A group of Filipino Chinese leaders and overseas Chinese representatives visited Gansu, China from Aug.7 to 13, 2024.
The delegation, invited by the Gansu Provincial Government’s Overseas Chinese Affairs Office, included Samuel Uy, president of the Chinese Filipino Business Club Inc.; Yao Jinzhen, president of the Philippine Jin Jiang General Association Inc.; and Wang Shuhou, honorary president of the Philippine Hong Chong Grand Masson Association Inc.
The visit was part of a larger “Overseas Chinese Visiting Group” tour, which also featured participants from Malaysia, Cambodia, Canada, Australia, Italy and Kyrgyzstan.
Special lectures on the Belt and Road Initiative and tours of Gansu and Wuwei cities were conducted during the event.
A highlight was a visit to a high-tech pear farm, where the delegation admired the advanced technology and efficient production methods.
Gansu, located in northwestern China and an important part of the ancient Silk Road, covers 450,000 square kilometers.
It is known for its industries, including crude oil, metallurgy, chemicals and food processing, with a GDP of 1 trillion Chinese yuan in 2021.
The delegation was impressed by Gansu’s economic progress and its cultural heritage, gaining a deeper understanding of the province’s growing role in China’s development.
The event showcased Gansu’s growing role in China’s economy and its transformation under the Belt and Road Initiative.
It gave the overseas Chinese leaders a better understanding of Gansu’s importance and economic potential.
