(Yangon News) The 14th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention, sponsored by the Myanmar General Chamber of Commerce and fully supported by the Myanmar government, held a grand opening ceremony at the Myanmar Convention Center in Yangon, Myanmar on the 16th with a total of more than 2,000 people from home and abroad Chinese business leaders gathered here to discuss the development plan.
The theme of this year's conference is "Myanmar's economy opens to a new era of history," and aims to establish a network of economic and trade ties between Myanmar and the Chinese businessmen through the General Assembly. With the new economic pattern of ASEAN and the "One Belt and One Road", the two sides will brainstorm together to discuss the future development direction and space for the development of global Chinese businessmen, the world and Myanmar's economy.
At the opening ceremony, Xu Yousheng, deputy director of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of China's State Council and vice chairman of China Overseas Exchange Association, read a letter of congratulation from Yu Zhengsheng, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the CPPCC National Committee. Many state presidents including Myanmar's First Vice-President Wu Minrui attended the opening ceremony.
The delegation of Indonesian Chinese Chamber of Commerce attended the 14th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention under the leadership of President Ji Huiqi. The participants included Ji Huiqi, Zhang Jinxiong, Xu Shijing, Gao Mei Mei, Li Mingxiu, Lin Wanjin, Chen Huirong, Wang Zhenkun, Wang Fengsheng, Xue Tianzeng, Lin Xiuli, Zhou Weiliang, Chen Weixian, Pan Xiantao, Liu Zhengchang, Rao Yudan, Lin Nanying, Xu Chunhua, Guan Minquan, Weng Zuomin, Yu Ailing, Zhang Shengtao, Liang Piyun, Chen Yingtao, Zheng Zhiyu, Lin Xiuping, Zhang Jinguo, Liao Aili.
Wu Minrui delivered a speech saying that the convening of the World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention in Myanmar will not only promote the friendly development of Myanmar and China, but will also provide opportunities for the Chinese businessmen in the world to expand their investment in Burma. Myanmar has plenty of investment opportunities in many fields including industry, construction, agriculture, livestock husbandry, electricity and energy, transportation and communications, tourism and commerce. It hopes that the conference will create a golden opportunity for mutually beneficial cooperation between the Chinese businessmen from the world and Burma.
Yu Zhengsheng pointed out in his letter of congratulation that Chinese businessmen all over the world are an important force in promoting the economic development of all countries and a bridge and link to promote the economic and trade cooperation between China and China. Chinese businessmen are united with the concept of harmony and win-win. Their ideas of rooting in the deep soil of Chinese culture and showing win-win cooperation in the global arena provide an important perspective for the people of all countries in the world to understand the Chinese nation.
Yu Zhengsheng said that since the World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention was held in 1991, the Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention has always been adhering to the principle of "promoting business in the business community and carrying forward the Chinese culture." With the support of chambers of commerce and entrepreneurs in various countries, the World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention has become a platform for the Chinese entrepreneurs in the world to gather strength, , An important platform for promoting exchanges and cooperation between all parties.
Yu Zhengsheng hopes that all Chinese businessmen will seize the opportunities and give play to their advantages to realize greater development of their own careers in the reciprocal cooperation. They will make new contributions to common understanding of the Chinese dream of rejuvenating the Chinese nation and to enhancing the understanding and friendship between the Chinese people and people of all countries in the world.
Chief Executive of the HKSAR China, Mrs Carrie Lam, delivered a keynote speech at the meeting. She said that as a member of ASEAN, Myanmar has achieved remarkable results in reform and economic growth in recent years, attracting many foreign investors, including Hong Kong. Hong Kong and ASEAN are the same areas along the "One Belt and One Road". Hong Kong hopes to strengthen cooperation with Burma and other ASEAN countries so as to seize the opportunity of building the "Belt and Road".
Wu Ji Yuan: Myanmar to create business opportunities for Chinese businessmen
Wu Jiyuan, chairman of the 14th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention, said that in conjunction with the Myanmar government, the council will arrange investment promotion projects for global Chinese businesses including key projects such as electric power, communications, tourism, industrial development zones, urban public and transport infrastructure, etc. to provide More favorable investment policies and look forward to substantive results.
In his speech at the opening ceremony of the General Assembly, he said that the new achievements made by the new Burmese government in economic development and improvement of people's living standards have been promulgated. The economic reforms and supporting laws and regulations have been rolled out continuously, laying a solid foundation for the economic and social development of Burma in the future. Global Chinese and Chinese business enterprises bring more new business opportunities.
"The assembly also received the attention of the Burmese government. The first Vice President Wu Minrui attended the opening ceremony, which is of great significance and special significance."
From the opening ceremony, to the three thematic forums, to the various project negotiations and the signing ceremony, the "positive energy" that this international large-scale conference can bring to Myanmar is gradually revealed.
The World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention has been held every two years since 1991 and has now entered its fourteenth session. It is the largest and most representative Chinese event in the world, each with its own characteristics and attracting thousands of Chinese businessmen. Over the years, the World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention has become a bridge and bridge for Chinese businessmen from all over the world to promote economic and trade cooperation. At the same time, it has also effectively promoted Chinese businessmen in serving the local economy and boosting the economic development in their respective countries and regions. To date, the thirteenth congress has been held in Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada, Australia, Nanjing, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, the Philippines and Chengdu, China.