On the morning of February 28, 2024, Acting Consul General Guan Zhongqi and Consul Xu Zijin of the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Florence visited the local city of Genoa, Italy.
Accompanied by Ruan Xiangming, president of the Genoa Overseas Chinese Federation of Industry and Commerce, Zhou Xiaohong, president of the Genoa Overseas Chinese Women's Association, and other representatives of local overseas Chinese communities, Guan Zhongqi, acting consul general, visited Genoa Chinese business enterprises, which are not only the economic pillars of overseas Chinese and ethnic Chinese but also an important link in economic and trade cooperation between China and Italy. Mr. Guan listened carefully to the introduction of the person in charge of the enterprise and learned in detail about their business conditions and development prospects. He encouraged entrepreneurs to continue to carry forward the spirit of hard work and pioneering spirit, and make greater contributions to promoting Sino-Italian economic cooperation and exchanges while developing their own careers.
Consul General Guan Zhongqi sent sincere condolences and blessings to the local overseas Chinese community in Genoa. The expatriates living in Genoa are always concerned about their homeland and hometown, and they quietly strive for their dreams and contribute to the prosperity and stability of the local society. The Consulate General, Acting Representative, highly praised their tenacity and dedication and encouraged them to continue their efforts in the new year to create a better life.
This short but meaningful visit not only deepened the mutual understanding and trust between the Consulate General in Florence and the local Chinese community, but also injected new impetus and confidence into the local overseas Chinese community, encouraging them to contribute to the deepening of China-Italy friendly relations.