Enterprises owned by disabled people are the focus of an
exhibition which opened yesterday in the China International
Exhibition Center in Beijing which gives recognition to their
achievements. Exhibits are being displayed by more than 140
companies from throughout the country.
The exhibition opening ceremony
Sponsored by China Disabled Person's Federation (CDPF) and
Huaxia Culture Group of CDPF, the three-day exhibition aims to
promote communication and cooperation among enterprises owned by
disabled people. ?
The exhibits range from over 100 kinds of products, technologies
to services, electronic goods, medical equipment, appliances for
the aged and disabled, clothes, handicrafts, cosmetics, foodstuffs,
healthcare products and training and traveling services.
The achievements of enterprises owned by disabled people fully
reflect a remarkable spirit of self-reliance and hard work. The
exhibition provides society in general an opportunity to learn
about disabled people, what they're doing and their ability to
participate in social activities as well as creating interesting
business opportunities for themselves.
Wang Xinxian, vice chairman of CDPF, pointed out at the opening
ceremony that the enterprises owned by disabled people were a major
force in promoting the development of such opportunities for
others. They were also important entities for disabled people to
contribute in the creation of material and moral wealth for society
as a whole. The participating enterprises had set an outstanding
example for all disabled people and their efforts provided them
with excellent experience.
Wang also said that the 11th Five-year Plan (2006-2010) for
Disabled People approved by the State Council was a strong policy
which supported the development of enterprises by those with
disabilities over the next five years. This was a chance as well as
a challenge and responsibility.
Lv Shiming, vice council chairman of the
CDPF, hosts the opening ceremony
Lu Enguang (left), vice council chairman of
the Chinese Disabled People’s Welfare Foundation, Zhang Rongming
(center), vice chairman of CPPCC, Wang Xinxian (right), vice
chairman of CDPF, cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony
Foreign guests at the opening
ceremony
Volunteers from universities in Beijing at the exhibition
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Orchestra of the disabled performs at the
opening ceremony
(China.org.cn by Xu Lin August 9, 2006)
