The Delegation of National Model Workers and Craftsmen arrived in Hong Kong today (October 20) to start a four-day visit.
      
     At the invitation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, Vice Chairman of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, Mr Wei Dichun, led the delegation to visit Hong Kong, aiming to enhance public understanding of the outstanding qualities and remarkable contributions of the National Model Workers, National Advanced Workers and National Great Craftsmen, show support for the labour force and inject positive energy into society.
      
     National Model Worker, National Advanced Worker and National Great Craftsman are national honorary titles. Members of the delegation include seven top elites from various fields, namely Mr Gao Fenglin (aerospace), Mr Hong Jiaguang (aviation), Mr Duan Jiangnan (AI), Ms Zhan Chunpei (maritime), Ms Zhu Yiqing (finance), Mr Liu Zhong (catering) and Mr Yang Jun (cultural arts).
      
     After arriving in Hong Kong in the afternoon, the delegation attended a welcome ceremony organised by the HKSAR Government. Speaking at the ceremony, the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office (HKMAO) of the State Council for their full support in facilitating this visit, which fully demonstrated the great importance and care that the country attaches to Hong Kong, cheering on Hong Kong workers and injecting positive energy into society. The HKSAR Government and all sectors of society attach great importance to the value of labour and hope that the visit of the delegation will enhance the national pride and patriotism of Hong Kong people as well as inspiring employees in all industries to embrace changes and be dedicated at work.
      
     The Director-General of the Social Work Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR, Mr Liu Songlin; the Head of Second Division, Fifth Bureau of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the HKMAO of the State Council, Mr Li Xinyu; the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun; the Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Ms Alice Lau; and the Commissioner for Labour, Mr Sam Hui, also attended the ceremony.
      
     The delegation attended a welcome dinner hosted by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, in the evening. Mr Chan said that the delegation's visit to Hong Kong is of great significance in promoting the public's understanding of the spirit, excellent qualities and outstanding contributions of National Model Workers, National Great Craftsmen and National Advanced Workers. The HKSAR Government warmly welcomes the delegation's visit to Hong Kong. He said he firmly believed that the hard work and outstanding achievements of the delegation members will motivate all sectors of Hong Kong society to continue to strive for excellence and pursue their aspirations, and further unite social forces to jointly contribute to promoting national development and improving people's well-being.

Ends/Monday, October 20, 2025
Issued at HKT 21:25

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