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China Daily began publishing two years after the United States and China established diplomatic relations on January 1, 1979. Working with Vice-Premier Deng Xiaoping to normalize the US-China relationship was one of the most significant diplomatic achievements of my political career, and it is with great pride that I have watched this relationship grow stronger.

China Daily has played an important role in that by informing Americans in the United States and China about China's progress toward opening up and reform and by promoting the importance of the US-China bilateral relationship. I hope China Daily will continue to use its influence and platform to encourage healthy US-China relations as The Carter Center strives to reduce misperceptions and increase mutual understanding between our two countries

Rosalynn joins me in sending our best wishes as you celebrate this historic occasion.

The 35th anniversary of China Daily underscores three realities of the contemporary era: first, that the relationship between China and the United States, two great nations in the world, has become one of the key determinants of global peace and progress. Second, that the evolution of Sino-American relations in the direction of cooperation depends largely on the cultivation of mutual understanding and respect between our peoples. And third, that the service the media provides - information and, as a consequence, education - is critical to this evolution, which President Xi Jinping has described as "potential adversaries" choosing to cooperate as partners. Historically, the challenge of rising powers has been to increase tension with established ones, but President Xi has articulated the importance of charting a different and more productive course for China and the United States.

For 35 years, China Daily has sought to increase mutual understanding between our two countries, becoming the seminal resource for Western expatriates in China, Chinese speakers endeavoring to learn or improve their English, and now, foreigners all over the world attempting to stay abreast of the transformation that China is presently undergoing.

China Daily, thank you for your historic contribution to the Sino-American friendship. I wish you every success as you continue to work to enhance it. Happy 35th anniversary.

Dear Friends, I am very grateful for your invitation on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of China Daily because it gives me the opportunity to express my congratulations for the great success that the newspaper has obtained. Since its foundation in 1981, China Daily, with editions distributed not only in the Chinese mainland, but also in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Southeast Asia has become a reference point not only for the many overseas Chinese communities, offering them the possibility of keeping alive the bond with their country, but also represents for us Europeans and for many other societies in the world, a source of information and knowledge on China, its economy and its great culture. Your work reduces geographical and cultural distances and facilitates mutual understanding of worlds which are increasingly destined to interact on strategic issues, such as economy and security. This is a great responsibility that the China Daily carries with professionalism and competence. I wish you all a happy birthday and great success in the future.

It gives me great pleasure to offer a congratulatory message on the 35th anniversary of China's national English-language newspaper, China Daily - a flagship publication that has stood the test of time in the changing media landscape.

China Daily came into being back in 1981, just a few years after the launch of opening up and reform program of our motherland. The timing could not have been better; the newspaper has not only made great strides in professional journalism and spawned many print and digital offshoots since then, it has also mirrored the phenomenal growth of the Chinese economy.

China Daily has evolved considerably from its beginnings as a journal reaching out to expatriates, visiting business people and tourists to establishing a print presence near and far, with editions in North America, Europe, Africa, the Asia-Pacific and Southeast Asia in addition to the Chinese mainland.

On the digital front, the newspaper is leveraging its domestic advantage and multimedia strengths to bring to the international audience news and views about what is now the second-largest economy in the world. Indeed, it is not without reason that the China Daily can proudly live up to readers' expectations as "the voice of China".

I would like to take this opportunity to extend my warmest congratulations to the China Daily team - present and past - for achieving this significant milestone. It is my sincere hope that the newspaper will go from strength to strength and stay relevant to the global interest in all things China.Congratulations to China Daily Group on 35 great years!

It gives me great pleasure to congratulate China Daily on reaching the significant milestone of 35 years of publication, which has also coincided with the phenomenal growth of China. Indeed, China has led the way on urbanization, and is one of the greatest supporters of UN-Habitat's work and mission. In many ways, China reflects the way of the future, in which as many as three quarters of the world's population will live in cities. More and more, our newspapers will reflect this vast historical shift as we become overwhelmingly urban, and journalists become specialized in reporting on our urban landscape. We look forward to another 35 years of China Daily's reports, by which time we expect our planet to have a population of 9 billion people.

Dr Joan Clos, UN Under-Secretary-General and UN-Habitat Executive Director

Please accept my hearty congratulations on this historic 35th edition.

China Daily has served as a vital link between the people of the United States and China for 35 years. Since the paper's founding in 1981, it has provided a window through which to view China's amazing economic growth. China Daily has become the friendly face of China to readers worldwide.

