第一篇：世界華人華商聯(lián)合會(huì)執(zhí)行主席 宋朝田先生大會(huì)致辭
世界華人華商聯(lián)合會(huì)執(zhí)行主席 宋朝田先生大會(huì)致辭——
世界華人華商第12次大會(huì) 第三屆世界華人經(jīng)貿(mào)文化發(fā)展論壇暨‘龍之子’華人年度人物頒獎(jiǎng)盛典 尊敬的 各位將軍、各位部長(zhǎng)、各位大使閣下、各位國(guó)際友好組織代表、各位華人華商華僑、以及一直關(guān)心、支持
愛(ài)華事業(yè)的新聞媒體、社會(huì)各界 的新老朋友們:
大家好！
隨處隆冬、熱情似火！
首先，我謹(jǐn)代表本次大會(huì)的組委會(huì)向所有參會(huì)的領(lǐng)導(dǎo)和嘉賓致以真摯的謝意和熱烈的歡迎！
今年是龍年，是全球華人共同的本命年，是承前啟后、繼往開(kāi)來(lái)的盛世華年，十八大的勝利召開(kāi)，更令我們?nèi)蛉A人華商華僑振奮不已、作為龍的傳人的中華兒女，今天有幸在這里歡聚一堂、更有機(jī)會(huì)問(wèn)鼎‘龍之子’的至高榮譽(yù)，2012年的12月22日，注定是不平凡的，傳說(shuō)中的‘世界末日’的第一天,根據(jù)瑪雅人的長(zhǎng)歷法(Long Count Calendar)，2012年12月21日將是本次人類(lèi)文明結(jié)束的日子。此后，人類(lèi)將進(jìn)入與本次文明毫無(wú)關(guān)系的一個(gè)全新的文明?，斞湃藳](méi)有提到什么原因使本次文明終結(jié)。有一點(diǎn)看來(lái)很明確，這個(gè)終結(jié)日并不意味著什么大劫難的到來(lái)，而是在暗示一種全人類(lèi)在精神和意識(shí)方面的覺(jué)醒和轉(zhuǎn)變，從而進(jìn)入新的文明。
那我們有理由相信，今天的世界華人盛典預(yù)示了新的文明將從這里開(kāi)啟，騰飛的中華龍將舞動(dòng)奇跡，帶領(lǐng)全球華人、影響世界走向人類(lèi)歷史新的輝煌！
我們?nèi)蛉A人華商華僑應(yīng)該感謝中國(guó)共產(chǎn)黨、感謝一代代黨中央領(lǐng)導(dǎo)集體帶領(lǐng)中國(guó)人民、乃至全球華人克服千難萬(wàn)險(xiǎn)、從一個(gè)勝利到另一個(gè)勝利，特別是過(guò)去的十年來(lái)，在改革開(kāi)放三十年發(fā)展基礎(chǔ)上，面對(duì)重重挑戰(zhàn)、面對(duì)瞬息萬(wàn)變的國(guó)際國(guó)內(nèi)形勢(shì)，取得了和諧穩(wěn)定、科學(xué)持續(xù)發(fā)展的佳績(jī)，成為世界經(jīng)濟(jì)復(fù)蘇的發(fā)動(dòng)機(jī)，成為中國(guó)全面建設(shè)小康社會(huì)的堅(jiān)定基石。
正如總書(shū)記參觀(guān)大型展覽《復(fù)興之路》時(shí)發(fā)表重要講話(huà)，深情闡述中華民族偉大復(fù)興“中國(guó)夢(mèng)”。全體華僑華人深刻感受到了總書(shū)記所說(shuō)的：“國(guó)家好，民族好，大家才會(huì)好。
之所以我們?nèi)A人華商華僑的地位在世界上越來(lái)越高，影響力也越來(lái)越大，這一切都源于我們有一個(gè)強(qiáng)大的依靠：偉大的祖**親！
我們時(shí)刻牢記：中國(guó)和平崛起！永遠(yuǎn)不稱(chēng)霸！但我們也絕不會(huì)容忍任何人、任何國(guó)家踐踏和侵犯我們神圣的領(lǐng)土主權(quán)，面對(duì)日本右翼分子和政府的購(gòu)島鬧劇，世界華人華商聯(lián)合會(huì)第一時(shí)間站出來(lái)，發(fā)起世界華人藝術(shù)家愛(ài)國(guó)保釣大行動(dòng)，號(hào)召大家文明愛(ài)國(guó)、理性愛(ài)國(guó)，得到將軍、部長(zhǎng)、海內(nèi)外書(shū)畫(huà)名家、文化名人、華人華商華僑的積極相應(yīng)，再一次證明我們要萬(wàn)眾一心、團(tuán)結(jié)一致，中華民族是偉大的民族，堅(jiān)持中國(guó)共產(chǎn)黨的正確領(lǐng)導(dǎo)，就一定能迎來(lái)中華民族的偉大復(fù)興！
龍騰盛世、社會(huì)和諧，每一個(gè)中國(guó)人都能深切地感受到幸福就在我們身邊！影響世界、和平崛起的中華民族不但是中國(guó)人的福音，更是全世界人民的福音！全球華人華商華僑義不容辭，任重道遠(yuǎn)，為建設(shè)更加美好、更加富強(qiáng)的祖國(guó)奮斗終身！
盛世出英才、龍騰駕祥云！
‘龍之子’年度人物頒獎(jiǎng)盛典令全球華人期待，也吸引了全世界的目光！
由于諸位的光臨，盛典將更加精彩！
新年即將到來(lái)，預(yù)祝祖國(guó)繁榮富強(qiáng)。預(yù)祝各位首長(zhǎng)、各位來(lái)賓、華人朋友們：
新年快樂(lè)、萬(wàn)事如意、闔家團(tuán)圓、幸福連連！
最后，再一次感謝各位的光臨！
第二篇：大會(huì)執(zhí)行主席致辭 2014重癥年會(huì)
大會(huì)執(zhí)行主席致辭
尊敬的各位同道、各位朋友：
重慶，一座佇立于兩江環(huán)抱中的巍巍山城，八百里錦繡河山在這里傾吐著三千年巴渝文化的芬芳；重慶，一座歷經(jīng)滄桑的抗戰(zhàn)名城，滾滾長(zhǎng)江，滔滔嘉陵在這里揮灑著重慶人的俠骨柔腸。中華醫(yī)學(xué)會(huì)重癥醫(yī)學(xué)分會(huì)第8 次全國(guó)重癥醫(yī)學(xué)大會(huì)將于2014 年5 月22-26 日在重慶隆重召開(kāi)，我謹(jǐn)代表重慶重癥醫(yī)學(xué)界同仁對(duì)全國(guó)同道們表示誠(chéng)摯的歡迎和衷心的感謝。我們將以組織好“更高、更新、更精彩”的盛會(huì)回報(bào)這份情意！
五月的重慶，氣候宜人，郁郁蔥蔥。會(huì)議之余，您可以泛舟體味“朝天匯流”的兩江豪情；可以登高南山一覽天上星、水中月、萬(wàn)家燈的霧都夜色；還可以流連于大足石刻，感受千年石窟藝術(shù)鬼斧神工般的魅力。
“重癥醫(yī)學(xué)：臨床與科學(xué)研究”是本次大會(huì)極具挑戰(zhàn)又引領(lǐng)未來(lái)的主題。中華醫(yī)學(xué)會(huì)重癥醫(yī)學(xué)分會(huì)發(fā)展即將臨近第一個(gè)十年的結(jié)點(diǎn)，我們經(jīng)歷了“重癥醫(yī)學(xué)在中國(guó)”建設(shè)的艱辛，通過(guò)“規(guī)范發(fā)展5 周年”，迎來(lái)了“重癥醫(yī)學(xué)的春天”。我們通過(guò)強(qiáng)化的ICU 的質(zhì)量、管理、監(jiān)測(cè)、治療，使“我的ICU”讓病人更安全。我們深入思考了“重癥醫(yī)學(xué)整體觀(guān)下的亞專(zhuān)科建設(shè)”，探討學(xué)科發(fā)展的方向。今天，隨著重癥醫(yī)學(xué)臨床的不斷規(guī)范與深入、科研的蓬勃發(fā)展，我們以重癥醫(yī)學(xué)人特有的勇氣與包容，直面新的問(wèn)題和挑戰(zhàn)，尋找重癥醫(yī)學(xué)臨床與科研的契合點(diǎn)，探討新的治療理論，拓展臨床實(shí)踐的廣闊道路。
天下快意之事莫若友，快友之事莫若談。在重癥醫(yī)學(xué)臨床與科研的廣闊論壇里，有你，有我，有他，我們同行必將激起重癥醫(yī)學(xué)燦爛的火花！必將對(duì)重癥醫(yī)學(xué)事業(yè)的發(fā)展起到巨大的推動(dòng)作用！
重慶，見(jiàn)證了歷史重大變遷，見(jiàn)證了直轄以后的蓬勃發(fā)展，讓這座美麗的城市再一次見(jiàn)證中國(guó)重癥醫(yī)學(xué)事業(yè)的發(fā)展成就，再一次見(jiàn)證中國(guó)重癥醫(yī)學(xué)人努力拼搏、勇攀高峰的歷史足跡！
同道們、朋友們，讓我們相聚在5 月的重慶，分享成果，共敘友情。山城重慶歡迎您！重慶重癥醫(yī)學(xué)同道歡迎您！
周發(fā)春
重慶醫(yī)科大學(xué)附屬第一醫(yī)院重癥醫(yī)學(xué)科
