After 12 years, the Laotian Consul General in Hong Kong, Xian Zhonghe, who had studied in Jinan, once again set foot on the land of Qilu. I have seen more advanced manufacturing, a greater emphasis on green development concepts, and a more diverse and inclusive culture, "he said." If there is anything that has not changed, it is the taste of Shandong cuisine, which is still nostalgic. "From the 21st to the 27th, Xian Zhonghe followed the foreign delegation and business delegation organized by the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region into Shandong to explore opportunities for high-level cooperation between Shandong and Hong Kong. Visiting Confucius Temple, climbing Mount Taishan Mountain, experiencing high-tech, tasting Tsingtao Beer... The members of the delegation said that there is broad space for cooperation between Shandong and Hong Kong, and there are unlimited opportunities for development. Isn't it a pleasure to have friends coming from afar In Qufu, the hometown of Confucius, members of the visiting delegation gained a deep understanding of Confucianism and explored the origins of traditional Chinese culture. The mutual understanding and respect of cultures are prerequisites for enhancing trust and cooperation, "said Yin Hanmo, an economic analyst at the UAE Consulate General in Hong Kong. In the current challenge facing the global governance system, Confucianism is of great significance in promoting the diversity and inclusive coexistence of world civilizations. At the summit of Mount Taishan Mountain, the members of the delegation were intoxicated with the grandeur of the "small mountains at a glance" and saw more opportunities for cooperation. There are many opportunities for cooperation between Tai'an City and Nepal in cultural exchange and tourism. We can jointly attract more tourists, enhance cultural ties, and promote economic growth. We can also explore opportunities for cooperation in agriculture, handicrafts, and technology, "said Udaya Bahadur Ranamaga, Consul General of Nepal in Hong Kong. The Executive Chairman of the Hong Kong East Timor General Chamber of Commerce, Carrie Lam, stated that foreign delegations and business communities have gained a deep understanding of Shandong through Hong Kong, which reflects the unique advantage of Hong Kong in connecting China and foreign countries. She looks forward to working with other members of the Hong Kong Foreign Chamber of Commerce to promote the excellent traditional Chinese culture to the world. Shandong is not only a cultural and economic province, but also one of the provinces with the most complete industrial categories in China. From traditional Chinese medicine to red wine, clothing to home appliances, printers to high-speed trains, "Made in Shandong" left a deep impression on the visiting delegation members. The quality of Chinese wine is also very good, but few people know about it overseas. I want to introduce such good wine to East Timor After visiting the Changyu Wine Culture Museum in Yantai, Zhan Mari said that the local people in East Timor are accustomed to drinking a type of "tree wine" made from palm tree juice, and Shandong has advanced brewing technology. She hopes to cooperate in developing new products. At Weihai Weigao Group, members of the visiting delegation were attracted by advanced medical equipment such as surgical robots. Jonathan Vawasu, Strategic Director of Baobai Medical Insurance, said that he was impressed by the relentless pursuit of innovation, high-intensity R&D investment, and energy-saving and environmental protection concepts of high-tech enterprises in Shandong. The company will consider cooperating with Weigao Group. It can be seen that Shandong is developing into a low-carbon and high-tech industrial powerhouse province. Shandong's manufacturing industry has always been strong, and now there is a greater emphasis on innovation and technology, which gives us confidence in its future development Vawasu said. At the Qingdao Beer Museum, members of the visiting delegation tasted the fresh raw beer from this century old brewery and praised the company's continuous improvement in production technology. I am particularly impressed by the scale and technology of the distillery, as they have world-class production lines, "said Tan Jianzhong, Chairman of the Hong Kong Canadian Chamber of Commerce. In 1993, Qingdao Beer was listed in Hong Kong, leading the first wave of mainland enterprises going public in Hong Kong. According to data from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, as of the end of April this year, there were a total of 55 Shandong companies listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with a total financing amount exceeding HKD 72 billion. We warmly welcome Shandong enterprises to use Hong Kong as a platform to go global and raise funds through listing, and we also welcome Shandong friends to use Hong Kong as a platform to attract overseas talents, funds, and projects Chen Baili, Deputy Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, said. He stated that Hong Kong is vigorously investing resources in developing innovative technology, while Shandong Province is also actively promoting the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation. There is also great potential for cooperation between the two places in the field of innovation and science in the future. Starting from March this year, citizens of Qingdao can apply for a "personal tourism visa" to travel to Hong Kong and Macau. Members of the visiting delegation stated that this will further promote cultural exchanges between Shandong and Hong Kong, and expand economic and trade cooperation between the two regions. Cui Jianchun, a special envoy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong, said that the visit was fruitful. The members of the visiting delegation had a vivid experience of China's high-quality development and high-level opening-up, and deeply appreciated China's excellent traditional culture represented by Confucianism. They will better help Hong Kong play the role of a "super contact person" and a "super value-added person". Hong Kong has entered a new stage of development from governance to prosperity, and Shandong is striving to promote high-quality development. We believe that both sides can further work together and create new brilliance in the cooperation between Shandong and Hong Kong He said. (New Society)