The Delegation of National Model Workers & Craftsmen arrived in Hong Kong today to start a four-day visit.

At the invitation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, All-China Federation of Trade Unions Vice Chairman Wei Dichun led the delegation to visit Hong Kong.

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 Gao Fenglin (aerospace), Hong Jiaguang (aviation), Duan Jiangnan (AI), Zhan Chunpei (maritime), Zhu Yiqing (finance), Liu Zhong (catering) and Yang Jun (cultural arts).

After arriving in Hong Kong in the afternoon, the delegation attended a welcome ceremony organised by the Hong Kong SAR Government.

Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Chief Secretary Cheuk Wing-hing expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Hong Kong & Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Hong Kong & 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.

He said the Hong Kong SAR 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.

Director-General of the Social Work Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong SAR Liu Songlin; Head of Second Division, Fifth Bureau of the Hong Kong & Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the HKMAO of the State Council Li Xinyu; Secretary for Labour & Welfare Chris Sun; Permanent Secretary for Labour & Welfare Alice Lau; and Commissioner for Labour Sam Hui also attended the ceremony.

The delegation attended a welcome dinner hosted by Chief Secretary 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 Hong Kong SAR Government warmly welcomes the delegation's visit to Hong Kong.

He also 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.