More than 1,600 Fujian entrepreneurs from 91 countries and regions attended the 8th World Fujian-Origin Entrepreneurs Conference in Fuzhou, China on June 18, 2025.
Hosted by the People’s Government of Fujian Province, the conference is held every three years and
serves as a platform for Fujian entrepreneurs to network, promote investment, connect projects and foster cooperation between chambers of commerce.
It also aims to promote the Fujian merchant spirit, unite the global Fujian business community and support the province’s high-quality development and continued openness to the international market.
This year’s event was integrated with the 23rd China-Straits Innovation and Project Achievements Fair.
As part of the Fujian Province Investment Promotion Conference, themed “Invest Fujian- Choose Special Economic Zones,” 20 projects were signed with a total investment of 24.53 billion yuan.
The projects cover sectors such as new energy, new materials, artificial intelligence and modern financial services.
Victor Lim, president of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII), attended the event and delivered a speech as a representative of the overseas Chinese community.
Lim said he feels proud to see the new China achieving world-renowned success across various industries. He noted that Fujian is the hometown of many overseas Chinese and is one of the most competitive provinces in China.
Lim said the FFCCCII plays a vital role in strengthening ties between Fujian and the Philippines. The organization will continue to promote mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples.
In cooperation with the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines, the FFCCCII will also host a series of celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between China and the Philippines.
The conference reaffirmed Fujian’s role as a global business hub and showcased new opportunities for international cooperation and investment.