中華醫(yī)學(xué)會(huì)重癥醫(yī)學(xué)分會(huì)常委
重慶市醫(yī)學(xué)會(huì)重癥醫(yī)學(xué)專(zhuān)業(yè)委員會(huì)主任委員
2014 年3 月
第三篇：李顯龍2011華商大會(huì)英文致辭
The Chinese Entrepreneur Diaspora
Although the WCEC is only 20 years old, it honours a centuries-old phenomenon.Way back in the 2nd century B.C., during the Han dynasty,Chinese envoys explored the Western Regions – the Central Asian lands far west of China, and traders opened the Silk Road to trade with Rome.Later, from the Song dynasty a thousand years ago, overseas Chinese communities sprung up all over Southeast Asia.In the last two centuries, Chinese emigrated to every continent in the world, often to work as labourers in plantations, railroads, or mines.Wherever they went, Chinese communities thrived.They shared a culture of hard work and thrift, and focused on preserving family ties and educating their children.Many worked their way up from poor beginnings to become successful businessmen.They may not have had good family backgrounds, or much education, but they had native ability and drive, keen business instincts and the resilience to overcome setbacks.Often, prominent businessmen became community leaders and philanthropists, helping to organise the local community and contributing to society in many ways.This was especially true in Southeast Asia, where Chinese communities got together to support one another in areas where colonial governments were unable to assist.For instance, in Singapore, successful businessmen like Tan Kah Kee, Lee Kong Chian and Tan Tock Seng set up schools, hospitals and other public institutions which remain till this day.The same happened in many other countries.Although Chinese settled down around the world, their identities, family ties and loyalties often remained with China.They not only supported families back home, but also political causes in China.For instance, overseas Chinese played an important part in the 1911 Chinese Revolution.In the last years of the Qing dynasty, Chinese communities and businesses all around the Pacific Rim, as far away as Hawaii and San Francisco, supported Sun Yat Sen and the Tong Meng Hui.They set up offices around the world and donated funds to the uprisings.Some overseas Chinese returned to China to fight the hated Manchus and were martyred.These included Chinese from Singapore, whose contributions and those of the Singaporean Chinese community will be displayed in the Sun Yat Sen Villa when it re-opens on Saturday.In the Sino-Japan war too, overseas
Chinese communities raised funds and rallied to support the motherland, which for them was China.Over time, the sense of identity of overseas Chinese communities has changed.The international context has altered.In an age of nation states, overseas Chinese are citizens of the countries they belong to, and see
themselves as such;their national loyalties take precedence over ethnic identities.Thus Singaporean Chinese, after decades of nation-building and living in a multi-cultural society, see themselves as Singaporeans first, and ethnic Chinese second.Singaporean Chinese have become quite different from Chinese from China or other countries.As a result, new immigrants or foreign workers who are ethnic Chinese but who are new to Singapore take a while to adjust to our norms.But one thing remains unchanged – many ethnic Chinese are still successful entrepreneurs, and we are happy to welcome many of you here to this convention.New Global Environment, New Chinese Enterprise, New Impetus
