(Two Sessions · Overseas Chinese Voice) The government work report affirms the contribution of overseas Chinese to fight against epidemic: the hometown of overseas Chinese is Jinliang

  China News Agency, Beijing, May 22 (Ma Xiuxiu) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang referred to overseas compatriots several times during his government work report to the Third Session of the 13th National People's Congress on the 22nd. Overseas Chinese affairs experts said that the government work report fully affirmed the contribution of overseas Chinese to fight against the new crown pneumonia epidemic. Overseas Chinese, as a bridge between China and the world, also played a unique role in building a community of human destiny.

On May 22, the third session of the 13th National People's Congress opened in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. China News Agency reporter Sheng Jiapeng photo

  The government work report pointed out that under the new crown pneumonia epidemic, Chinese children including overseas Chinese compatriots and help each other to build a majestic Great Wall against the epidemic. The government work report also expressed its sincere gratitude to overseas Chinese.

  "The government work report fully affirmed the contribution of overseas Chinese to fight against the epidemic." Li Minghuan, a professor at the School of Public Affairs of Xiamen University and a distinguished professor at the Overseas Chinese Research Institute of Jinan University, said that overseas Chinese ’s contribution to the fight against the epidemic is twofold. The (country) country contributes, and also makes special contributions to the country in which it resides. "For this reason, overseas Chinese have also received double recognition."

  Zhang Chunwang, director of the Chinese Overseas Chinese Research Institute, said that overseas Chinese have always inherited the fine traditions of the Chinese nation in their long-term survival and development overseas. The perseverance and tolerant mind help the people living in the country to fight against the epidemic. "They play a role in the global anti-epidemic with the concept of a community of human destiny."

  "Overseas Chinese have played a unique role in the epidemic prevention and control war, and the government work report fully affirmed the contributions of overseas Chinese." Chen Yiping, vice president and professor of Jinan University's School of International Relations / Overseas Chinese Research Institute said that overseas Chinese are Chinese revolutions. The important forces indispensable in the process of construction and reform, no matter what difficulties the ancestor (country of origin) encounters, they stand up to overcome the difficulties together. This anti-epidemic has further demonstrated the cohesion of Chinese children.

  The government work report also stated that overseas Chinese are the concern of the motherland and an important bridge to connect the world. It is necessary to give full play to the unique advantages of overseas Chinese and their relatives, to continuously enhance the cohesion of their children in China, and work together to create brilliance.

  "This concern is twofold." Li Minghuan said that the ancestral (country) country is concerned about overseas Chinese, and the overseas Chinese are also concerned about the ancestral country.

  With the spread of the epidemic in the world, overseas Chinese also face challenges in different aspects. Chen Yiping said that China has always cared about overseas Chinese, employees of Chinese-funded enterprises and international students, and has also adopted a series of measures to ensure its safety and health.

  "Overseas Chinese are not only an important bridge to connect the world, but also an important participant in practicing the concept of a community of human destiny." He said that overseas Chinese are actively involved in the prevention and control of epidemic situations in their home countries, purchasing materials for local areas, providing volunteer services, and sharing experiences, Become a bridge and link for communication and cooperation in epidemic prevention and control. At the same time, their actions to give back to the local society have also shaped a good image of overseas Chinese.

  "Overseas Chinese have a natural advantage in connecting China and the world." Zhang Chunwang believes that to resume economic development after the epidemic, China cannot do without the world, and the world cannot do without China.

  He said that efforts should be made to give full play to the unique advantages and functions of overseas Chinese, promote cooperation and exchanges between China and foreign countries, and strive to achieve a win-win situation for the development of overseas Chinese, the overseas Chinese themselves, and China. (Finish)