The officiating guests cut the ribbon
Exhibit to commemorate Zhou Enlai’s birthday
held in Hong Kong
2018 is the 120th anniversary of the birth of Premier Zhou Enlai, the main founder and leader of the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army.
To commemorate the birthday of Premier Zhou, Hong Kong citizens were shown examples of the real historical contribution made by Zhou Enlai and the older generation of revolutionaries for the creation of a new China,. The awareness of Hong Kong people, especially the younger generation, about the country and the nation was enhanced.
The Hong Kong Association of Overseas Chinese Associations, the Huai’an Municipal Party Committee, and the Huai’an Zhou Enlai Memorial Authority are supported by the Central Government Liaison Office in Hong Kong, the Office of the Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Civil Affairs Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Huai’an Municipal Party Committee.
Speaker Zhou Bingde
The exhibit, titled “Zhou Enlai, the People’s Premier,” was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center from May 8th to 11th, 2018.
On the afternoon of May 8, the grand opening ceremony was held. Attending were: The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Lin Zhengyue, Director of the Liaison Office of the Central Government in Hong Kong Wang Zhimin, Deputy Director of the Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and Overseas Chinese Affairs Committee of the National Committee of the People’s Republic of China Min Weiping, Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Xie Feng, Commander of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army in Hong Kong Tan Benhong, Central Yang Jian, Deputy Director of the Government Liaison Office in Hong Kong Yang Jian, Honorary Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Member of the 10th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, Zhou Enlai, Zhou Enide, Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, Zhou Enlai, Zhou Jianjian, Chairman of the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Liang Junyan, National People Tan Yaozong, member of the Standing Committee of the General Assembly, Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and Chairman of the Federation of Overseas Chinese Associations of Hong Kong Yu Guochun.
At the opening ceremony, Lin Zhengyue, Wang Zhimin, Xie Feng, Yu Guochun, and Zhou Bingde addressed each other and expressed their respect for and remembrance of Premier Zhou Enlai, telling the story of Premier Zhou and Hong Kong.
Speech by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mrs Carrie Lam
In her speech, Mrs Lam said that Premier Zhou’s lifelong service to the people is a model for public officials to follow. As the founding father of the People’s Republic of China, Premier Zhou served as Prime Minister for 26 years and made great contributions to the country’s development.
His honest and clean image is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people; he is deeply loved by the people. He was known as “the People’s Premier.” Zhou Enlai was one of the main founders of the diplomatic profession in New China, and did a lot of basic and pioneering work for Hong Kong’s return to the Mainland.
I would like to thank Bauhinia Magazine for supporting and cooperating with the Central Government Liaison Office in Hong Kong, the PLA People’s Liberation Army in Hong Kong, and the Foreign Ministry’s Hong Kong Special Rapporteur’s Office in Hong Kong, for holding this large-scale exhibition in Hong Kong so that the people of Hong Kong people can have the opportunity to see it. Visiting these precious exhibits and seeing these historic photos will provide a deeper understanding of Premier Zhou and the country’s history.
Address by Wang Zhimin, Director of the Central Government Liaison Office in Hong Kong
In his speech, Wang Zhimin said, “We deeply cherish the memory of our beloved People’s Premier, Zhou Enlai. More than 500 precious historical pictures and more than 100 objects are displayed in this exhibition. The great history of Premier Zhou, as he relentlessly strove for national uinity, his deeds for the Chinese nation and the Chinese people, also remind us of Zhou Premier’s deep feelings for the people of Hong Kong people, their noble spirit, as we learn from his great spirit, his high moral character, and great personal style.”
Wang Zhimin pointed out that on this occasion, the places where Zhou once worked and was always concerned about, demonstrate his friends’ deep memory of the great man and his lofty philosophy. “His noble personality will inspire us to work together to work together for the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong, and for the Chinese dream — the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.”