The global environment is continuing to evolve.China’s rapid growth and transformation will continue for many more years.In the three decades since Deng Xiaoping launched his policy of reform and liberalisation in 1978, China has lifted more than 600 million of its people out of poverty, and become the second-largest economy in the world with a GDP of US$5 trillion.China’s role in the world will continue to grow.As China’s economy develops, new Chinese enterprises are emerging.More are becoming large established companies with significant international operations.For instance, the number of Chinese companies in the Fortune Global 500 list has increased from 12 to 61 in the last 10 years.Other Chinese
companies may not be as international, but they dominate their domestic markets, such as baidu.com in China.Many other small Chinese companies are starting up, hoping to one day join the ranks of successful MNCs.Chinese entrepreneurs have played an important role in China’s modernisation and development.Ethnic Chinese capital from around the world provided initial investments for new industries.Overseas Chinese linked up international Chinese businesses with contacts in China, perhaps in their ancestral provinces or cities.In the process, they both drew upon and built up guanxi with their fellow Chinese around the world.US faces major fiscal difficulties and bitter political gridlock.The EU’s debt crisis reflects deep structural problems regarding the future of the Eurozone.Japan’s economic weakness and political problems continue to hamper its development.The large international trade and fiscal imbalances that contributed to the global economic crisis have not gone away.But not everything is doom and gloom.Notwithstanding their present difficulties, the US, EU and Japan are powerful economies, with sophisticated technology, advanced R&D and large markets.It will take China many years to catch up with them, and they will remain major players on the global economy for a long time to come.In Southeast Asia, ASEAN member countries are enjoying steady growth.They are conscious of the competition posed by China and India, and are enhancing their competitiveness through regional integration among ASEAN countries, as well as Free Trade Agreements with their main trading partners.With a combined population of 500 million people and a growing middle-class, ASEAN countries offer many opportunities for businesses.In addition, new technologies are creating new opportunities.They are fundamentally altering the business landscape and restructuring jobs and entire industries.They have increased connectivity, shrunk global supply chains and opened new markets.It is a dynamic environment, which favours nimble and creative companies.Entrepreneurship will be at a premium.All entrepreneurs know that the best opportunities are found in the most difficult situations.Thus, it is all the more important for entrepreneurs to stay optimistic, discern hidden possibilities and pursue their business ideas passionately.Your success will not only benefit yourselves, but will help to rejuvenate economies and create a brighter future for everyone.Within this new environment, Singapore will continue to seek to stand out as a key node in the global marketplace.Entrepreneurs and companies can take advantage of our cultural diversity, world-class business infrastructure and connections as a Global-Asia hub to grow and prosper.We aim to make Singapore a useful partner to Chinese entrepreneurs all around the world and succeed together with all of you.environment? I offer three suggestions – enhancing links, modernising companies, and strengthening communities.Firstly, Chinese entrepreneurs can continue enhancing their links with one another.Chinese entrepreneurs are located all over the world, from US and Australia to Africa and Latin America, and have adapted to their respective local contexts.At the same time, they maintain ties with other Chinese entrepreneurs around the world by their common cultures and values.This global network is a strategic resource for Chinese entrepreneurs everywhere, as it is for other
