On September 23, Mr.Chen Haiping, Consul General of China in Chiang Mai hosted a reception celebrating the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Approximately 600 people attended the reception, including Governor of Chiang Mai Province Mr. Thotsaphon Phuean-udom, the governors of Lamphun and Phayao provinces, Commander-in-Chief of the Fifth Police Region of Thailand, deputy governors of various provinces in the consular district, the consular corps in Chiang Mai, representatives of overseas Chinese, Chinese enterprises , Chinese students, and friendly people from all all fields.

In his speech, Consul GeneralChen Haiping, reviewed the brilliant achievements made by the People's Republic of China over the past 76 years. He introduced China's responsibility in promoting economic globalization and maintaining world peace. He elaborated on the rich connotations of the Global Governance Initiative. He expressed his willingness to work with all sectors of northern Thailand to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries and promote the development of a China-Thailand community with a shared future. Mr. Thotsaphon Phuean-udomGovernor of Chiang Mai Province congratulated China on its National Day, praised China's outstanding contributions to global economic and social development, and expressed his wish in Mandarin that "the friendship between Thailand and China will be as strong as brothers and as long-lasting as mountains and rivers."

An "Exhibition of Achievements in Chinese Education in Northern Thailand" was also held on site, and the wonderful calligraphy and painting works as well as song and dance performances aroused cheers and strong resonance.