Top U.S. diplomat Blinken congratulates China on marking 2021 National Day

The U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has conveyed his country's congratulatory message to China on Thursday as it celebrates the 2021 National Day.

National flags of China and the U.S. [File Photo: VCG]

The National Day is celebrated every year on October 1 to commemorate the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC).

"On behalf of the United States of America, I would like to extend our congratulations to the People's Republic of China (PRC) as the country celebrates its National Day on October 1," Blinken said in a statement.

"As the United States seeks to work cooperatively to solve to solve the challenges we all face, we wish the people of the PRC peace, happiness and prosperity over the coming year."