[Explanation] On November 16, the "Patriot's Model——Zhuang Shiping" sharing session to commemorate the 110th anniversary of Mr. Zhuang Shiping's birth was held in the Hong Kong City Hall.

  [Explanation] Zhuang Shiping was born in Puning, Guangdong. In December 1949, he founded Nanyang Commercial Bank in Hong Kong and raised the first five-star red flag in Hong Kong's financial industry on the day the bank opened.

In June 1950, the Nantong Bank organized by Zhuang Shiping was established in Macau.

In 1986, Zhuang Shiping handed over the Nantong Bank to the state free of charge and changed it to the Macau branch of the Bank of China.

In 2007, Zhuang Shiping donated Nanyang Commercial Bank to the country free of charge.

  [Commentary] On the same day, a short film broadcast live at the sharing meeting summarized Zhuang Shiping's life with "steadfast patriotism, sincere love for Hong Kong, and deep love for hometown".

  [Commentary] The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Carrie Lam said at the meeting that this event is very suitable and meaningful, allowing the public to take this opportunity to learn about Mr. Zhuang Shiping’s life and his great spirit of selfless dedication to the country.

  [Concurrent] Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

  This time the "Patriot's Model-Zhuang Shiping" thematic sharing session will display the pictures, articles and daily necessities of Zhuang Lao during his lifetime, so that everyone can remember his glorious years of struggle, and let future generations, especially the younger generations, learn more from Zhuang's vigor and Many citizens understand the efforts of Chuang Lao for the nation and the country, and encourage Hong Kong citizens to pass on the spirit of Chuang Lao.

  [Explanation] Zhuang Shiping has 6 children in his lifetime, and his daughter Zhuang Yaohua grew up next to Zhuang Shiping since childhood.

When Zhuang Yaohua recalled his father at the sharing meeting, he said, "Father has always had a firm patriotism."

  [Concurrent] Zhuang Shiping’s daughter Zhuang Yaohua

  Every year on October 1st, at 7 o'clock, I will hang the national flag at the window.

After hanging the national flag, because of the situation at that time, it was not like it is now. At that time, it was ruled by the British Hong Kong government. They were very concerned about who hangs the national flag. They would be very nervous. They would send some plainclothes police officers to watch the street. , The windows of our house were smashed with stones because we live on the second floor. Afterwards, my mother said that on the days when the national flag was hung, she told us to look at the street from time to time and pay attention to whether there were some wearing plain clothes or some special ones. People, take a look and don't let the flag lose.

Before my dad went to work, he would check whether we were tied up, and he would go to work after seeing it.

  [Commentary] After the meeting, many citizens came to visit the exhibition.

The exhibition showcases Zhuang Shiping’s life’s colorful pictures, articles, pen, ink, paper, inkstone, and frugal daily necessities. The "Great Bauhinia Medal" and "Commemorative Medal for Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression" are also on display. Appeared in the exhibition.

  [Explanation] Many citizens said in interviews with reporters from China News Agency after the exhibition that Mr. Zhuang Shiping's demeanor of caring for the country and loving the country and Hong Kong is worthy of praise, and this spirit is worth learning from young people in Hong Kong.

  [Concurrent] Hong Kong citizens

  I think Zhuang Lao’s deeds should be spread more in schools. Now young people lack the spirit to contribute to the country. I think these materials should be shared in different schools, because after all, he (Zhuang Shiping) has been in Hong Kong for so many years. One generation to infect the younger generation now.

  [Concurrent] Hong Kong citizens

  All things are viewed from the national standpoint. This behavior is worthy of praise. Encourage others not to stand on the issue of personal interests and achievements in everything, but from the standpoint of the country and the nation.

  Reporter Liang Yuan from Hong Kong

Editor in charge: [Ji Xiang]