The tide rises and falls, and the swallows come and goose return.
In the blink of an eye, Zhou Xinghe's development strategy shifted from domestic to overseas, and he and his wife Xiaowang, as well as the employees of Galaxy Company, have been traveling around the world for more than 3 years.
The sky is high and the clouds are faint, looking at the flying geese in the south. When relatives and friends in China looked at the south and hoped that Zhou Xinghe and others could return to China as soon as possible, a great happy event came unexpectedly!
In early October 2007, Zhou Xinghe was informed by the Ethiopian government that in view of Zhou Xinghe's significant contribution to Egypt, it was approved by the Egyptian National Assembly and approved by the President, and decided to award him the "Government Outstanding Contribution Award"! And President Gilma will personally present him with trophies and certificates – an award from the Egyptian government, which represents the country's highest honor. This honor can be awarded to a foreign citizen, which is extremely rare, to get this honor, that is how many people's dream wish!
After getting this news, Zhou Xinghe couldn't sleep at night. This reminded him of the tireless pursuit in the country in previous years, the struggle to wear the stars and the moon, and the unspeakable struggle, but what did he get? In his opinion, on the surface, he got flowers and applause, but in fact, he got an endless mess of entanglement, where can he talk about showing his talents and realizing his own reward? And here, he just did what a Chinese citizen should do, not only reaping political and economic gains, but also receiving the highest praise from other governments and sincere friendship from the people of other countries. In this situation, Zhou Xinghe really felt that he had found a soulmate in Tianya and found a soulmate in the cape.
Everything is silent, and the night is dark. Zhou Xinghe slowly moved to the window, a fresh breeze blew, and the corner of the curtain brushed past his face. He pushed the south window to look at the sky, but saw the stars twinkling across the Milky Way, and he gently exhaled against the already familiar mountains and rivers of the foreign country...
Several years of hard work really echoed the words of Mr. Pu Songling: "Those who have a will, everything is done, the cauldron is broken, and the hundred and twenty Qin Pass is finally Chu; Painstaking people, the sky does not fail, lying down and tasting courage, three thousand Yue A can swallow Wu. In recent years, in addition to happily cooperating with Ethiopia, they have also achieved success in cooperation with more than 10 countries such as Russia, Sweden, Egypt, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, South Africa, etc., which have introduced "FGC" technology and equipment and established more than 20 lightweight building materials production plants in these countries.
In July 2004, the Government of Sudan signed an agreement with Galaxy to invest US$40 million to build 15 "FGC" lightweight wall factories. The Sudanese government attaches great importance to the construction of this project, and the vice president has twice cut the ribbon for the factory built in Sudan. At that time, the vice president said that he would give Galaxy 500 acres of land for free to establish the Galaxy "FGC" science and technology park, but because the conditions were not mature, Zhou Xinghe refused them.
Galaxy invested 500 million yuan to build the China-Africa Science and Technology Park Preparatory Committee
When the factory was built in Sudan, Zhou Xinghe was busy preparing for the construction of the "Central African Galaxy Science and Technology Park" in Ethiopia and did not have time to attend the inauguration ceremony of those factories. The staff there reported to Zhou Xinghe that Sudanese President Salvador had entrusted his wife to attend the inauguration ceremony of two of the factories because he was too busy with state affairs. The wife of the President of El Salvador once painted the national flag of their country on the wall of the factory built by Galaxy Company.
In March 2005, Zhou Xinghe flew to Cairo at the invitation of the Egyptian government, and after meeting with their Minister of Construction, President Mubarak specially received him at the presidential palace, learned in detail about the promotion and use of "FGC" in other countries, as well as the prospects for the development of factories in Egypt, and made special instructions for the promotion and use of Galaxy Building Materials in China.
