The World Wenzhou Chamber of Commerce Development Forum Kicks off: Co - drawing the Blueprint of Destiny and Sailing Forward Hand in Hand

On December 15th, the “World Wenzhou Chamber of Commerce Development Forum and Inauguration Ceremony for New Term” hosted by the Wenzhou Chamber of Commerce in Beijing was held at the Beijing Hotel. Nearly a thousand people, including government leaders, foreign diplomats in China, experts, scholars, presidents of Wenzhou chambers of commerce worldwide, presidents of non – local chambers of commerce in Beijing, and members of the Wenzhou Chamber of Commerce in Beijing, gathered to discuss development strategies.

The theme of this conference is “Building Global Ties for a Shared Destiny: The Right Time to Set Sail Together”, highlighting globalization, forward – looking vision, and a sense of innovation.

Hu Xingrong, who was re – elected as the president of the 5th Wenzhou Chamber of Commerce in Beijing, mentioned in his inauguration speech that countless Wenzhou merchants have been working hard around the world, weaving a network of friendship connecting the world and Wenzhou, and have become an important force in promoting economic and social development. He stated that he will lead the new leadership team of the chamber of commerce, with a more open mind, more innovative thinking, and more solid services, to unite the vast number of members, closely connect Wenzhou chambers of commerce globally, build a cross – border resource – sharing platform, safeguard the overseas interests of Chinese enterprises, and bravely stand at the forefront of the global business tide with the demeanor of Wenzhou merchants.

Wang Zhenyong, the vice mayor of Wenzhou, on behalf of the Wenzhou Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government, extended congratulations on the success of the World Wenzhou Chamber of Commerce Development Forum and the Inauguration Ceremony for the New Term of the Wenzhou Chamber of Commerce in Beijing. He also put forward three hopes to the Wenzhou merchants in Beijing and the new Wenzhou Chamber of Commerce in Beijing:

First, he hoped that everyone would firmly maintain their confidence in development and keep their entrepreneurial passion. They should adhere to leading the development of new – quality productive forces with scientific and technological innovation, deeply tap into the rich scientific and technological innovation resources in Beijing, actively seize the beachhead and lay out future industries such as “Artificial Intelligence +”, and continuously expand, strengthen, and optimize their enterprises to make them more distinctive.

Second, he hoped that everyone would act as the “image ambassadors” of their hometown, actively promote the broad platforms, investment space, and high – quality services for the development of their hometown, and facilitate the introduction of more projects and resources to Wenzhou. At the same time, they should take the lead as the “leading geese” in returning to their hometown for development, turning the “most beautiful homesickness” into the “most beautiful scenery” of development.

Third, he hoped that the chamber of commerce would be constructed with higher standards, playing a greater role in aspects such as “uniting people’s hearts, building an image, building bridges, promoting cooperation, emphasizing services, and safeguarding rights and interests”, so that the chamber of commerce could truly become the “spiritual home” for Wenzhou merchants in Beijing and the “bridge and hub” connecting Wenzhou people at home and abroad with the whole country and the world.

为了吸收前沿思想养分、提升国际战略眼光、助力温商长远发展，世界温州商会发展论坛还涵盖主旨演讲、国际战略项目签约、世界温州商会宣言等多个环节。

In terms of international cooperation, Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya signed strategic cooperation agreements on – site with the Dove Group and the Wenzhou Chamber of Commerce in Beijing. James Kimonyo, the Ambassador of Rwanda to China, Hamis Mussa Omar, the Ambassador of Tanzania to China, and Sinisa Berjan, the Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to China, respectively made national presentations, extending warm invitations to Chinese entrepreneurs, which provided a broader stage for Wenzhou merchants to expand on the international arena.

At the event site, the presidents of 40 Wenzhou chambers of commerce from home and abroad jointly released the “Beijing Declaration of the World Wenzhou Chamber of Commerce”: “Wenzhou merchants around the world share the same origin. We respect the business principles, support each other, and seek common prosperity. Building global ties for a shared destiny: The right time to set sail together!”