Chinanews.com, Manila, January 1st. On January 1, 2021 local time, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian delivered a 2021 New Year message to overseas Chinese in the Philippines. The full text is as follows:
On the occasion of New Year 2021, on behalf of the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines, I would like to extend New Year’s greetings and sincere blessings to the vast number of overseas Chinese in the Philippines, personnel from Chinese-funded institutions, overseas students and all friends from all walks of life who care about and support the development of China-Philippines relations!
2020 is a landmark year in China's development process.
Under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, the Chinese people are united and united to take the lead in controlling the epidemic, taking the lead in anti-epidemic cooperation, resuming work and production, and resuming economic growth.
The historical mission of poverty alleviation was completed as scheduled, decisive success was achieved in building a moderately prosperous society in all respects, and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation took a new big step forward.
2020 marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the Philippines.
Under the strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping and President Duterte, China-Philippines relations have entered a "new golden age". The "Belt and Road" initiative and the "Build, Build, Build" plan are steadily advanced, and cooperation in various fields has achieved fruitful results.
Facing the common challenge of the new crown epidemic, the governments of the two countries and the people have watched and helped each other and worked together to build a closer partnership, setting a model for international anti-epidemic cooperation.
2020 is also an extraordinary year for the majority of overseas Chinese in the Philippines.
In the face of the surging epidemic, you united as one, gave generously, joined hands with the people of your ancestral (home) country, and the people of the Philippines to overcome difficulties, and made outstanding contributions to the epidemic prevention and control and anti-epidemic cooperation between China and the Philippines. It shows the affection of the compatriots whose blood is thicker than water, and composes an agitated anti-epidemic song. Many touching scenes and sincere words and deeds are still vividly remembered. Your great love and charity will be remembered forever in the heart and in the annals of history!
The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines is always concerned about the safety and health of all Chinese compatriots in the Philippines, and has always stood shoulder to shoulder with everyone in the storm.
We fully support and assist the Philippine government in the prevention and control of the epidemic, actively raise the most urgently needed medical supplies for the Philippines, coordinate and promote the Chinese anti-epidemic medical expert team to come to the Philippines, solve problems in time for compatriots in trouble, and ensure a special emergency "green channel" Smooth, implement remote prevention and control measures for the epidemic, and make every effort to prevent the cross-border spread of the epidemic.
Under the coordination and promotion of the embassy, the Philippine-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, the Philippine-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and the Philippine-Chinese Chamber of Commerce took the lead in establishing the Philippine-China Anti-epidemic Committee, which provided tangible solutions to the Philippine compatriots in terms of medical consultation, testing services, and legal assistance. Difficulties have played a unique and important role in stabilizing the hearts of the Chinese community, showing selflessness and selflessness and responsibility not afraid of hardships and dangers.
The leaders of the Anti-epidemic Committee have taken the lead, leading volunteer staff to fight on the front line of nucleic acid serum testing and supervision, and make important contributions to improving the level of scientific and standardized testing and sampling.
Many organizations of the Philippine Chinese News Agency have also taken action, and have carried out many respectable deeds in alleviating the troubles of compatriots and helping the Philippine people fight the epidemic and disasters.
The coming 2021 will be a year of epoch-making significance. We will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, realize the beginning of the "14th Five-Year Plan", and embark on a new journey of comprehensively building a modern socialist country.
Looking forward to 2021, China and the Philippines will continue to work together to overcome the difficulties caused by the epidemic, seize opportunities to deepen cooperation, promote common development, and benefit the two peoples.
If you are well, it will be sunny; I will walk with you only by thinking of my original intention.
In the new year, we will continue to thoroughly implement the purpose of "people-centered", serve the vast number of overseas Chinese in the Philippines wholeheartedly, and spare no effort to safeguard the safety and legal rights of Chinese citizens, in order to promote the development of China-Philippines relations and enhance the well-being of the two peoples. Make new contributions!
Say goodbye to 2020 and welcome 2021, we have already seen the light at the end of the tunnel.
No winter is insurmountable, and no spring will not come.
I wish 2021 a new year with a new atmosphere, a green hill in the distance, a righteous path in the world, and peace in the years!
I wish our fellow citizens in the Philippines peace and joy, a prosperous career, and a happy family!
Huang Xilian, Chinese Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Philippines
January 1, 2012