Xie Feng, Commissioner of the Office of the Commissioner for Foreign Affairs of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Xie Feng said Chinese diplomats have deep feelings about Premier Zhou. “He was our first Foreign Minister, and the founder of diplomacy for New China.” Premier Zhou is an immortal monument to China’s diplomacy. He served as Minister for Foreign Affairs for nine years, and was in charge of diplomacy for 26 years. He was a decision maker, a commander, and a practitioner. Premier Zhou had visited Hong Kong three times; he left his footprints in Central, Sheung Wan and Kowloon. The Premier always cared about his Hong Kong friends. The historical process of Hong Kong’s return reflects his farsightedness. Today, we can comfort him, that Hong Kong has successfully returned to China. “One country, two systems” has changed from a scientific concept to a practical reality. Chinahas made great strides in diplomacy, and its international status has risen as never before. Its international influence and appeal have been further enhanced. The Chinese nation is experiencing a historical leap — from standing up, to becoming rich and strong.
Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and Chairman of the Federation of Overseas Chinese Associations of Hong Kong Yu Guochun Address
In his speech, Yu Guochun said that Premier Zhou wrote a message when he was young: “Let China enter the world.” Today, we are closer to, confident and capable of achieving his goal of the rejuvenation of the China than at any time in history. Today’s young people are struggling to innovate and stride forward into a new era. During this exhibition, more than 140 outstanding Hong Kong high school students have served as volunteers and tour guides. We believe that through the extraordinary stories of these young people, they will inspire more young people to achieve a new era: ‘Dream and work hard’”.
The Honorary Chairman of the Organizing Committee, the 10th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference
In her speech, Zhou Bingde said that her uncle Zhou Enlai formed a deep bond with Hong Kong. “This was a patriotic position, fully expressed in the early stages of the revolution; Hong Kong always had his attention. Today, I stand on the land of Hong Kong, which reunited with the motherland 21 years ago, and I am deeply gratified to see Hong Kong’s political stability, economic prosperity and social harmony. I believe that exhibition today will be of far-reaching significance for Hong Kong and Macao and our overseas friends, especially the young people, to recognize to recognize and take responsibility for the rejuvenation of China.”
Lin Zhengyue, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, issued a commemorative certificate to the Huai’an Municipal Committee of the CPC
Xie Feng, Commissioner of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong, presented the Memorial Cup to Director Zhou Xiaolai of the Memorial Authority of the Zhou Enlai Memorial Authority
The exhibition covered an area of more than 2,000 square meters. It consisted of more than 500 important historical images, and 119 physical objects. It focused on Zhou Enlai’s classic historical moments, an authentic representation of his outstanding merit and extraordinary life, and that of his wife Deng Yingchao — the “Great Contributions and Sacrifices Made in the Causes of Revolution, Statehood, Diplomacy, and Peace.”
The content of the exhibit was divided into five major parts: School years, which helped determine the future; the revolutionary process, the old age years, and the style of life. More than 500 historical pictures reveal the life of Premier Zhou Enlai. The exhibits and commentary were provided and validated by Zhou Enlai’s professional research authority, Huaian Zhou Enlai Memorial Hall.
The exhibition displayed 67 sets of 119 precious objects, including letters and clothing worn by Premier Zhou Enlai. From these objects, you can see the hard work and plain work style of the original revolutionary generation, and the details of their lives in the revolutionary era.
At the same time, the exhibition showed precious historical films such as “Haihua Huakai”, “Beijing Xiyuan Airport Military Parade”, “Shili Long Street to the Prime Minister”, “Ode to the River”, “Heartwater Conservancy Construction” and “Great Zhou Enlai.”
Secondary school students in Hong Kong host
For the exhibition, more than 140 outstanding Hong Kong high school students were selected as tour guides by the Hong Kong Student Activities Committee. They received training from Zhou Enlai’s professional research institutions before the exhibition. At the exhibition site, they used Cantonese to explain to the Hong Kong audience the entire exhibition, introducing the stories behind the little-known national decisions of the year, Premier Zhou’s rich and varied diplomatic practices, and the touching life of his wife Deng Yingchao.
