Stay updated on Spain's investment immigration and Spain news: To recognize the bridging and leading roles of outstanding Chinese individuals between China and Spain, as well as their contributions to the integration of local expatriates, and to celebrate the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Spain, the Department of Social Affairs of the Community of Madrid held the "Outstanding Contribution Award for Chinese Nationals" ceremony on December 20. Approximately 100 attendees were present at the award ceremony, including representatives from various Chinese community organizations in Spain, Deputy Chief of the Chinese Embassy in Spain Huang Yazhong, Director of the Immigration Bureau of the Community of Madrid Pablo Gomez Tavira, award recipients, and local media representatives.
At around noon that day, the award ceremony officially commenced. A representative of Chinese nationals in Spain delivered a speech, during which Xu Songhua expressed the desire of the Chinese community in Spain to promote cultural exchange and harmonious relations between China and Spain. He stated that this award ceremony serves as a great encouragement for the Chinese community in Madrid, and that everyone will continue to work hard to be good residents and citizens of Madrid.
Subsequently, Mr. Huang Yazhong, representative of the Chinese Embassy, expressed gratitude to the Community Government for its meticulous arrangements for the award ceremony and extended warm congratulations to the award recipients and associations. In his speech, he said: "The Embassy is willing to work hand in hand with the Community Government and Chinese community organizations in the future to support and assist Chinese expatriates in better integrating into the local society, sharing joys and sorrows with the local people. At the same time, we will utilize our longstanding connections with China as the largest new-type economy to promote local economic and social development and friendly cooperation between China and Spain."
Pablo Gomez Tavira, Director of the Immigration Bureau of the Community of Madrid, concluded by stating that this is a special day, not only as a wonderful moment with Christmas approaching, but also as the Chinese New Year is near. The Immigration Bureau has always advocated the policy of "peaceful coexistence and joint development."
He then thanked the award recipients for their contributions to the in-depth development of the relationship between Spain and the two countries.
