Ambassador Duan and his team first listened to the work report from the construction units. Cai Zongjie, Chief Architect of the Singapore Design Firm, introduced the design process and philosophy of the cultural centre. Teng Yunpeng, Project Manager of Qingjian International (Nanyang) Group, introduced the project overview, safety construction measures, quality management, current construction progress, and construction plans.
After the report, Ambassador Duan expressed full affirmation of the construction work of the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre and thanked the participating units. He pointed out that the construction project of the Chinese Cultural Centre has received extensive attention from various sectors of Singaporean society, which is of great significance to the development of friendly relations between China and Singapore. He hopes that all participating units will be highly attentive and strict in construction under the premise of safety, ensuring the quality and quantity of the entire project.
The Chairman and General Manager of Qingjian International (Nanyang) Group, Zuo Haibin, stated that the company will continue to work hard to complete the construction tasks with high quality, making the cultural centre a “fine project” and contributing to the development of Sino-Singaporean friendly relations.
Ambassador Duan and his team subsequently visited the construction site to see the progress of the project and warmly visited the construction workers on the frontline, understanding their work and living conditions, and urged them to pay attention to construction safety and health, while diligently performing all aspects of the construction work.
The Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre was established during President Hu Jintao's state visit to Singapore in November 2009, and in November 2010, Vice President Xi Jinping and Minister Mentor Goh Chok Tong jointly laid the foundation for the cultural centre. Construction began in December 2012, and it is scheduled to complete in September 2014.
