The overseas Chinese community in Arizona held a symposium in Phoenix to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland

The overseas Chinese community in Arizona held a symposium in Phoenix to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (Contributed by the Organizing Committee to Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Hong Kong's Return) 2017 is the year of Hong Kong...

(Contributed by the Organizing Committee to Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Hong Kong's Return) 2017 is the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's Return, local time in the United States in June On the evening of the 17th, a symposium to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China was held in Phoenix, co-organized by the Arizona Chinese Association (ACA), the Arizona Chinese Association (ACUA) and the overseas Chinese community in the greater Phoenix area. More than 60 people attended the symposium, including Consul Wang Xuezheng and Consul Chen Xiaoyi, leaders of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Section of the Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles, representatives of overseas Chinese delegations in Arizona, representatives of overseas Chinese from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, and American friends.

The symposium was hosted by Arizona Chinese Federation President Yuan Yahua, Chairman Yang Wentian, Honorary President Xu Qiang, Arizona Chinese Federation President Wu Ning, Chairman Wu Liangzu , Li Jiang, President of the Phoenix Branch (Science and Engineering Professionals) of the Association of Scientists and Engineers in the United States (Science and Engineering), and Li Yu, the Chairman, co-convened the symposium. Yuan Yahua, President of the Chinese Federation, and Sun Ying, Dean of the Curriculum Department of the School of Management of the University of Phoenix, co-chaired the symposium.

In his speech, Consul Wang Xuezheng reviewed the history of China's successful settlement of the Hong Kong issue through diplomatic negotiations and the return of Hong Kong, stressing that the central government will unswervingly implement the "one country, two systems" policy and the Basic Law, and will not waver, deform, or He will not be out of shape, unswervingly support Hong Kong in promoting democratic development in accordance with the law, unswervingly safeguard Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability, and strictly follow the framework of the Constitution and Basic Law to develop Hong Kong's political system, progress in the rule of law, and achieve social change. He fully affirmed the overseas Chinese in Arizona in participating in Sino-US cultural exchanges , promote exchanges and exchanges between Hong Kong and the United States, and have played an active role in opposing Hong Kong independence, supporting one country, two systems, Hong Kong people governing Hong Kong, a high degree of autonomy, and promoting the reunification of the motherland. It is of historic commemorative significance to hold a symposium to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return at this moment.

Some guests attending the symposium (Photography by Yi Liubai)

The convener of the symposium, Yang Wentian, on behalf of the Preparatory Committee, elaborated in his speech on behalf of the Preparatory Committee that the central government's successful implementation of "one country, two systems" in Hong Kong has special significance for the motherland to complete the great cause of reunification. In the past 20 years since Hong Kong's return to the motherland, Hong Kong has witnessed political and economic changes. Hong Kong has made remarkable achievements in areas such as health and people's livelihood. In June this year, Hong Kong continued to rank first among the world's most competitive economies. The central government and Hong Kong are jointly committed to Hong Kong's prosperity and stability under the "one country, two systems" framework. The central government has always been Hong Kong's strongest backer, attaches great importance to Hong Kong's important position and role in the overall development of the country, and remains unswervingly consistent with the motherland on important issues of safeguarding the country's core interests.

> Yu Wenjin, a veteran of the overseas Chinese community, delivered a passionate speech, praising China's development achievements in modern times and strongly supporting the activities of overseas Chinese communities; Chandler City Councilor Huang Xinmin hopes that more Chinese in the United States will participate in the election, serve the Chinese community, and bridge the friendly relations between China and the United States; Deng Chaoju, consultant of the Federation of Overseas Chinese, attended the handover ceremony as a guest in Hong Kong 20 years ago and witnessed the return of Hong Kong. Historical moment; Xu Qiang said in his speech that the return of Hong Kong fully reflects the growing strength of China's national power and demonstrates the broad-mindedness and courage, courage and wisdom of the Chinese people; Yu Wenzhuo, English secretary of the Federation of Overseas Chinese, and Mei Shude, chairman of the Phoenix Kaiping Sister City Committee, made wonderful speeches; Li Jiang told the touching stories of overseas students building Hong Kong and serving the motherland since the 1980s; Wu Liangzu listed Hong Kong's century-old history Important historical events and analysis of major strategic opportunities such as the "Belt and Road Initiative" and the Free Trade Zone have made Hong Kong increasingly the first choice for multinational companies to expand business in the mainland and Asia; Professor Chen Huaiyu of State University affirmed Hong Kong's important contributions to the motherland in terms of cultural relic auctions and cultural and artistic exchanges in his speech; Chen Rongji, the former principal of Tucson Chinese School, hoped in his speech that Chinese people would encourage their children to learn Chinese and China History, striving to cultivate children to become a vigorous and self-improving new generation of Chinese; the famous writer Dai Dingguo shared the report of the Phoenix Overseas Chinese Community's commemorative activities celebrating the return of Hong Kong in 1997, and read his article "May the Pearl of the Orient Be More Glorious"; Li He, the president of the Chinese Students and Scholars Association of State University, told the stories of mainland students applying to Hong Kong universities and Hong Kong students applying to mainland institutions.

