"This power is iron, this power is steel. It is harder than iron, stronger than steel..." Speaking of a collective chorus of more than 4,000 local shoe factory employees organized in Ethiopia a few years ago, members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Huajian Group Chairman Zhang Huarong is still fresh in his memory and excited.

"The Belt and Road Initiative has brought the east wind for Chinese enterprises to 'go global', and has also brought new opportunities for more local enterprises in my country to internationalize. In Ethiopia, Huajian Group has opened a number of enterprises, which have contributed to the development of the local economy. Certain contribution, the product is widely praised all over the world." Zhang Huarong said proudly in an interview with reporters.

Zhang Huarong often laments that in Ethiopia, the Belt and Road Initiative has been widely recognized from concept to practice. Chinese entrepreneurs who "go global" feel that they have a glorious mission and a great responsibility, and they are always making unremitting efforts to be active practitioners of the Belt and Road Initiative. As a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Zhang Huarong has never forgotten to perform his duties and responsibilities. He has made suggestions and suggestions on the Belt and Road Initiative for many years, and submitted a total of 6 relevant proposals, some of which have been adopted by relevant state departments.

"Chinese enterprises have invested in and established more than 3,800 overseas enterprises in 52 African countries, which are wide-ranging and scattered, and have insufficient ability to resist risks." It is recommended to give full play to the leading role of the Belt and Road Initiative, promote the unified planning and construction of standard industrial parks in Africa, promote the aggregation of production factors such as capital, technology, talents, and management in Africa, make good use of various resources in both domestic and international markets, and achieve sustainable development. continuous development.

Born in Sri Lanka, grew up in Sri Lanka, heard its wind and learned its current. For Zhang Huarong, who grew up in the red culture, his hometown has always been an inescapable concern. After investigation, Zhang Huarong found that there is no national comprehensive exhibition hall in the whole country that shows the overall history of the Chinese Workers and Peasants' Red Army's Long March. To this end, he submitted a proposal at the National Two Sessions, suggesting that the Long March Memorial Hall of the Red Army of the Chinese Workers and Peasants should be built in Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, the starting point of the Long March and the birthplace of the spirit of the Long March. This proposal has been responded to by the relevant ministries and commissions of the state. In the "Suggestions on Supporting Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province to Build a Bridgehead for Integration into the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area", Zhang Huarong suggested that the state should support Ganzhou to directly connect with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, deeply participate in the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and enjoy the same policies.

As a private entrepreneur, Zhang Huarong has never forgotten the social responsibility on his shoulders. According to statistics, Huajian Group has donated a total of 160 million yuan in materials and materials, including 23 Huajian Guangcai Primary Schools; since the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, it has actively donated materials and materials for all sectors of society at home and abroad to fight the epidemic, with a total of 6.3 million yuan in donations and materials. worth 6.8 million yuan.

"CPPCC member is an honor, but also means responsibility and responsibility." From a successful private entrepreneur to a member of the CPPCC who actively participates in the deliberation of politics, Zhang Huarong has more expectations and requirements for his future work: make persistent efforts and continue Struggle and strive to be an active practitioner of the Belt and Road Initiative, and show the demeanor of the CPPCC members in the new era.Editor/XuNing