Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,

Entrusted by Minister Qian and Mr. Kang, I will make a short address on behalf of China Shipping 60 Years Anniversary Organizing Committee. To celebrate the 30 Years Anniversary of China’s adoption of opening-up and reform policy and welcome the upcoming 60th birthday of new China, Public Appraisal of Shipping Dedicators for China Shipping 60 Years Anniversary is initiated by SHIPPINGCHINA. COM and is jointly organized by China Shipping and Port Academy, China Communication and Transportation Association (CCTA), China Shipowners Association (CSA), China Association of Port-of-Entry (CAOP) and Dalian Maritime University. Taking “Tracing Blue Ocean Footprint, Glimpsing Glorious Shipping Century” as the theme, this public appraisal of China shipping dedicators is a review of China shipping figures who have made great contributions to and created historical events in China shipping industry in each historical period.

This event is very significant and I will give my sincerest congratulations to all the award winners.