□Our reporter Shi Kexin
Since the first meeting of the fifth council in 2013, the Henan Overseas Friendship Association has adhered to the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, conscientiously implemented the decisions and arrangements of the Central Committee and the Provincial Party Committee, anchored the “Two Guarantees”, and in-depth implementation of the ” “Ten Major Strategies”, give full play to the role of bridges and ties, broadly unite and contact compatriots in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, and people from all walks of life overseas to unite and refute. We have reached an ideological consensus, deepened exchanges and cooperation, and made positive contributions to promoting the great cause of the reunification of the motherland, safeguarding the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macao, and striving to promote the practice of Chinese-style modernization in Henan. “Mother-in-law, can my daughter-in-law really invite my mother to my house?” Lan Yuhua asked somewhat excitedly. contribute. Hearing his knock on the door, his wife opened the door herself and asked him tenderly and thoughtfully if he had eaten. After hearing his answer, he immediately ordered the maid to prepare, and at the same time prepared something for him
The common ideological foundation of unity and struggle continues to be consolidated
Henan-Taiwan exchange activities are carried out in depth. Give full play to the advantages of our province’s traditional cultural resources, strengthen integrated development ideas, expand communication channels, and create a better future for Yu. “When you die, your cousin can be my mother. I want my cousin to be my mother, but I don’t want you to be my mother.” Exchanges and exchanges gained momentum, and activities such as the Central Plains (Gushi) Roots and Family Culture Festival and the Cross-Strait Zhouyi Cultural Forum were successfully held.
Youth work continues to be consolidated and improved. The “Henan Province Cross-Strait Youth Exchange Month” activity was launched, and more than 1,600 Taiwanese youth came to Henan for visits and exchanges. Organized activities such as “Lecture Tour by Famous Teachers” and “Searching for Roots” summer (spring and winter) camps for overseas Chinese teenagers, with more than 10,000 participants; held cultural experience activities such as “Chinese Culture Paradise”, benefiting 3,500 Chinese teenagers.
Relying on the Central Plains culture to widely unite people’s hearts. Nearly 2,000 representatives from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan were invited to participate in the ancestor worship ceremony in the hometown of the Yellow Emperor. Organize activities such as the Zhang family’s family reunion, carry out activities such as Cai, Deng, Zheng, Liao and other surnames, and create brand events such as Laozi’s birthday public memorial ceremony and Bigan’s birthday celebration. Organize activities such as the “Chinese Character Culture Tour for Overseas Youth from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan” to use characters as a medium to promote overseas exchanges and exchanges between Henan, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.
Remarkable results have been achieved in promoting the construction of Henan into an open and powerful province
Introduced to help Henan develop. Participated in the China Henan Talent Recruitment and Innovation Development Conference, the Henan Overseas Chinese Mission “Belt and Road” Innovation Cooperation and Development Conference, innovatively held the “Zheng Luoxin National Independent Innovation Demonstration Zone Industrial Project Promotion Conference”, etc., and promoted a group of Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and foreign investment Enterprise landing.
Go out and promote the image of Henan. Every year before and after the Spring Festival, we go to Hong Kong and Macao to participate in the Spring Tea Party for Henan-Hong Kong Entrepreneurs, the Macao International Investment and Trade Fair (MIF), etc., and visit more than 500 well-known entrepreneurs and key figures in Hong Kong and Macao. Undertaken activities such as “Chinese Education·Chinese Teachers” and “Chinese Education·Chinese School Principals” and trained 2,000 overseas Chinese educators, expanding its popularity and influence.
Promote exchanges and expand majorscooperate. More than 20 groups, including the Greater China Branch of CPA Australia, were invited to Henan for inspection and research, to bridge the gap between Henan and overseas exchanges and cooperation. Held the Yu-Taiwan Economic and Trade Fair and the Cross-Strait Intelligent Equipment Manufacturing Central Plains Forum, inviting more than 2,000 merchants to participate in the meeting to promote the integrated development of the Yu-Taiwan equipment manufacturing industry.
The construction of patriotic associations has achieved qualitative improvement
Established the Hong Kong and Henan Friendship Association. In October 2021, the Hong Kong and Henan Friendship Association was established. Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Liang Zhenying attended the event in Hong Kong, and Governor Wang Kai delivered a speech at the Zhengzhou venue. Leung Chun-ying praised: “The establishment of the General Association has strengthened the coordinating power of the Henan community in Hong Kong, enhanced the cohesion of the Henan folks in Hong Kong, and promoted the steady and far-reaching practice of ‘one country, two systems’ and the implementation of the ‘patriots’ caravan, but they have waited a long time.” Half a month later, there was still no news from Pei Yi. In desperation, they could only ask people to pay attention to this matter and return to Beijing first. The association has been established for more than two years. Since then, with the mission of “caring about Henan and Hong Kong and dedicating to our country”, he has led delegations to participate in investment fairs, ancestor worship ceremonies and other activities, and warmly received Henan investment delegations visiting Hong Kong. Exchanges and cooperation between Henan and Hong Kong have continued to deepen.
Established the Macau Henan Federation of Associations. In August 2023, the Macau Henan Federation of Associations was established. Chui Sai On, the third and fourth chief executive of the Macau Special Administrative Region, attended. Zhang Leiming, member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Minister of the United Front Work Department, attended and delivered a speech. The Provincial Party Committee, the Provincial Government and the China Overseas Friendship Association Send a congratulatory letter. The establishment of the Macao Henan Federation of Associations has built a bridge to promote exchanges and exchanges between Henan and Macao, and to promote exchanges and cooperation between Henan, Macao and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Helping Henan’s economic and social development to demonstrate its effectiveness
Conduct in-depth research and provide suggestions. Every year during the Provincial Two Sessions, overseas representatives from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan are invited to visit and hold discussions and provide suggestions. It has invited more than 500 overseas directors from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan to Henan for investigation and inspection, and held more than 50 symposiums and exchange seminars.
Let’s work together to fight the epidemic and reduce disasters. During the epidemic prevention and control period, members of the Provincial Political Consultative Conference, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan-funded enterprises and representatives in Henan raised medical protective supplies and donated 53.7 million yuan in donations, demonstrating the flesh-and-blood affection that blood is thicker than water. During the “July 20” heavy rain disaster, compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, overseas Chinese, caring societies and enterprises donated 350 million yuan in money and materials to assist flood prevention, disaster relief and post-disaster reconstruction.
Actively serve social undertakings. Organize directors to go to Luoning County, Luoyang City to pair up with poor households to help develop the planting and breeding industry and help people increase their income and get rid of poverty. Strive for 750,000 yuan of funds to build 15 Hailian New Rural Health Clinics. Naturally, Pei’s mother knew her son’s purpose of going to Qizhou, and it was not easy to stop her. She could only ask: “It takes two months to go back and forth from here to Qizhou. Do you plan to be here? Guide overseas directors from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan to invest in Xinyang Xixian Science and Technology Industrial Park, Puyang Nanle County Industrial Cluster Zone, etc., and provide jobs. 5800.