Honorable Advisors and Observers, Distinguished Guests, Dear Friends, Ladies and Gentlemen,

In such an evening of the golden fall, we share our wine with distinguished guests and friends in the City of Flowers. Here, at the bank of the enchanted Pearl River, my colleagues and I are rejoiced to gather with our friends, either old or new, who have showed their concern about and support for Guangdong's development. Hereby, I would like to, on behalf of Guangdong People and the People's Government of Guangdong Province, extend our warm welcome to all advisers, observers, and distinguished guests participating in the International Consultative Conference on the Future Economic Development of Guangdong Province 2005. Taking this opportunity, I would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to you for your constant support for and assistance to Guangdong.

The International Consultative Conference on the Future Economic Development of Guangdong Province is a high-level conference for Guangdong Province to strengthen communication and exchanges with the economic advisers. Since the 1st Consultative Conference was held, by organizing a series of exchanging activities and carrying out cooperative projects, I have been deeply touched by your spirit of sincere cooperation and your positive and pragmatic attitude. Present at this reception are gifted leaders of the business community and accomplished scholars. All of you are the elites in your fields. I have been looking forward to this Conference and to benefiting from the precious advice of my advisors on Guangdong's economic and social development. I have been expecting a gathering with my old and new friends, enhancing our friendship and seeking common development. I am fully confident that this Conference will strengthen our communication and exchanges, accelerate and optimize the economic and social development of Guangdong, and create a multi-win scenario.

Honorable advisers and distinguished guests, today's world is an open world. Guangdong's development needs your close concern and active participation. The flourishing Guangdong economy will continuously show its growing momentum to the world, while the big market in Guangdong will provide all of you with infinite business opportunities for development.

Now may I propose a toast
to the crowned success of this International Consultative Conference,
to our sincere cooperation and mutual development,
and to your successful career, good health, and happy family, Cheers!

Editor: Donald