Quzhou, January 1 (Zhang Bin) "Now that the exchanges between Hong Kong and the mainland are becoming more and more frequent, I think we must also learn to go to the 'grassroots', and on the basis of doing 'homework', we should go to more small and medium-sized cities with distinctive industries and cultures to strengthen complementary advantages." On the 15th, in Quzhou, Zhejiang, Zhao Changsheng, president of the Hong Kong Association for the Promotion of Young Professionals, said in an interview with Chinanews.com.
From the 13th to the 15th, a delegation of more than <> people from the Hong Kong Association for the Promotion of Young Professionals visited the local area, and made friends with the Quzhou New Generation Entrepreneurs Association, and agreed to deepen two-way exchanges through regular mutual visits and mutual offices.
Youths from Hong Kong and Quzhou pose for a group photo at the Shuiting Gate in Quzhou. Photo by Zhang Bin
The delegation visited the Confucian South Sect Temple in Quzhou. Photo by Zhang Bin
During the event, the Hong Kong youth group visited Quzhou's enterprises and villages, and visited the Confucian Southern Clan Temple to learn about the local history and development.
After inspecting and dining in the beautiful village of Yudong in the city, Wong Chung-yan, director of the Hong Kong Association for the Promotion of Young Professionals, lamented that he had tasted "the taste of mother": "Although Quzhou cuisine is spicy, I like to eat it very much, and the ingredients in the village are so fresh and home-cooked, just like going home to eat." ”
"I have investment companies in Quzhou, and I have found a lot of manufacturing companies with competitive advantages this time, so I hope to focus on the development trend of the country and expand my investment in the mainland. Chen Ning, executive director of the Hong Kong Association for the Promotion of Young Professionals and chairman of Zhichen Investment, said.
During the visit, nearly 30 local young entrepreneurs from Quzhou also participated in the exchange, and many of them said that Hong Kong young people have a more international vision, and this trip is very beneficial to the opening up and development of enterprises.
"Quzhou is a very distinctive mainland city, and it is great to see that Hong Kong young people have a good first impression of our Southern Confucian culture and cityscape. Wang Yuzhe, president of the Quzhou New Generation Entrepreneurs Association, told Chinanews that the special feature of this exchange lies in the friendship of young entrepreneurs, Quzhou young entrepreneurs have their own industrial characteristics, and most of Hong Kong young people have professional backgrounds such as finance and investment, hoping to promote economic, trade and cultural cooperation between Quzhou and Hong Kong.
It is reported that Quzhou, located in the western part of Zhejiang, is the residence and second hometown of the descendants of Confucius, and has outstanding advantages in characteristic industries such as new materials and new energy in recent years. Founded in March 2020, the Hong Kong Young Professionals Association is a charity recognized by the Hong Kong SAR Government, composed of young professionals in Hong Kong's finance, education, medical and sports sectors, aiming to unite young people from all walks of life in Hong Kong, cultivate talents for Hong Kong construction, and promote and facilitate exchanges between Hong Kong youth and young people from the Mainland and overseas.
The scene of the unveiling ceremony. Photo by Zhu Linghua
During the event, youth groups from the two places signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement and unveiled the "Zhijiang Concentric Sanquhui - Partner's Home". (ENDS)