On January 10, 2025, as the Lunar New Year approached, Chinese Ambassador to Sweden, H.E. Cui, along with Economic and Commercial Counsellor Kang and other embassy representatives, visited Senior Material (Europe) AB in Eskilstuna. The visit aimed to extend greetings and care to Chinese employees (including overseas Chinese staff) working and living in Sweden. Senior Material (Europe) executives, including Mr. Liu and Mr. Franck Guo, accompanied the ambassador throughout the visit.
Visiting the Workshop: Caring for Blue Collars
Ambassador Cui and his delegation first visited the coating production workshop at Senior Material (Europe). They expressed their heartfelt New Year’s greetings to the blue collars, inquired about their work conditions, and extended warm holiday wishes. The staff expressed their gratitude for the ambassador’s care and kind words.
Sending Festive Greetings to Managers and Chinese Employees of Partner Enterprises
At the Senior Material (Europe) staff cafeteria, Ambassador Cui and Counsellor Kang met with the management team of Senior Material (Europe) and Chinese employees working on the Senior Material (Europe) project. This included representatives from Chinese and foreign enterprises involved in the project, such as China Railway Tunnel Group (CRTG), China Unicom, Huawei, Langling Machinery, and Fischer.
The ambassador conveyed New Year’s greetings and words of encouragement, urging the team to showcase the excellence and resilience of Chinese enterprises and professionals in Sweden. He emphasized the importance of blending Chinese and Swedish corporate cultures, fulfilling social responsibilities, and prioritizing safety in both work and daily life. He also encouraged collaboration and communication among Chinese-funded enterprises to foster mutual development.
As part of the festivities, Ambassador Cui presented traditional Chinese New Year symbols, including decorative “Fu” characters and couplets, as well as festive gift packages. These gestures brought a strong sense of home and warmth to the Chinese and foreign employees working abroad. The employees expressed heartfelt gratitude for the ambassador’s visit and the sense of connection it brought to their homeland.
The event concluded with group photos capturing the memorable visit. The heartfelt care and blessings from Ambassador Cui and his delegation left a lasting impression on everyone present, symbolizing the bond between the motherland and its citizens abroad.