(March 10, 1959)

His Majesty King Frederik IX of the Kingdom of Denmark:

On the happy occasion of Your Majesty’s birthday and the National Day of the Kingdom of Denmark, I wish to extend, on behalf of the Chinese people and in my own name, warm congratulations to Your Majesty and to the people of your country. I wish for the further development of the friendly relations between China and Denmark. May the Kingdom of Denmark enjoy prosperity, the Danish people happiness and harmony, and Your Majesty good health.

Mao Zedong
Chairman of the People’s Republic of China
March 10, 1959