diasporas which have been successful in business, such as the Jews and Sindhis.However, Chinese entrepreneurs cannot rely on guanxi alone for success.In China itself, guanxi has been particularly important.But as China opens up more to the world, and as more Chinese travel and operate overseas, they will have a wider choice of partners and networks to work with, be it for funding, business collaborations or access to new markets.This is already happening.Hence, Chinese entrepreneurs have to upgrade themselves and raise their game to remain useful and to keep their market positions.Secondly, Chinese entrepreneurs should strive to build modern and professional businesses.Many Chinese companies start out as family-owned enterprises, but such a basis for a business has its limits.Relying on family members makes it difficult to scale the business, for example to manage subsidiaries or overseas offices.Succession is often an issue, beyond the founding generation.It also makes it hard to compete against global businesses that hire and promote the best talent from all over the world, regardless of family ties.Beyond a certain point as companies grow and expand, the family structure no longer works.These businesses have to adopt a more systematic and professional structure, including hiring talent from around the world, appointing them to key positions and establishing a more institutionalised HR system.Sometimes the founders are reluctant to do so as they fear “l(fā)osing control” over their business, but this is a necessary step for the company to compete internationally and be truly world-class.One company which has made this leap is Huawei Technologies.Founded in 1988, Huawei’s founders realised that to succeed, Huawei would have to
benchmark its processes and systems to world-class companies.It hired IBM Consulting to revamp its HR, IT, Finance and R&D systems when it began to internationalise, and learnt Western management systems to enhance its competitiveness.Today, Huawei is a Fortune Global 500 company.That is the way to go.Finally, Chinese entrepreneurs should strengthen links with their local communities.They should go beyond merely growing the business, to share their success with the communities they belong to, and contribute to the societies that enabled them to succeed.In today’s globalised world, when the gap between winners and losers is wider, having a social conscience is particularly important, both for individuals and for firms.Successful entrepreneurs and businesses which help others through philanthropy or community work will enhance their standing with the local community, and help gain them goodwill that is crucial for the long term.Conclusion
Conventions like the WCEC are very useful to exploring these issues.I am glad that several of these topics will be discussed at the Convention’s plenaries and learning journeys.Beyond these sessions, I also hope that participants will make use of every opportunity to interact informally, strengthen their networks and pursue new business opportunities with one another.I wish all participants a fruitful Convention, and I now declare the 11th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention open.