Some guests attending the symposium (Photography by Yi Liubai)

After twenty years of ups and downs, the bauhinia blossoms are exceptionally beautiful, and the Pearl of the Orient shines brightly. During the two-hour symposium, participating representatives reviewed Hong Kong's glorious history, looked forward to a bright future, and used facts to tell the story of Hong Kong's return to the motherland and the implementation of "one country, two systems" The successful practice of Hong Kong has praised the remarkable achievements made on the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. Overseas Chinese have confidence and reason to believe that Hong Kong will take off again in the embrace of the motherland. They wish Hong Kong will be more prosperous and stable and create greater glory, and wish China a more prosperous and prosperous society!

>A symposium for overseas Chinese in Arizona to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland has received strong support from people from all walks of life in the overseas Chinese community. The organizing committee expressed its heartfelt thanks through the media! Due to limited seating arrangements for the symposium, some people are unable to attend. The organizing committee would like to apologize! Also participating in the symposium were Pei Xiayun, director of the Chinese Elderly Service Center of the Phoenix City Government, Adam Yee, director of the public relations department of the Phoenix Sister City Committee; patriotic friends Jennifer Esther Leung and Justin Joshua Chee; Cheng Xiaoli, president of the Sichuan and Chongqing Association of Alberta, Li Mingliang, chairman of the Yunnan Association, Cui Xin, president of the Alberta Gun Association; Hu Zhen, vice president of the Chinese Association of Alberta, Yang Xia, former president of the Science and Technology College, and the pre-conference meeting of the Chinese Students and Scholars Association of UA University Chang Qiu Xiyuan, Vice President of the Chinese Students and Scholars Association of Arizona State University Guo Xiangchao, Captain Huang Junzhe of the Dragon Boat Team of the College of Science and Technology; Mr. Lin Quan, a patriot from the overseas Chinese community, Yu Hua, President of New Oriental College, Vice President of the Alberta Historical Association, and a famous Writer Tang Xiaoxian, Secretary General of the Alberta Historical Association Yu Mingxin, Directors of the Alberta Historical Association Ruan Aiming and Director Huang Lilong; Advisor of the American Association for International Cooperation and Exchange Ma Xiangming, Vice President of the Alberta Youth Chamber of Commerce Cui Yulong, scientists and engineers living in the United States Chen Yang, representative of the Phoenix branch of the Association of Professionals; Du Guoling, a plastic surgeon, Qiu Tian, chairman of the Alberta High-tech Association, Hu Shan, president of the Weekly Newspaper, Zhang Yingping, president of the Phoenix Huamei Semiconductor Association, and Rebecca, a reporter from the Asian American Newspaper Li; Wang Xiaoli, president of the Shandong Association of Alberta, Qu Tao, representative of the Shandong Association of Alberta, Huang Hai, president of the Vietnamese-Chinese Association of Alberta, Zhou Yongxin, vice-president of the Vietnamese-Chinese Association of Alberta; Zhang Futao, executive director of the Chinese Association of Alberta, Xiao Yu, head of the North American Liquidambar Phoenix Drama Society, photographer Yi Liubai, famous writer Wang Jingyu, Fang Huixian, president of the American and Spanish Overseas Chinese Newspaper, and Chen, a representative of the Fujian Friendship Association. Xueying; Xie Chengyan, head of the "Sunbird" Arizona Chinese Network website; Qiao Jinjie, patriots from the overseas Chinese community, Wu Dezhong, Li Aizhen, Wei Luying; consultants of the American Association for International Cooperation and Exchange, Zeng Zhida, lawyer Jiang Xuehui, Arizona State University professor Jiang Nan, and the executive director of the Chinese Association of Asia, Ni Qingxiao, etc. (The list of credits is in the order of registration). The organizing committee would like to express its gratitude to Yu Wenjin, Yang Wentian, and Wu Ning for sponsoring this symposium!