mutual understanding between readers of different countries. Your US edition has been giving readers in North America not only a panoramic view of China, its people and economy, but also insightful analysis of China-US relations. I believe you will continue to play a constructive role in stepping up mutual understanding and friendship between our two countries in the years ahead.

Zhang Qiyue, Consul General of the Chinese Consulate General in NY

For years, China Daily has been a pioneering media in China, bridging the gap of understanding between China and the world. I sincerely hope that it further fulfills its mission in telling China stories excellently, spreading the voice of China effectively in the years to come in a bid to improve Sino-EU and the Sino-Czech relations.

Ma Keqing, Chinese Ambassador to the Czech Republic

(China Daily 05/30/2016 page18)