第四篇：聯(lián)合會(huì)成立大會(huì)致辭
在江蘇省現(xiàn)代服務(wù)業(yè)聯(lián)合會(huì)成立大會(huì)上的賀辭
浙江省現(xiàn)代服務(wù)業(yè)聯(lián)合會(huì)會(huì)長(zhǎng) 黃勇
（2010年12月8日）
尊敬的各位來(lái)賓、各位代表，女士們、先生們：
大家好!今天，我們懷著喜悅的心情和美好的祝福，共同迎來(lái)了江蘇省現(xiàn)代服務(wù)業(yè)聯(lián)合會(huì)的成立。這標(biāo)志著江蘇省各服務(wù)行業(yè)的發(fā)展有了一個(gè)共同的聯(lián)系交流平臺(tái)。在此，我代表浙江省現(xiàn)代服務(wù)業(yè)聯(lián)合會(huì)對(duì)江蘇省現(xiàn)代服務(wù)業(yè)聯(lián)合會(huì)的成立表示熱烈的祝賀！
長(zhǎng)三角地區(qū)是全國(guó)經(jīng)濟(jì)發(fā)展水平最高的區(qū)域之一，加快發(fā)展現(xiàn)代服務(wù)業(yè)、促進(jìn)經(jīng)濟(jì)轉(zhuǎn)型升級(jí)已經(jīng)成為當(dāng)前緊迫而重大的任務(wù)。黨中央、國(guó)務(wù)院對(duì)長(zhǎng)三角地區(qū)的發(fā)展寄予厚望。2008年8月，國(guó)務(wù)院出臺(tái)了《關(guān)于進(jìn)一步推進(jìn)長(zhǎng)江三角洲地區(qū)改革開(kāi)放和經(jīng)濟(jì)社會(huì)發(fā)展的指導(dǎo)意見(jiàn)》，首次將“長(zhǎng)三角一體化”上升至國(guó)家層面。今年6月，《長(zhǎng)江三角洲地區(qū)區(qū)域規(guī)劃》正式批復(fù)實(shí)施，將長(zhǎng)三角地區(qū)定位為“全球重要的現(xiàn)代服務(wù)業(yè)和先進(jìn)制造業(yè)中心”，并提出長(zhǎng)三角地區(qū)要率先努力形成以服務(wù)業(yè)為主的產(chǎn)業(yè)結(jié)構(gòu)。
面對(duì)如此的歷史機(jī)遇，江蘇省現(xiàn)代服務(wù)業(yè)聯(lián)合會(huì)應(yīng)勢(shì)而立。我相信，聯(lián)合會(huì)在服務(wù)企業(yè)、服務(wù)政府和服務(wù)行業(yè)協(xié)會(huì)方面一定有大的作為，從而成為企業(yè)之間溝通交流的良好平臺(tái)，成為聯(lián)系企業(yè)和政府的緊密紐帶，成為銜接各行業(yè)協(xié)會(huì)的堅(jiān)實(shí)橋梁，在推動(dòng)江蘇省現(xiàn)代服務(wù)業(yè)加快發(fā)展、促進(jìn)經(jīng)濟(jì)結(jié)構(gòu)轉(zhuǎn)型升級(jí)中發(fā)揮積極作用。
以江蘇省現(xiàn)代服務(wù)業(yè)聯(lián)合會(huì)成立為契機(jī)，我們“兩省一市”服務(wù)業(yè)聯(lián)合會(huì)首次舉行會(huì)長(zhǎng)會(huì)議，并就合作內(nèi)容、合作形式等方面達(dá)成諸多共識(shí)，這對(duì)于促進(jìn)長(zhǎng)三角地區(qū)服務(wù)業(yè)深入、廣泛地合作與交流具有重要意義。愿我們攜起手來(lái)，共同開(kāi)創(chuàng)長(zhǎng)三角現(xiàn)代服務(wù)業(yè)發(fā)展的新局面。
最后，預(yù)祝本次大會(huì)圓滿(mǎn)成功！祝各位嘉賓工作順利、身體健康！
第五篇：李顯龍2011華商大會(huì)英文致辭
The Chinese Entrepreneur Diaspora
Although the WCEC is only 20 years old, it honours a centuries-old phenomenon.Way back in the 2nd century B.C., during the Han dynasty, Chinese envoys explored the Western Regions – the Central Asian lands far west of China, and traders opened the Silk Road to trade with Rome.Later, from the Song dynasty a thousand years ago, overseas Chinese communities sprung up all over Southeast Asia.In the last two centuries, Chinese emigrated to every continent in the world, often to work as labourers in plantations, railroads, or mines.Wherever they went, Chinese communities thrived.They shared a culture of hard work and thrift, and focused on preserving family ties and educating their children.Many worked their way up from poor beginnings to become successful businessmen.They may not have had good family backgrounds, or much education, but they had native ability and drive, keen business instincts and the resilience to overcome setbacks.Often, prominent businessmen became community leaders and philanthropists, helping to organise the local community and contributing to society in many ways.This was especially true in Southeast Asia, where Chinese communities got together to support one another in areas where colonial governments were unable to assist.For instance, in Singapore, successful businessmen like Tan Kah Kee, Lee Kong Chian and Tan Tock Seng set up schools, hospitals and other public institutions which remain till this day.The same happened in many other countries.Although Chinese settled down around the world, their identities, family ties and loyalties often remained with China.They not only supported families back home, but also political causes in China.For instance, overseas Chinese played an important part in the 1911 Chinese Revolution.In the last years of the Qing dynasty, Chinese communities and businesses all around the Pacific Rim, as far away as Hawaii and San Francisco, supported Sun Yat Sen and the Tong Meng Hui.They set up offices around the world and donated funds to the uprisings.Some overseas Chinese returned to China to fight the hated Manchus and were martyred.These included Chinese from Singapore, whose contributions and those of the Singaporean Chinese community will be displayed in the Sun Yat Sen Villa when it re-opens on Saturday.In the Sino-Japan war too, overseas
