(Jakarta News) A delegation of Hunan Shaoyang City and other entrepreneurs led by Gong Hongguo, member of the Standing Committee of the Shaoyang Municipal Party Committee, visited the Indonesian Chinese Chamber of Commerce at 2:30 pm on June 4, 2024 (Tuesday). They were welcomed by Secretary-General Zhou Weiliang. Vice Chairman Shang Xuan, Permanent Honorary Chairman Weng Zufen, Deputy Secretary-Generals Chen Yongzhi, Yang Xinsheng, Xu Qunhao, Vice Chairman Lin Nengying and other directors gave a warm welcome.
Vice Chairman Shang Shangxuan said, first of all, on behalf of all my colleagues from Indonesian Chinese Entrepreneur Association, I would like to extend a warm welcome and sincere greetings to everyone.
As the largest economy in Southeast Asia and the only G20 country, Indonesia has a population of nearly 280 million and more than 100 ethnic groups. The Chinese are an important part of Indonesian society. Indonesia has a huge population, especially about half of the total population is under the age of 30, which has a superior demographic dividend, making Indonesia an important member of the global economy. Indonesia has attracted attention with its stable GDP growth rate of more than 5% in recent years. Indonesia's economic characteristics are reflected in its diversified industrial structure, from agricultural products such as palm oil, rubber, coffee, and cocoa to rich mineral, forest, and fishery resources, as well as rich and unique cultural tourism resources. Indonesia is also a multi-ethnic country with freedom of religious belief and cultural diversity and tolerance. It is a modern democratic country where Eastern and Western civilizations collide and integrate. As you can feel on the streets of Indonesia, it is full of vigor and vitality, with huge market potential and many years of government. The recent active policies have provided domestic and foreign investors with broad development space.
Shang Xuan said, "Today, a delegation led by Minister Gong came to Indonesia to visit, exchange and cooperate. We hope to enhance mutual understanding through this exchange meeting and better promote cooperation between the two parties in various fields. Indonesian Chinese Entrepreneur Association is willing to provide The business cooperation between the two parties will build a broader platform and create more cooperation opportunities for enterprises in the two places. I believe that with the joint efforts of both parties, our economic and trade cooperation will achieve greater development and create greater benefits for the people of the two countries. Finally, I wish you all a fruitful trip to Indonesia and a fruitful return.”
Gong Hongguo pointed out that since its establishment, Indonesian Chinese Entrepreneur Association has adhered to the purpose of "uniting Chinese enterprises and promoting Indonesia's economic construction", widely uniting overseas Chinese and entrepreneurial elites in Indonesia, and actively promoting economic and trade cooperation and cultural exchanges between China and Indonesia. It has made positive contributions, and has also done a lot of work for the Shaoyang overseas Chinese in Indonesia in building a platform, promoting development, and safeguarding their rights and interests. Here, on behalf of the Shaoyang Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government, I would like to express my most sincere gratitude to your association. !
China and Indonesia are good neighbors, good friends and good partners facing each other across the sea. In recent years, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Indonesia has developed in depth, trade and investment have grown rapidly, practical cooperation has continued to deepen, and development results have benefited the people of both countries. It has become a platform for close coordination and cooperation between developing countries. Model, firstly, political exchanges have reached a new level, secondly, economic and trade exchanges have achieved new breakthroughs, and thirdly, there are new opportunities for deepening cooperation.
Gong Hongguo said, I would like to take this opportunity to briefly introduce the economic and social development of Shaoyang County. We also welcome more high-quality Indonesian projects with high impact and good growth potential to be introduced to Shaoyang and settled in Shaoyang. We sincerely hope that the majority of overseas Chinese businessmen from Shao will give full play to their unique advantages, keep up with the pace of the times, integrate internal and external, and be familiar with international planning. We sincerely invite you to visit Shaoyang and experience Shaoyang's entrepreneurship Atmosphere, share new opportunities and seek common development with Shaoyang.