In August 2005, Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles signed a document giving Galaxy 225 acres of land in the suburbs of the capital for free to build the "China-Africa Galaxy Science and Technology Park", even the cost of applying for land certificates is free. After hearing the news, Yang Guoan, director of the Sichuan Science and Technology Department, couldn't help but be overjoyed and sent a congratulatory message to Zhou Xinghe to express his congratulations. On the basis of the success of Egypt's early production, on October 23, 2006, Egyptian Minister of State Akbe and Zhou Xinghe signed the "China-Egypt Strategic Cooperation Project Agreement", under which Galaxy invested 500 million yuan in the early stage to build 8 "FGC" building materials production plants.
Zhou Xinghe's "going out" strategy has achieved great success around the world. He has not only created considerable social and economic benefits, but also won the respect and friendship of peoples.
On the afternoon of October 28, 2007, the award ceremony was held at the Presidential Palace as scheduled.
On the lawn in front of the Presidential Palace in the warm sun, lush plants gently sway in the wind, and rare flowers bloom in the sun, as if welcoming the distinguished guests who come to the award ceremony.
The award ceremony was held in the Presidential Palace Hall in a warm and solemn atmosphere. President Gilma, Egypt's Minister of State, Minister of Construction, Minister of Environmental Protection and Construction and other government officials, as well as mainland Ambassador to Ethiopia Lin Ling and relevant personnel attended the award ceremony.
President Gilma began with a statement.
"At the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Galaxy Straw Factory, I once said, 'Galaxy patented technology can change the history of building materials in Africa'! Through several years of practice, it has been proved that this conclusion of ours is correct! In his speech, President Gilmar said with affection, "After the eight factories in the park were completed and put into operation, they solved the employment of tens of thousands of local people and built nearly 100,000 residential buildings; Thanks to Mr. Zhou Xinghe helping us find magnesite, we have built a new enterprise, also solved the employment of more than 1,000 people, and achieved good social and economic benefits. According to the financial settlement certificate, the construction of a house with the technology invented by Mr. Zhou Xinghe can save 50% of the cost; In the future, building a house with his exterior walls and floor slabs can save 70% of the cost. Mr. Zhou Xinghe of China is our true friend of Ethiopia, and I thank him on behalf of the people of the whole country! ......”
In his speech, our ambassador to Egypt, Lin Ling, raised his right hand many times and said with some excitement: "Galaxy has won glory for the country!" ”
Amid the brisk music and warm applause, Zhou Xinghe walked to the rostrum and received the glittering trophy and certificate from President Gilma. The lights are shining, and the magnesium lights are flashing. On the trophy and certificate, the emblem of Egypt and the name of Zhou Xinghe are engraved. In the warm applause, Zhou Xinghe raised the trophy and certificate, stood on a new high point in his life, and frequently greeted the audience. In the magnificent hall of the presidential palace, more than a dozen reporters rushed forward and behind to record this solemn and sacred historical moment.
"Mr. Zhou Xinghe, can you talk about your feelings at this moment?" When the Xinhua reporter in Egypt saw Zhou Xinghe step off the rostrum, he handed the microphone to him first.
"Of course I'm happy to receive this honor personally. But I believe that this honor should not only belong to me personally, but to my country and people. Zhou Xinghe paused, and continued, "I, Zhou Xinghe, am only an insignificant Chinese citizen, but I am proud to do what I can to strengthen the friendship between the Chinese people and the African people; I am very pleased that I can use the technology I invented to make it possible for African people to live in a home. ”
After the award ceremony, President Gilma hosted a dinner to entertain all the guests. In his toast, he said: "Mr. Zhou Xinghe has contributed to our country, and I toast him with 3 glasses of wine on behalf of the people of the whole country!" After that, he walked up to Zhou Xinghe and said to him, "These 3 glasses of wine, you open the bottle yourself and pour it yourself." ”
"Thank you, Dear President Gilma." This move by the president is regarded as the highest courtesy in their country. Although Zhou Xinghe usually does not drink, he clinked glasses with the president in front of President Gilma and drank all 3 glasses of wine.
"Good." President Gilma also dried up the wine in his glass, he patted Zhou Xinghe's shoulder with a smile, nodded to him, and left.
That night, Zhou Xinghe was drunk. He reveled in the joy of success.
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