Chinese communities raised funds and rallied to support the motherland, which for them was China.Over time, the sense of identity of overseas Chinese communities has changed.The international context has altered.In an age of nation states, overseas Chinese are citizens of the countries they belong to, and see themselves as such;their national loyalties take precedence over ethnic identities.Thus Singaporean Chinese, after decades of nation-building and living in a multi-cultural society, see themselves as Singaporeans first, and ethnic Chinese second.Singaporean Chinese have become quite different from Chinese from China or other countries.As a result, new immigrants or foreign workers who are ethnic Chinese but who are new to Singapore take a while to adjust to our norms.But one thing remains unchanged – many ethnic Chinese are still successful entrepreneurs, and we are happy to welcome many of you here to this convention.New Global Environment, New Chinese Enterprise, New Impetus
The global environment is continuing to evolve.China’s rapid growth and transformation will continue for many more years.In the three decades since Deng Xiaoping launched his policy of reform and liberalisation in 1978, China has lifted more than 600 million of its people out of poverty, and become the second-largest economy in the world with a GDP of US$5 trillion.China’s role in the world will continue to grow.As China’s economy develops, new Chinese enterprises are emerging.More are becoming large established companies with significant international operations.For instance, the number of Chinese companies in the Fortune Global 500 list has increased from 12 to 61 in the last 10 years.Other Chinese companies may not be as international, but they dominate their domestic markets, such as baidu.com in China.Many other small Chinese companies are starting up, hoping to one day join the ranks of successful MNCs.Chinese entrepreneurs have played an important role in China’s modernisation and development.Ethnic Chinese capital from around the world provided initial investments for new industries.Overseas Chinese linked up international Chinese businesses with contacts in China, perhaps in their ancestral provinces or cities.In the process, they both drew upon and built up guanxi with their fellow Chinese around the world.Outside China, the global economy is going through a difficult period.The US faces major fiscal difficulties and bitter political gridlock.The EU’s debt crisis reflects deep structural problems regarding the future of the Eurozone.Japan’s economic weakness and political problems continue to hamper its development.The large international trade and fiscal imbalances that contributed to the global economic crisis have not gone away.But not everything is doom and gloom.Notwithstanding their present difficulties, the US, EU and Japan are powerful economies, with sophisticated technology, advanced R&D and large markets.It will take China many years to catch up with them, and they will remain major players on the global economy for a long time to come.In Southeast Asia, ASEAN member countries are enjoying steady growth.They are conscious of the competition posed by China and India, and are enhancing their competitiveness through regional integration among ASEAN countries, as well as Free Trade Agreements with their main trading partners.With a combined population of 500 million people and a growing middle-class, ASEAN countries offer many opportunities for businesses.In addition, new technologies are creating new opportunities.They are fundamentally altering the business landscape and restructuring jobs and entire industries.They have increased connectivity, shrunk global supply chains and opened new markets.It is a dynamic environment, which favours nimble and creative companies.Entrepreneurship will be at a premium.All entrepreneurs know that the best opportunities are found in the most difficult situations.Thus, it is all the more important for entrepreneurs to stay optimistic, discern hidden possibilities and pursue their business ideas passionately.Your success will not only benefit yourselves, but will help to rejuvenate economies and create a brighter future for everyone.Within this new environment, Singapore will continue to seek to stand out as a key node in the global marketplace.Entrepreneurs and companies