Congratulations on the opening of the
9th International Teo Chew Convention. I especially want to congratulate
the Shantou Municipal Government on doing such a wonderful job in
organizing this convention.
It is very meaningful that this year's convention is being held in
our hometown for the first time ever. Our fellow Teo Chews from all
over the world have taken time out from their busy schedules to attend
this convention with great pride and excitement. We Teo Chews have
always been united and we have always had a special bond. Now, we
are all very excited and thrilled as we witness the rapid development
of the Chinese economy.
Teo Chews all over the world have spent years building a successful
career, and their achievements are well recognized. However, I believe
that besides achieving success in life and in business, it is also
your dream to see the growing prosperity of our hometown and our motherland.
Our motherland has already implemented opening up and reform policies
which are driving the new prosperity, and the Chaozhou-Shantou area,
with the support of the Central and provincial governments, is also
developing rapidly. The support of the municipal government and the
concerted efforts of Teo Chews have also helped to develop the commercial
and trade industries. However, this process requires a great deal
of financial and human resources. This is the perfect time for us
to give back to our hometown by making a contribution. Those of us
who have built successful careers can contribute our financial resources
and our invaluable professional experience to invest in the development
of our motherland. Those of us who possess knowledge and technical
expertise can contribute our skills and wisdom to add fuel to this
engine of growth.
From a macro-economic point of view, a new world economic order built
on mutual trust and respect is gradually taking shape. Our motherland
holds enormous market potential, and many foreign countries are looking
to establish a mutually beneficial relationship with China. After
years of hard work, overseas Chinese in every corner of the world
have established themselves in the academia and in various industries.
At the dawn of the 21st century, the development of information technology
is making leaps and bounds, and globalization of the world economy
is marching inexorably ahead. Fellow Teo Chews, it is time for us
to help promote China's external links with the international community,
and encourage overseas organizations to establish cultural, scientific,
academic, and commercial ties with China. We should seize these precious
opportunities to expand our interests from the Chaozhou-Shantou area
to the rest of China. Under these favourable conditions, we Teo Chews
can seize this opportunity to show our patriotism and realize our
dreams by making an investment in China.
Thank you very much.
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