China News Service, Shanghai, March 11 (Reporter Fan Yubin) On the evening of the 11th, the inauguration ceremony of the third council of the Shanghai Minhang Hong Kong and Macao Salon and the second council of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Minhang Association and the 2024 Spring Tea Party were held in Minhang, Shanghai. District held.
Zhang Tao was elected president of the Shanghai Minhang Hong Kong and Macau Salon and the Hong Kong and Shanghai Minhang Association.
Event site.
Photo courtesy of Hong Kong and Shanghai Minhang Association
The Shanghai Minhang Hong Kong and Macau Salon and the Hong Kong and Shanghai Minhang Association are voluntary, non-profit social organizations formed by Hong Kong and Macao compatriots who have long-term concern and support for the development of various undertakings in Minhang and have close ties with Minhang.
The former focuses on bringing into play the role of compatriots in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Macao in integrating into Minhang and assisting development; the latter focuses on giving play to the role of Hong Kong people as members and building a bridge for exchanges between Shanghai and Hong Kong.
Since their establishment, the two societies have played a positive role in promoting exchanges between Shanghai, Hong Kong and Macao, assisting the economic, social and cultural development of Minhang and the career development of Hong Kong and Macao people.
In his speech, Chen Chao, executive vice president of the Shanghai Minhang Overseas Friendship Association, expressed the hope that the new council will build on the past and build on the future, continue to deepen the internal construction of the association, and further enhance its attractiveness and influence.
It is necessary to make full use of the unique advantages and resources of Hong Kong and Macao and deepen cooperation to promote high-quality economic development in Minhang while also injecting new vitality and opportunities into Hong Kong and Macao to achieve mutual benefit and win-win results.
We must continue to shoulder our glorious mission and gather powerful forces that love our country, Hong Kong and Macao.
At the event, the new council members of the Shanghai Minhang Hong Kong and Macau Salon and the Hong Kong and Shanghai Minhang Association collectively appeared on stage and accepted certificates.
Zhang Tao looked forward to future work plans and goals in his speech.
On behalf of the new board of directors, he made a solemn promise that he would perform his duties conscientiously, live up to expectations, lead the board members to unite closely and work together, focus on the purpose and mission of the society, actively play the unique role of the society, and jointly create a more glorious future for the society. tomorrow.
An honorary certificate awarding ceremony was also held at the event. Chen Chao issued the "Honorary President" certificate to the outgoing president Zhao Lijuan.
Zhang Tao, on behalf of the new board of directors, awarded "Honorary Consultant" certificates to Yao Heng, President of the Shanghai-Hong Kong Federation, Mak Dequan, Executive Vice President of the Shanghai-Hong Kong Federation of Community Organizations, and Bao Hongxun, Honorary President of the Shanghai-Hong Kong Youth Association.
It is reported that this change of office focuses on strengthening the organizational cohesion of compatriots in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Macao, enhancing the connection and mutual assistance of members, promoting the integration of compatriots in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Macao and the local area, and achieving better career development.
At the same time, we use members as a channel to convey the latest economic and social development and relevant policies of the mainland to Hong Kong and Macao, promote in-depth exchanges and cooperation between Shanghai, Hong Kong and Macao, and provide strength for the stability and long-term development of the "one country, two systems" cause and the strength of patriotism, Hong Kong and Macao. contribute to its development and growth.
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