can take advantage of our cultural diversity, world-class business infrastructure and connections as a Global-Asia hub to grow and prosper.We aim to make Singapore a useful partner to Chinese entrepreneurs all around the world and succeed together with all of you.Looking ahead, what role can Chinese entrepreneurs play in this new environment? I offer three suggestions – enhancing links, modernising companies, and strengthening communities.Firstly, Chinese entrepreneurs can continue enhancing their links with one another.Chinese entrepreneurs are located all over the world, from US and Australia to Africa and Latin America, and have adapted to their respective local contexts.At the same time, they maintain ties with other Chinese entrepreneurs around the world by their common cultures and values.This global network is a strategic resource for Chinese entrepreneurs everywhere, as it is for other diasporas which have been successful in business, such as the Jews and Sindhis.However, Chinese entrepreneurs cannot rely on guanxi alone for success.In China itself, guanxi has been particularly important.But as China opens up more to the world, and as more Chinese travel and operate overseas, they will have a wider choice of partners and networks to work with, be it for funding, business collaborations or access to new markets.This is already happening.Hence, Chinese entrepreneurs have to upgrade themselves and raise their game to remain useful and to keep their market positions.Secondly, Chinese entrepreneurs should strive to build modern and professional businesses.Many Chinese companies start out as family-owned enterprises, but such a basis for a business has its limits.Relying on family members makes it difficult to scale the business, for example to manage subsidiaries or overseas offices.Succession is often an issue, beyond the founding generation.It also makes it hard to compete against global businesses that hire and promote the best talent from all over the world, regardless of family ties.Beyond a certain point as companies grow and expand, the family structure no longer works.These businesses have to adopt a more systematic and professional structure, including hiring talent from around the world, appointing them to key positions and establishing a more institutionalised HR system.Sometimes the founders are reluctant to do so as they fear “l(fā)osing control” over their business, but this is a necessary step for the company to compete internationally and be truly world-class.One company which has made this leap is Huawei Technologies.Founded in 1988, Huawei’s founders realised that to succeed, Huawei would have to
benchmark its processes and systems to world-class companies.It hired IBM Consulting to revamp its HR, IT, Finance and R&D systems when it began to internationalise, and learnt Western management systems to enhance its competitiveness.Today, Huawei is a Fortune Global 500 company.That is the way to go.Finally, Chinese entrepreneurs should strengthen links with their local communities.They should go beyond merely growing the business, to share their success with the communities they belong to, and contribute to the societies that enabled them to succeed.In today’s globalised world, when the gap between winners and losers is wider, having a social conscience is particularly important, both for individuals and for firms.Successful entrepreneurs and businesses which help others through philanthropy or community work will enhance their standing with the local community, and help gain them goodwill that is crucial for the long term.Conclusion
Conventions like the WCEC are very useful to exploring these issues.I am glad that several of these topics will be discussed at the Convention’s plenaries and learning journeys.Beyond these sessions, I also hope that participants will make use of every opportunity to interact informally, strengthen their networks and pursue new business opportunities with one another.I wish all participants a fruitful Convention, and I now declare the 11th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention open.
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