Leaders and guests visited the exhibition
Also present at the opening ceremony were: Chairman and Chairman of the Founding Federation of Hong Kong Overseas Chinese Society, Chen Youqing, Vice Chairman of the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, Member of the Standing Committee of the Twelfth National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, Chairman of the Hong Kong Association of Overseas Chinese Associations, and Changjiang Garment Co., Ltd. Managing Director Chen Yongqi, Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and Chairman of China Resources (Group) Co., Ltd. Fu Yuning, Standing Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and Chairman of the Hong Kong Volunteer Workers Association, Tan Jinqiu, Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, Chairman of the Hong Kong Association of Fujian Societies Wu Hao, Xuan Wen Department of the Central Government Liaison Office in Hong Kong Minister Wenwen Zhu, Minister of Coordination of the Liaison Office of the Central Government in Hong Kong Shen Chong, Deputy Director of the Joint Liaison Office of the Central Government in Hong Kong Li Pozhong, Deputy Minister of Youth of the Central Government Liaison Office in Hong Kong Yang Chengwei, Deputy Director of the Civil Affairs Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR Government Chen Jizhi, Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, Chairman of the Dagong Wenhui Media Group Jiang Zaizhong, Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Member of the Shenzhen Municipal People’s Political Consultative Conference, Chairman of the Hong Kong Warren Group Co., Ltd. Lin Kelun, Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Member of the Standing Committee of the Huai’an Municipal Committee of the Chinese Communist Party, and Minister of Information Zhou Yi, China Yuan Shu, Vice President of Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, National People’s Congress Wu Qiubei, President of the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions, Wang Mingang, Chairman of the National People’s Congress and Chairman of Gengyi (Group) Co., Ltd., Vice Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Yu Pengchun, Member of the Standing Committee of the Guangdong CPPCC, Chairman of the Hong Kong Meizhou Association, Vice Chairman of the Organizing Committee, National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Member Lu Shaojie, Chairman of Shandong Xinchao Energy Co., Ltd., Vice Chairman of the Organizing Committee, member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, and Chairman of High-Tech Group Co., Ltd. Gao Peixuan, Vice Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, and Chairman of the Hong Kong Student Activities Committee Long Ziming, Group Deputy Chairman of the Committee, Sun Xiaoyan, Director of Huai’an Zhou Enlai Memorial Authority, Vice Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Executive Director of Huasheng Group Gong Center, Vice Chairman of Organizing Committee, President of Hong Kong Cultural Exchange Promotion Association Hu Yuming, Vice Chairman of Organizing Committee Chairman Qiu Zhencheng, Chairman of Zhengda Trading (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd., Lian Jintian, President of the People’s Daily Hong Kong Branch, Xu Xinying, Executive President of Mirror News Culture Enterprise Co., Ltd., Zhang Xiayan, President of the Hong Kong Chinese Enterprises Association, and Zheng Guohan, President of Lingnan University, Hong Kong. Deputy Chairman of the Organizing Committee, member of the Guangdong Provincial People’s Political Consultative Conference, and chairman of Hong Kong Community Association Chen Younan, President of the Alliance for Peace and Development, President of China Banking International Lin Guangzhao, Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of the Hong Kong Association of Societies, Li Fengqiong, Member of the Twelfth National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, Executive Vice President of the Hong Kong Association of Jiangsu Societies Yang Yaozhong, and Shenzhen, Hong Kong Zeng Dengfa, executive vice president and secretary-general of the Association of Societies, Wu Hongbin, president of the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong, Wang Jiabin, president of the China News Agency Hong Kong Branch, chairman of the organizing committee, president of the Bauhinia magazine, and editor-in-chief Yang Yong.
Another 800 guests from all sectors of society attended the opening ceremony attended the exhibition.
(Jia Tongyu, Bauhinia Network, Huai’an Unlimited, May 8th)
