On September 26, Ambassador He Xiangdong and Madame Xia Lining held a reception to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Ambassador He,  former Taoiseach and Co-Chair of Inter Action Council Bertie Ahern delivered speeches at the reception.

Ambassador He briefed the great achievements China has made in politics, economy, social security, green development, and international cooperation since the founding of the People's Republic of China, and emphasized that the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee made systematic arrangements for further deepening reform and promoting Chinese-style modernization, which will bring new opportunities for China-Ireland practical cooperation.

Mr. Bertie Ahern spoke highly of China's development achievements and praised China for always being a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development, and a defender of international order. Ireland look forward to the new high of Ireland-China relations and better benefits for the two countries and two peoples.

More than 300 guests from the Irish Government, Houses of the Oireachtas, Defense Forces, County and City councils, Diplomatic Corps, and various local communities attended the reception.