China News Service, Shaoxing, November 12 (Reporter Xiang Jing) "I never thought that I would stay in Shaoxing, Zhejiang for a full 15 years. This is a land of entrepreneurship and innovation, and it is my second hometown." Speaking of pursuing dreams in "Zhejiang", Taiwanese youth Yang Difeng said with emotion to the reporter of Chinanews.com.
Non-governmental exchanges between the two sides of the strait have exceeded 30 years. Following the first batch of Taiwanese businessmen who crossed the strait to invest and start businesses on the mainland, more and more "second generations of Taiwanese businessmen" have inherited the mantle of their fathers and have emerged in the mainland economy and society.
Yang Difeng is a veritable "second generation of Taiwanese businessmen". He grew up listening to the stories of his elders who dare to fight and fight. He has always had the ambition to explore the world and expand his career.
"After graduating from university, I followed in the footsteps of my elders and went to Shanghai to inherit the family business. A year later, I walked into Shaoxing by chance and really opened the door to entrepreneurship on the mainland."
From complete unfamiliarity to meeting each other, from exploration and trial and error to familiarity and growth, for 15 years, Yang Difeng has not only grown his business here, but also gave back to this land by serving Taiwanese enterprises, helping to attract investment, and participating in public welfare undertakings. Shaoxing Youth May 4th Medal, Economic Development Meritorious in Keqiao District, Shaoxing City, etc.
Unexpected encounter with Zhejiang and grow the enterprise in warmth
"My grandfather is the'tideman' of the times, and he has done a lot in Taiwan's gear business." Yang Difeng introduced that in 1981 his father changed to equipment manufacturing and metal processing. In order to open up the market, he "landed" across the strait in the early 21st century. Start a business in Shanghai.
After finishing his university studies, Yang Difeng went to a family business in Shanghai in 2005 to contact procurement work.
"Being connected" with Zhejiang in 2006, his father founded Shaoxing Yilong Technology Co., Ltd. in Zhejiang on the recommendation of a friend.
In August of the same year, Yang Difeng took the initiative to take charge of the company’s operations. “At the end of 2006, large state-owned and private enterprises in mainland China successively invested in the wind energy industry. I took a fancy to this market and decided to switch the company to manufacturing wind energy components."
However, what impressed Yang Difeng was that because of the new industry and high equipment requirements, he did not know the mainland, so he encountered problems such as equipment relocation at the beginning.
"Fortunately, the Shaoxing Taiwan Affairs Office helped us actively coordinate and finally resolved it smoothly."
As market demand changes, the specifications and workpieces of wind power equipment are getting larger and larger.
"Over the years, thanks to high-quality products, services, and the help of mainland business brothers, the company has become the first batch of qualified suppliers for the wind energy industry and contributed to the national green energy industry." Yang Difeng said proudly.
Focus on the business environment in the Yangtze River Delta
“From my father’s choice of Shanghai to my embrace of Zhejiang, I found that what we are after is the business environment and entrepreneurial and innovative atmosphere of the Yangtze River Delta.” Yang Difeng said that the Yangtze River Delta is one of the regions with the greatest potential for regional integration in China. This is of great help to enterprise development.
Zhejiang is one of the provinces with the most extensive exchanges and cooperation between the mainland and Taiwan. In recent years, many measures have been introduced to benefit Taiwan.
After more than ten years of exploration, Yang Difeng felt that the biggest difficulty Taiqing encountered in the mainland was not enough to be "down-to-earth". "The mainland has a fast pace of work, a large market, and many market opportunities. However, many Taiwanese people are concerned about the market and policies. unfamiliar."
Yang Difeng gave an example. In 2007, just after starting his business, the company experienced abnormalities in processing and manufacturing, and the products were different from expectations. Upon learning of this situation, they immediately reported the truth to customers and communicated solutions in time.
"In resolving the problem of not being grounded, apart from adhering to product quality, I didn't know how to enjoy preferential policies at first. Fortunately, government personnel came to help answer the question. Now, you can get advice by just making a phone call and sending a WeChat message. "
In 2007, Yang Difeng joined the Shaoxing Taiwan Association to help Taiwanese businessmen in Shaoxing solve their problems through social organizations; in 2008, he served as the chairman of the Youth Work Committee of the Shaoxing Taiwan Association to help young people in Shaoxing find employment and entrepreneurship; in 2019, he served as Deputy Chairman of the Youth Committee of the Zhejiang Anhui Area of the National Federation of Taiwan Enterprises to help Taiwan enterprises expand the mainland market...
Love the "Second Hometown" and feel the family in Shao
For 15 years of ups and downs, what Yang Difeng feels most deeply is the beautiful atmosphere of family relationship on both sides of the strait.
On weekdays, in addition to developing enterprises, Yang Difeng often promotes Zhejiang and promotes business among Taiwanese businessmen.
For example, this year, he coordinated with the National Taiwan Enterprise Federation Youth Committee to hold the "2020 National Taiwan Enterprise Federation Tenth Second Generation Elite Training Camp for Taiwanese Businessmen" in Shaoxing. "I hope that Taiwanese youth will enter Shaoxing, learn about Shaoxing, and have the opportunity to Invest in Shaoxing."
Because of his love, Yang Difeng is also actively involved in charity.
"Actually, charity and charity is a tradition that our family has always adhered to. Take this year as an example, the Shaoxing Taiwan Enterprise Association, where I belong, donated more than 400 wheelchairs to the Disabled Persons’ Federation and various streets, and also gave supply packages to people under the scorching sun. Sanitation workers."
What made Yang Difeng the most memorable was the epidemic this year. “Affected by the epidemic, many companies in Shaoxing and Taiwan are facing challenges. During the New Year, I returned to Shaoxing early to arrange business and help young entrepreneurs overcome difficulties.” Yang Difeng also said that under the epidemic, Compatriots in Shaoxing and Taiwan have money to contribute, and donate money, medical supplies, and embody the sincere feelings of family relations on both sides of the strait.
"I love Shaoxing not only because of its business environment, cultural heritage or ecological environment, but also because it is the'second hometown' that has brought me to maturity." Yang Difeng said that the compatriots on both sides of the strait have the same roots, and the "hometown" has needs. Taiwan compatriots must be defined.
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