[Explanation] The ninth annual meeting of the European and American Alumni Association (China Overseas Students Association) and the Hainan Free Trade Port Summit of Returnees Innovation and Entrepreneurship opened in Sanya on July 7.
Ding Zhongli, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and President of the European and American Students' Association, delivered a speech, Chen Xu, Deputy Minister of the United Front Work Department of the Central Committee and Director of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council, delivered a welcome speech, and Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Governor Feng Fei attended the opening ceremony. Mode.
Ding Zhongli pointed out that the majority of overseas students should have the motherland in their hearts, firmly carry forward the spirit of patriotism, be concerned with "national affairs", shoulder "national responsibility", and interpret the true meaning of patriotism in the vivid practice of devoting themselves to the realization of the Chinese dream; Focus on the frontier direction of world science and technology, dare to propose new theories, open up new fields, and explore new paths, strive to break through a number of key core technologies, strengthen basic research "from 0 to 1", persevere and make efforts for a long time, and strive to promote scientific and technological self-reliance and self-improvement; We must be down-to-earth, grasp the new strategic opportunities of the new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, focus on the direction of digitization, networking, intelligence and other industries, dare to be the first, strive to create, promote the transformation of scientific and technological achievements into real productive forces, and benefit the masses of the people. Improve people's happiness index.
Chen Xu pointed out that this year is the year of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.
It is of unusual significance to hold the ninth annual meeting of the European and American Alumni Association at this special historical node.
It is hoped that the vast number of overseas students will continue the glorious tradition, keep the overall situation in mind, be firm in their ideals, always maintain a high degree of consistency with the Party Central Committee, and be patriotic practitioners of the Party; give full play to their talent advantages, take the "big man of the country" as the direction and goal of starting a business, and base themselves on their own duties. Post patriotic struggle, be a struggler of national rejuvenation; tell Chinese stories well, play the role of a walking "Chinese business card", show a credible, lovely and respectable image of China to the world, and be a promoter of Sino-foreign exchanges.
The European and American Alumni Association should unite and lead the vast number of overseas students to join hands and work together, and strive to achieve good results in the new era of returnees.
On behalf of the Hainan Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial Government, Shen Xiaoming extended a warm welcome to the guests attending the meeting.
He said that the decision of the CPC Central Committee to build a free trade port with Chinese characteristics in Hainan is a pragmatic move to show the world that "China's opening door will not be closed, but will only open wider and wider".
At present, the construction of Hainan Free Trade Port is in full swing. There is an ideal stage for learning to serve the country, innovation and entrepreneurship, an ecologically livable, open and inclusive living environment, and pragmatic measures to seek talents and build nests to attract talents. Entrepreneurship provides a good platform and is the best place for returning overseas talents.
Returning talents from overseas studies have an international perspective, professional knowledge and a sense of serving the country, and they are the most valuable resources Hainan needs.
We hope to take this opportunity to get to know each other and enhance mutual understanding, and sincerely invite the vast number of returned overseas talents to participate in the construction of Hainan Free Trade Port.
Feng Fei introduced the modern industrial system of Hainan Free Trade Port.
At the opening ceremony, the European and American Alumni Association signed a cooperation framework agreement with the Hainan Provincial People's Government and Hainan University, and signed key projects.
Members of the European and American Alumni Association Presidents Association attended the opening ceremony.
Reporter Li Yufan reported from Sanya, Hainan
Responsible editor: [Wang Kai]