Chinese On September 29, 2024, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the high-profile "2024 Qiaohai Youth Development Conference and New Generation Innovation and Entrepreneurship Conference" was grandly concluded in Haikou, Hainan. Guided by the All-China Youth Federation and co-sponsored by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the Hainan Provincial Government and the Hainan Youth Federation, the conference attracted nearly 300 youth representatives from many countries and regions around the world, including United States, Canada, France, Germany, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan and other places. The conference aims to promote innovative cooperation and cultural exchanges among international youth, and jointly build a platform for youth development in the context of globalization.
As the outstanding youth representatives of the Japan, Mr. Guo Lei, an overseas specially invited member of the All-China Youth Federation and chairman of the All-Japan China Youth Federation (ACYF), and Mr. Yang Dongying, chairman of the All-Japan China Youth Federation and vice chairman of the All-China Youth Federation (ACYF), attended the event. Mr. Guo Lei participated in important agendas such as the "Overseas Talent Youth Roundtable", "Overseas Chinese Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Dialogue" and "Youth New Consumption Dialogue", demonstrating the firm determination of overseas Chinese and Chinese youth around the world to work together to create a better future.
At the opening ceremony of the "Generation Z Cultural Exchange Camp", Mr. Guo Lei, as a navigator, delivered a keynote speech entitled "Gathering Strength: The Global Linkage between the Overseas Chinese Youth Federation and Public Welfare Forces". He reviewed the glorious history of the All-China Youth Federation since its establishment in 2021, and especially emphasized the organization's outstanding contribution in promoting exchanges and cooperation between China and Japan in the fields of economy, culture and education. Through public welfare activities such as earthquake prevention and disaster prevention lectures, anti-fraud publicity, and youth projects such as cultural forums, the All-China Youth Federation not only helps overseas Chinese in Japan better integrate into local society, but also injects new vitality into the spread of Chinese culture in Japan.
In his speech, Mr. Guo Lei made special mention of the outstanding performance of the Dragon Chinese Aid Association in Japan (Dragon Group). During the global pandemic and when a strong earthquake struck Ishikawa Prefecture in Japan in early 2024, the Dragon Group acted quickly to provide critical support to overseas Chinese and local residents in Japan, demonstrating the courage of overseas Chinese and Chinese to take responsibility. This series of actions not only demonstrates the prominent role of overseas Chinese and Chinese in international public welfare undertakings, but also further strengthens the mutual understanding and cooperation between the Chinese and Japanese peoples.
Looking ahead, Mr. Guo Lei said that overseas Chinese youth around the world will continue to work with organizations such as the All-China Youth Federation and the Dragon Group to promote wider international cooperation and public welfare actions. He called on all the young people attending the meeting to work together, actively participate in scientific and technological innovation and public welfare undertakings, and contribute to the promotion of world peace and prosperity.
The conference built a platform for young people from all over the world to enhance friendship and exchanges, and also provided them with an opportunity to show themselves and discuss future development together. With the construction of Hainan Free Trade Port in full swing, more and more overseas Chinese young people will shoulder the mission of the times on this platform and jointly draw a better blueprint for the future.