This article was published in: European Overseas Chinese Voice.
European Overseas Chinese Voice] Barcelona News Reporter He Yaolong.
At eight o'clock in the evening of December 1, the 2023 Spanish Qilu Chamber of Commerce (hereinafter referred to as the Qilu Chamber of Commerce) Annual Meeting and the First General Meeting were held in the Barcelona Sea Palace Cui Xiumin, Dang Chongyin, Executive President and Secretary-General of Heze Overseas Chinese Entrepreneurs Federation, Zhou Xing, President of the Association for the Promotion of Franco-French Relations, Cao Junhong, Executive Vice President of the Shandong Association of Germany, overseas Chinese leaders of Catalan overseas Chinese associations, representatives of local political and business circles, and members of the Spanish Qilu Chamber of Commerce About 300 people attended the evening's activities.
In his speech, Sun Sipeng, President of the Qilu Chamber of Commerce in Spain, warmly welcomed the delegation of the Shandong Federation of Overseas Chinese led by Vice Chairman Lu Wenpeng to visit Barcelona on behalf of all members. I would like to express my gratitude to the guests who came to participate in the evening's activities. At the same time, in his speech, he reviewed the development process of Qilu Chamber of Commerce in the past five years, created a Spring Festival makeup parade in Mataro City, held a Chinese cultural paradise, cultural lectures and other activities to promote Chinese culture to the local people and contribute to the promotion of friendly exchanges between China and the West. In recent years, Qilu Chamber of Commerce has actively responded to the "Belt and Road" initiative by participating in activities such as the Confucian Entrepreneurs Conference, the Qi Merchants Conference, and the World Overseas Chinese Industry and Commerce Conference, and has contributed to the promotion of cooperation between the two countries in the fields of commerce, science and technology, and education. President Sun said that he will continue to unite the majority of Shandong members and make a contribution to the cultural, economic and trade exchanges and cooperation between China and the West.
In his speech, Vice Chairman Lu Wenpeng brought greetings from Shandong to the participants. He expressed his gratitude to the overseas Chinese living in Catalan for their achievements and contributions in promoting Sino-Spanish friendship, and congratulated the convening of the annual meeting and the first general meeting of the Qilu Chamber of Commerce in Spain on behalf of the Federation of Overseas Chinese of Shandong Province. He said that since its establishment, the Qilu Chamber of Commerce has done many touching things in safeguarding the reunification of the motherland, telling Chinese stories well, promoting ties between Spain and Shandong, supporting the construction of hometowns, safeguarding the interests of overseas Chinese, and disseminating Chinese culture. It is hoped that the Chamber of Commerce will continue to forge ahead and reach new heights. Vice Chairman Lu briefed the participants on the general situation of Shandong and the rapid development and changes that have taken place in Shandong in recent years, and he listed a number of ongoing economic scientific research development and construction projects. It is hoped that the majority of overseas Chinese will continue to pay attention to the construction of their hometowns, look for new opportunities for cooperation, and strive to achieve a good situation of win-win and sharing between the two sides.
In his speech, Consul Bao Shengxiang, on behalf of the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Barcelona, sent blessings to all members of the Qilu Chamber of Commerce in Spain and thanked the overseas Chinese in Shandong for their efforts in the overseas Chinese community. He welcomed the visit of the delegation led by Lu Wenpeng, vice chairman of the Shandong Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese. Consul Bao said that the Qilu Chamber of Commerce unites Shandong villagers, establishes Chinese schools, spreads Chinese culture, and is a loyal practitioner in uniting the hearts of overseas Chinese, gathering overseas Chinese wisdom, giving full play to the strength of overseas Chinese, and safeguarding the interests of overseas Chinese, and its achievements are obvious to all. Consul Bao hopes that the Qilu Chamber of Commerce can give full play to the fine tradition of attaching equal importance to culture and commerce in Shandong Qilu culture, and the Chamber of Commerce will do better and better in the future development.
In his speech, Deputy Mayor Sergio Morales said that the Chinese community is willing to endure hardships and be creative, and has contributed to the economic construction of Mataró City. He hoped that the Qilu Chamber of Commerce would make more contributions to promoting cultural exchanges and economic cooperation between the two places in the future.
Jin Hao, President of the Spanish Overseas Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Zhang Xiaorong, Chairman of the Federation of Chinese Overseas Chinese Associations, Catalonia, Spain, and Lin Chuanping, Chairman of the Federation of Overseas Chinese Associations in Spain, delivered speeches to send blessings to the annual meeting of the Qilu Chamber of Commerce. They expressed their appreciation for the work done by the Qilu Chamber of Commerce since its establishment.
Qilu Chamber of Commerce issued a letter of appointment, and exchanged souvenirs with the visiting delegation of the Shandong Federation of Overseas Chinese, the Association for the Promotion of Relations between France and South France, and the Shandong Association of Germany.
That night, the students of Mataro Chinese Textile Children's Chinese School performed wonderful programs such as Shake and Hulusi. The atmosphere of the annual meeting was peaceful and lively.
List of flower baskets for the annual meeting of the Qilu Chamber of Commerce in Spain (in no particular order).
Federation of Overseas Chinese Associations in Catalonia, Spain.
Friendship Association of Overseas Chinese Associations in Spain.
General Association of Spanish Overseas Chinese Entrepreneurs.
Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce in Spain.
Beijing Association of Catalonia, Spain.
Spanish Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Women.
Spanish Chinese Women's Friendship Association.
Association of Chinese Women Entrepreneurs in Spain.
Zhejiang Association.
Spanish Anhui Association.
Wenzhou Chamber of Commerce, Spain.
Barcelona Qingtian Association YMCA.
Barcelona Qingtian Association.
Barcelona Chinese Chamber of Commerce.
Global Shiqian Association.
Wencheng Fellow Townspeople Association.
Xihua Dragon Boat Club.
Lleida Overseas Chinese Friendship Association.
Catalan Ryan Economic and Trade Association.
Association for the New Homeland of Spain.
Spanish Yongjia Overseas Chinese Chamber of Commerce.
Fujian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Catalonia, Spain.
Barcelona Association for the Promotion of Peaceful Reunification of China.
Spanish Chinese Overseas Chinese Association.
Spanish Ram Club.
Association of the Chinese diaspora in Santa Coloma.
Chinese Veterans Association in Barcelona, Spain.
Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Spain.
Association for the Promotion of People-to-People Friendship between China and the West.
Shenzhen Chamber of Commerce in Spain.
Lleida Chinese School.
Photography by Gamma, edited by Gabe].
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