Overseas Chinese youth leaders visited the mausoleum of General Zhang Zizhong in Chongqing, vowing to share stories of China's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression with the world. The visit aimed to commemorate revolutionary martyrs and foster a spirit of unity among Chinese people globally.
A 2026 Overseas Chinese Media Guangxi Tour and Hong Kong Youth Guangxi Intangible Cultural Heritage Creative Camp launched on June 12 in Hezhou, Guangxi. The event brings together 26 overseas Chinese media representatives from 9 countries and 22 Hong Kong youths to promote Guangxi and Hezhou's culture and development.
A promotional seminar was held in Beibei District, Chongqing, for the "2026 Overseas Chinese Media and Overseas Chinese Leaders Sichuan-Chongqing Tour - Focusing on the Construction of the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle." Over 20 overseas Chinese media outlets and more than 10 prominent overseas Chinese leaders participated. The event highlighted Beibei's development, its connection to industrialist Lu Zuofu, and its efforts to attract investment and talent.
Overseas Chinese media representatives visited Tongjiang County, Bazhong City, Sichuan Province, to observe how the Qinba Mountains region is transforming local resources into industrial advantages, focusing on the Qingyu pig and Tremella mushroom industries.
Overseas Chinese media representatives visited Bazhong, Sichuan, exploring the Nanhan Grottoes and Yan Yangchu Museum. They marveled at the ancient Buddhist carvings and learned about the influential educator Yan Yangchu, gaining insights into China's history and modern development.
Yan Shu, Executive Chairman of the German Chongqing Chamber of Commerce, stated that overseas Chinese and organizations like the Chamber can leverage their unique advantages to bridge Sino-German industrial cooperation. He highlighted Chongqing's strengths in manufacturing and its appeal to German companies, emphasizing the complementary nature of Chinese and German industries and the role of overseas Chinese in facilitating investment and technology transfer.
Overseas Chinese media representatives visited China Civil Aviation Flight University's low-altitude talent training center in Chengdu, experiencing flight simulators and learning about talent cultivation for the low-altitude economy. The center aims to build a comprehensive talent system, with plans to expand training capacity.
The 2026 "Belt and Road" Overseas Chinese Cooperation and Development Conference in Chengdu showcased 8 key projects totaling over 17 billion yuan. The event facilitated matching overseas Chinese enterprises with Sichuan's opportunities, focusing on advanced sectors and fostering international trade and talent exchange.
Overseas Chinese media representatives visited Chengdu's Eastern New Area, focusing on the Tianfu International Airport Comprehensive Bonded Zone and the Future Medical City. They were impressed by Chengdu's new economic drivers and its growing role in global supply chains.
Representatives of overseas Chinese gathered in Wushan, Chongqing, for the "Belt and Road" Overseas Chinese Cooperation Development Conference's Three Gorges ecological inspection tour. They explored Wushan's natural beauty and development potential, engaging in discussions to foster cooperation in tourism, trade, and investment.
Overseas Chinese media representatives visited Chengdu High-tech Zone to experience the development of its robotics and international service systems. They witnessed humanoid robots, automated sorting systems, and smart recognition devices used in overseas markets, highlighting Chengdu's growing technological prowess and global integration.
Overseas Chinese media representatives visited Chengdu High-tech Zone, impressed by its advanced biomedical R&D and international influence. Companies showcased innovative drug discovery and digital dental technology, highlighting Chengdu's supportive industrial ecosystem and talent policies.
Overseas Chinese letters ('Qiaopi') from Wenchang, Hainan, dating back to the 1950s, reveal the hardships and warmth of Hainanese emigrants in Southeast Asia. A local specialty, 'envelope biscuits,' shaped like envelopes, also symbolizes their longing for home and safe returns.
KMT Chair Zheng Lijun spoke at an overseas Chinese banquet in San Francisco, claiming her recent trip to mainland China moved officials and media to tears and made her a daily trending topic. She believes cross-strait reconciliation requires US understanding and support, and ultimately, US-China reconciliation for global peace.
Pan Qiao, Chairman of Sino-Thai Jiye Investment Group, emphasizes the crucial role of young overseas Chinese merchants in fostering cultural exchange and economic cooperation within the Belt and Road Initiative. He highlights their unique advantages in navigating global markets and promoting mutual understanding and win-win development.
Zhao Zhangao, honorary president of the Myanmar China Overseas Enterprises Federation, stated that overseas Chinese are crucial bridges for China-Myanmar cooperation, leveraging their market knowledge and connections to facilitate economic and cultural exchange, especially within the Belt and Road Initiative framework.
The 2026 "Belt and Road" Overseas Chinese Cooperation and Development Conference opened in Chengdu on June 2, with nearly 700 guests from 120 countries and regions attending. The conference aims to gather the strength of overseas Chinese to write a new chapter for the Silk Road.
At the 2026 "Belt and Road" Overseas Chinese Cooperation Development Conference in Chengdu, Chongqing showcased its advantages and industrial strength, inviting global overseas Chinese to explore cooperation in tourism, new energy, and other fields. Speakers highlighted Chongqing's business environment and the role of overseas Chinese in fostering economic and cultural integration.
Chongqing presented its "City Scroll" at the 2026 "Belt and Road" Overseas Chinese Cooperation and Development Conference in Chengdu, inviting overseas Chinese to explore its beauty, culture, industry, and openness. The city highlighted its unique geography, logistics network, rich history, strong industrial base, and favorable business environment.
Huang Zaisheng, Honorary President of the Tanzania Chinese Chamber of Commerce, stated that overseas Chinese are crucial bridges for the Belt and Road Initiative, leveraging their understanding of both Chinese and local markets to facilitate economic and infrastructure connections. He highlighted the role of the China-Tanzania Industrial Park in supporting Chinese enterprises expanding into Africa.
An economic and trade exchange event, "Overseas Chinese Aid Thousands of Enterprises and Products Go Global," was held in Chengdu, Sichuan, on June 2nd. The event aims to build a platform for overseas Chinese merchants and domestic enterprises to foster trade, leveraging the strength of overseas Chinese merchant organizations to help Sichuan and Chongqing enterprises and products expand globally.
Young overseas Chinese merchants are returning to Zhejiang, China, to invest in real industries like manufacturing, semiconductors, and healthcare. They leverage international experience and advanced technology to drive economic growth and contribute to national development.
Hong Kong tycoon Yu Guochun stated that overseas Chinese are evolving from traditional 'bridge builders' to 'co-builders' of the Belt and Road Initiative, acting as connectors for economic and trade cooperation and facilitators of cultural exchange. He emphasized their unique advantage in bridging China and the world, aiding Chinese brands in localization and cultural dissemination through 'small yet beautiful' livelihood projects.
Huang Yinhua, Chairman of the Indonesian Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, stated that overseas Chinese are indispensable natural bridges for the Belt and Road Initiative, leveraging their cultural, legal, and market understanding to foster trust and facilitate project implementation. He highlighted opportunities in infrastructure, digital economy, green energy, and cross-border e-commerce, particularly noting the potential in the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle.
