The recent "2024 Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Overseas Chinese Youth Internship Program" - HKCCC Shanghai "Summer Internship Program 2024", organized by the Yangpu Overseas Friendship Association (YOFA), has successfully concluded. The six-week program primarily engaged nearly 30 students, mainly from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Through hands-on activities, academic studies, visits and listening, they learned about the history and development of Shanghai and Yangpu, and experienced the local culture as well as the economic and social development of Shanghai and Yangpu. Dong Xinwang, Member of Standing Committee and Director of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Yangpu District Committee and Chairman of YOFA, warmly greeted the interns, and encouraged them to deeply engage with the workplace and society, to feel the pulse of the city, and to experience the dynamic interplay between the people and the city in the development of a people's city.

During their field trips, the interns delved into the rich historical and cultural heritage and modern technological development of Shanghai, an international metropolis. Their journey commenced at the Sihang Warehouses Memorial Museum, where they were immersed in the heroic tales of the "Eight Hundred Heroes" represented by Xie Jinyuan, brought to life through a blend of historical photos and artifacts with modern multimedia technology. Zhou Yajun, President of the Shanghai Alumni Association of the Huangpu Military Academy, delivered a personal account. As descendants of China, we should honor the revolutionary martyrs, bear in mind the history, cherish the hard-won peace, sustain the revolutionary tradition and the spirit of the heroes, make the spirit of our nation and the ethos of the Huangpu Military Academy flourish in this era, and contribute to national unity and rejuvenation.

The interns visited the Yangpu Binjiang People's City Construction Planning Exhibition Hall, where they experienced the practical results of the people's city concept and gained a deep understanding of the important concept that "the city built by the people should serve the people" proposed by General Secretary Xi Jinping. At Inceptio Technology, they witnessed the intelligent development outcomes of autonomous driving for heavy trucks; at Zizhu National Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone and Neusoft, they learned about the development history of science parks in Shanghai; and at the Xicen S&T Innovation Center and Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, they experienced the vitality of the community culture of Jiangnan's innovation-driven water town.

At entities such as HKCCC Shanghai and Cushman & Wakefield International Property Advisers (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., the interns learned about fine corporate culture, were exposed to cutting-edge technology, and integrated into a vibrant and competitive international economic environment. This not only enriched their knowledge and improved their capabilities, but also firmed up their confidence in future development.

Intern Man Tsz Keung said, "As an intern at HKCCC Shanghai, I was fortunate to learn and work in this vibrant international trade center. By engaging in actual business operations, I've come to understand industry trends, mastered professional skills, and improved my capabilities of cross-cultural communication and teamwork. This internship is undoubtedly a valuable asset for my future career development."

Intern Wong Tin Yat said, "As an intern at Detong Capital, I was fortunate to be directly involved in the company's investment and merger & acquisition projects. Working with experienced team members, I learned professional financial knowledge and practical operation skills, and gained a deeper understanding of the capital market. This valuable internship is certain to propel my future career endeavors."

Intern Cheng Ga Yee said, "As an intern at Shanghai Caerulum Pharma Discovery Co., Ltd., I was fortunate to be part of the daily operations of the innovative technology company. Learning cutting-edge technologies and market insights, I not only enhanced my expertise, but also sensed the drive and challenges inherent in business growth. This experience has ignited my passion and eagerness for the future of the tech sector."

Intern Lee Yih Ching said, "As an intern at the Bank of East Asia, I deeply realized the complexity and challenges of banking work. Through this internship, I not only learned professional knowledge, but also sharpened my teamwork and communication skills. This experience has given me a clearer plan for my future career development and solidified my resolve to pursue a career in finance."

The diverse visits and down-to-earth learning and practices have offered the interns a tangible sense of Shanghai's burgeoning new economy, the gathering of innovative and entrepreneurial talents, the vibrant urban development, the boundless potential for future development, as well as the profound historical legacy of fine Chinese traditional culture.