On the afternoon of December 4, the event Enterprise Voyage to the North Bund, Sharing New Opportunities - organized by the Shanghai Fujian Chamber of Commerce - was held at CITIC Plaza. Li Qian, Secretary of the District Party Committee, and Lin Tengjiao, President of the Shanghai Fujian Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the Board of Sunshine Holdings Group, attended and spoke at the event. Deputy District Governor Chen Shuai hosted the event.
Chairman Guo Jiadi of Guo's Group, former Secretary and President Yu Xiaoqing of Industrial Bank Shanghai Branch, General Manager Fang Qi of Xiamen C&D Group, and other representatives of the Chamber's members, Lin Xi, Party Committee Member and Vice Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Xiamen International Trade Real Estate Group, participated in the event. They discussed friendship, cooperation, and mutual development.
Li Qian warmly welcomed the entrepreneurs from the Shanghai Fujian Chamber of Commerce. According to him, Hongkou District is actively learning and applying the principles from President Xi Jinping's important speech made during his visit to Shanghai. It's also pushing forward the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta region. President Xi places high importance on the private sector's role in China's economic and social growth, fully recognizing the support and leadership the spirit of entrepreneurship brings to high-quality development. We should stay confident in developing the private economy, understand the current development situation, grasp the right direction, and remain resilient. Emphasizing the entrepreneurial spirit of the new era is key to supporting the healthy growth of the private sector. Businesses are encouraged to innovate and adapt to the evolving demands of the times and the market, to improve their resilience and competitive edge. Moreover, we should underscore the importance of strengthening cooperation between the government and businesses. This involves combining the strengths of both sectors according to Hongkou's development strategy, identifying precise collaboration opportunities, and deepening practical cooperation in areas like industrial layout, building economy, and capital operations. This strategy aims to expand the network for mutual benefits and to contribute to the region's high-quality development. Lastly, we need to optimize working mechanisms, creating a model for sharing information and resources. Hongkou will support private enterprises and help transform their ideas into real projects and outcomes, leading to broader opportunities.
Lin Tengjiao thanked Hongkou District for its support to Fujian businesses. He noted Hongkou's rich cultural heritage and strategic location as ideal for investment. The Chamber will promote Hongkou to more Fujian entrepreneurs, bringing more quality projects to the district and contributing to its high-quality socio-economic development.
At the meeting, both sides introduced their respective situations, signed a strategic cooperation agreement, and the business representatives engaged in interactive exchanges.
The Shanghai Fujian Chamber of Commerce, established in November 1988, represents over 1 million Fujianese working in Shanghai and about 80,000 registered businesses with a total investment of over 750 billion yuan. This visit to Hongkou further deepens the entrepreneurs' understanding of the district, attracting more to recognize, focus on, and invest in Hongkou. Together, they aim to implement quality projects and aid in the high-quality development of the regional economy and society.