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State Department Officials Attend Embassy Party for China’s National Day

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Chinese president Xi Jinping makes a speech during a reception dinner at the Great Hall of the People ahead of China’s National Day in Beijing, China, September 28, 2023.

Jade Gao/Pool via Reuters

Two senior State Department officials took part in the Chinese embassy’s celebration of the founding of the country’s government this week, amid an intense diplomatic push to secure a sit-down meeting between President Biden and Chairman Xi in the U.S. this year.

The People’s Republic of China is the official government of the ruling Chinese Communist Party, and the anniversary of its founding falls on October 1.

Jimmy Quinn

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Jimmy Quinn is the former national security correspondent for National Review.

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