China Daily has been instrumental in encouraging positive relations between our two countries and increasing mutual understanding. I send my best wishes and congratulations.

James R. Sasser, former US ambassador to China

Congratulations and best wishes to China Daily on your 35th anniversary!

Gary Locke, Former US ambassador to China, Former US secretary of commerce, former governor of Washington state

China Daily has made terrific efforts in bringing China closer to the rest of the world. I wish great success to China Daily on the occasion of the world-class newspaper's 35th anniversary, especially after President Xi Jinping's visit to my country took the bilateral relationship to a new high in March.

Jiri Paroubek, former prime minister of the Czech Republic

It has been a pleasure reading China Daily for years. I wish a happy birthday to all the China Daily team and good luck!

Jiri Rusnok, former prime minister of the Czech Republic

For the past 35 years, China Daily has been giving us information about China, helping understand each other and building friendship between countries.

Jiri Kejval, president of the Czech Olympic Committee

The development of China is of major importance for all parts of our interconnected and economically more and more integrated world. China is the world's biggest trading nation. It has a national culture developed over more than 2,000 years. Modern China's opening-up to the world is based on the principles of a socialist market economy. Timely and accurate information is essential to understand China's unique political system, to get a feeling of Chinese tradition and to know more about the day to day life of Chinese people in this quickly changing country. China Daily with the broad news coverage is a window to China accessible for readers from different parts of the world. During its 35 years of existence China Daily has become a global news network: it helps not only to understand China better, it is also an important source of information reflecting the deep changes of our global economic and political system. I wish China Daily a successful future with an ever increasing readership.

Gerhard Stahl, former secretary-general of the Committee of the Regions of European Union

China Daily European Weekly is a very useful way for all non-Chinese interested in China to stay in touch with what's happening there - in business, politics, economics, education, sport and culture. The array of subjects covered, the variety of authors, the range of views and the quality of coverage have all increased considerably over the last few years. I recommend it to British parliamentarians in our All Party Parliamentary China Group, and to friends outside. Many congratulations on your anniversary.

Richard Graham, British Parliament Member, head of the All Party Parliamentary Group for China

On behalf of the government of Ontario, I am delighted to congratulate the editorial team, staff and readers of China Daily on this fine newspaper's 35th anniversary. Congratulations on reaching this important milestone!

The strength of our province is rooted in the diversity of our people. Ontario is proud to be home to a vibrant Chinese-Canadian community that has enriched our social, cultural and economic life in many ways. As members of that community, you continue to contribute immensely to our multicultural success story - making Ontario an even better place to live, work and play.

Through its informative articles, this popular publication serves as a valuable resource and helps to foster a stronger community.

I wish to take this opportunity to commend the publisher, editors and staff at China Daily for their efforts. Your work has added diverse voices and new perspectives that enrich our public conversations.

Please accept my sincere best wishes for continued success.

Kathleen Wynne, Premier, Ontario, Canada

On behalf of my colleagues on Vancouver City Council, I am pleased to offer my sincere congratulations on the 35th anniversary of China Daily.

Providing up to date news from abroad and locally is very important to our citizens. China Daily's professional and timely coverage of news items that matter to everyone enhances our community's awareness of local and international events.

Congratulations on this milestone and we wish you continued growth and prosperity.

Gregor Robertson, Mayor of Vancouver

As the Member of the Provincial Parliament for Markham-Unionville, I am pleased to extend my sincere congratulations to China Daily on the occasion of your 35th anniversary.

We are fortunate to live in Ontario, a province that is enriched and strengthened by the contributions of many diverse communities. Your efforts, for more than three decades, to provide cultural connections and engage your readers on a wide variety of topics are a special example of our province's vibrant multiculturalism.

As you mark this significant milestone, please accept my very best wishes for the continued success of your publication and a memorable celebration.

Michael Chan, MPP Markham-Unionville

I am a regular reader of China Daily Africa Weekly and I rate the publication very highly as a source of balanced information and analysis on socio-economic trends in China and the world. Congratulations China Daily on attaining 35 years of an enlightening mission.

John M. Haule, High Commissioner, High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania

China Daily is for me, for many years, has been the trusted source of information about China and also my guide in my work regarding the implementation of Belt and Road Initiative. I wish China Daily a happy birthday and many more.

Jan Kohout, Adviser to Czech President Milos Zeman

(China Daily 05/30/2016 page18)