Shen Jianping welcomed the guest to Harbin for economic and cultural exchange activities and introduced the tremendous changes in Harbin following the implementation of its new strategy, as well as the positive momentum in the development of the Federation's cultural initiatives. She stated: In recent years, the Municipal Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese has consistently attached great importance to cultural exchange work both domestically and internationally. Over the past few years, the Federation has invited students studying at music conservatories in countries such as the United States, Russia, and the United Kingdom to hold two "Voice of Overseas Chinese" concerts for students from their hometowns, which were well-received by all sectors of society; invited the famous Japan-based painter and patriotic overseas Chinese Wang Zhao to visit Harbin to discuss and exchange ideas on developing the city's overseas Chinese culture; hosted the "Grandeur and Style—Invitation Exhibition of Famous Chinese Painting Masters"; selected over 40 calligraphy and painting works to participate in the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese's "Japan International Ink Art Exhibition" and the "Affection for China: World Overseas Chinese Art Exhibition"; and selected works from members of the Municipal Federation's Photography Association to participate in the "Affection for China: World Overseas Chinese Photography Exhibition." She expressed hope that Wang Jiaming would leverage his advantages to build platforms, broaden new areas of cultural exchange between Harbin and Canada, and contribute to the development of the Federation's cultural work.
Wang Jiaming thanked the Municipal Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese for their hospitality. He stated that the Municipal Federation is the home of overseas Chinese, and it is our responsibility and honor to contribute to our hometown. In the future, he will certainly follow the requirements of the Federation to actively build a platform for economic, scientific, and cultural exchanges between Harbin and Canada, promote exchanges and cooperation between the two countries, and organize delegations of overseas Chinese to visit Harbin at appropriate times. This will allow them to better understand and recognize Harbin, and actively invest and start businesses in Harbin, contributing to the city's economic and social development.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Municipal Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese signed a friendly cooperation agreement with the Canada-China Friendship Development Promotion Association. On behalf of the Municipal Federation, Shen Jianping presented Wang Jiaming with a letter of appointment as an "Overseas Consultant for the Municipal Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese" and exchanged gifts.
