China News Service, Zhangzhou, July 18 (Reporter Zhang Jinchuan) "We welcome all the villagers to go back to their hometowns to have a look, feel the changes in their hometowns, integrate into the development wave of their hometowns, and jointly contribute to the construction of their hometowns." Member of the Standing Committee of the Zhangzhou Municipal Committee of Fujian Province , Minister of the Propaganda Department and Minister of the United Front Work Department Wu Weihong issued a warm invitation to attend the handover ceremony of the Hong Kong Zhangzhou Association through a video conference in Zhangzhou on the 17th.

  On the afternoon of the same day, the handover ceremony of the Hong Kong Zhangzhou Association was held via an online video conference in Hong Kong, Zhangzhou and Xiamen, witnessing the inauguration of the new Hong Kong Zhangzhou Association, namely the ninth board of directors and supervisors.

Zhangzhou city leaders Wu Weihong, Wu Fanghua, Cui Weilei and Huang Jingnan attended the ceremony at the Zhangzhou branch venue, witnessed by relevant members of the leading group of the municipal party's united front work.

  Wu Weihong pointed out that over the years, the Zhangzhou Association of Hong Kong has united and joined hands with the vast number of villagers in Hong Kong to enthusiastically support and integrate into the economic and social construction of Zhangzhou, help the hometown to attract investment and talents, and promote the flow of Hong Kong capital and projects to the hometown. Promote the opening and development of the hometown and become an important bridge and link for cultural exchanges and emotional integration between Zhang and Hong Kong.

Zhangzhou city leaders Wu Weihong, Wu Fanghua, Cui Weilei and Huang Jingnan attended the ceremony at the Zhangzhou branch.

Photo by Zhang Jinchuan

  "Zhangzhou is an ideal hot spot for investment, business development, entrepreneurship and development. It is a vast world to play a role and display talents. It has a heaven-sent opportunity for win-win cooperation between Zhangzhou and Hong Kong to create brilliance together." Wu Weihong expressed his sincere hope that the new leadership of the association Under the leadership of President Guo Luming, we will give full play to the special status and advantages of Hong Kong, integrate into the planning and construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, develop and strengthen the forces of patriotism and love for Hong Kong and the hometown, make greater efforts to maintain the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong society, and deepen the development of Zhang Hong Kong. The economic, cultural and social cooperation and exchanges between the two places will make greater achievements.

  Cui Weilei, deputy mayor of Zhangzhou, read the congratulatory message on behalf of Zhangzhou's "four sets of teams", and pointed out that this year marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, and Hong Kong has ushered in a critical period for creating a new situation and achieving a new leap.

At the same time, Zhangzhou is also striving to accelerate the construction of a modern coastal city around the goal of "development of high quality, high urban energy level, high ecological value, high level of openness, high quality of life, and efficient governance".

Cui Weilei expressed the hope that the Hong Kong Zhangzhou Association will continue to strengthen the strength of patriotism and love for Hong Kong and the hometown, further promote in-depth exchanges and cooperation between Zhangzhou and Hong Kong, and make greater contributions to the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and the construction of Fumei and New Zhangzhou.

  Li Baozhong, Deputy Director of the Social Association Department of the Central Liaison Office in Hong Kong, and Wu Huanyan, Chairman of the Hong Kong Federation of Fujian Associations, attended the event at the main venue in Hong Kong and delivered speeches; local associations and chambers of commerce from Singapore, Malaysia and other places also watched the live broadcast simultaneously.

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