On 28 September 2026, the Chinese Embassy in The Bahamas hosted a reception to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Ambassador Yan Jiarong, the Hon. Prime Minister Philip Davis, Honourable Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper and other Cabinet Ministers, representatives from various sectors of The Bahamas, members of the diplomatic corps, and representatives of Chinese businesses and the Chinese community in The Bahamas attended the event, with nearly 400 guests in attendance.

Ambassador Yan, wearing AI-powered smart glasses made in China, delivered remarks highlighting China’s historic achievements over the past 77 years, elaborating on the principles underpinning China’s governance, advocating the vision of a community with a shared future for humanity and the four major global initiatives, and speaking highly of the progress made in China–Bahamas cooperation and exchanges across various fields in recent years.

Prime Minister Davis spoke highly of China’s remarkable achievements in development, welcomed the major global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping, reaffirmed The Bahamas’ commitment to the one-China principle, and expressed his hope that The Bahamas and China will continue to deepen bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields.

Guests watched a series of videos produced by the Embassy and enjoyed excellent cultural performances. The atmosphere was warm and friendly. The event received extensive coverage from local media outlets and online opinion leaders.