New Year reunion dinners warmed Jing'an. On the evening of January 23, the leaders of Jing'an District, including Zhong Xiaoyong, Secretary of the Jing'an District Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Zhai Lei, Deputy Secretary of the Committee and District Mayor, and Xu Jing, Deputy Secretary, gathered with diverse new business workforce groups, engineering project constructors, and urban beauticians in Jing'an. They conveyed the care of the CPC Jing'an District Committee, Jing'an District People's Government, and trade union organizations for workers and offered New Year greetings and good wishes to all of them.

At the Ningju · Nuanxin Station of Jiangning Road Sub-district, an atmosphere of happiness permeated the air. Tables brimming with heartwarming New Year reunion dinners exuded warmth. Zhong Xiaoyong gathered with various workers from emerging sectors, including express delivery, food delivery, online car-hailing, freight, e-sports, and we-media, to celebrate the Chinese New Year together. Lin Xiaojue, Deputy Director of the Standing Committee of Jing'an District People's Congress and Chair of Jing'an Federation of Trade Unions, was also in attendance.

"Everyone here comes from all corners of the country. With the Chinese New Year approaching, I want to extend my New Year greetings to all of you, and I hope that everyone can feel the warmth of home in Jing'an," said Zhong as he presented warm gift packages to representatives of the new workforce. He expressed gratitude on behalf of the CPC Jing'an District Committee and Jing'an District People's Government to the representatives and their families, wishing them peace, health, family happiness, and success in their careers in the new year.

He stated that the new workforce in emerging sectors is a vital force in economic and social development, as well as an important front for grassroots Party building, and that Jing'an always prioritizes the well-being of people and strives to improve the development and service support for the new workforce. He expressed hope that everyone would continue to support the development of Jing'an, unite in strength, and work hand in hand to make Jing'an an even better place.

"A New Year Reunion Dinner Warms a City"—The Chinese New Year Welcoming Event of New Workforce in Jing'an District was jointly held by the Social Work Department of the CPC Jing'an District Committee, the Jing'an Federation of Trade Unions, and Jiangning Road Sub-district. The outdoor area of the event featured a service market, where new workforce members gathered in front of immersive service booths for spring couplets with the Chinese character Fu (good fortune), clay figurine making, paper cutting, and riddle guessing. In addition, people made glutinous rice balls and dumplings together, savoring the delicious treats and sharing the joy of the New Year.

"I appreciate the care and support from Jing'an District. It feels very warm to gather together as the New Year draws near," said Fu Wenguang, an SF Express delivery worker from Shandong as he made dumplings, "New Year, new beginning. With the warmth in my heart, I'll contribute to the development of Jing'an with even greater enthusiasm and dedication."

At the Tianyue project site of China Construction Fifth Engineering Division East China Construction Co., Ltd. in Jing'an, Zhai Lei shared a New Year's meal and casual conversations with management staff and workers who stayed in Shanghai during the New Year holiday. This heartwarming gathering kicked off the event theme "A New Year Reunion Dinner Warms a City—Care for Workers Staying in Jing'an during the Chinese New Year Holiday". The event was co-hosted by the Construction and Administration Commission of Jing'an District, Shanghai, the Jing'an Federation of Trade Unions, Daning Road Sub-district, and China Construction Fifth Engineering Division East China Construction Co., Ltd. Deputy District Mayor Yang Yi was also in attendance.

"The rapid development of a place is built on the quiet dedication of every urban builder. Each of you here contributes your strength and wisdom to the advancement of Jing'an; your hard work and dedication will be firmly remembered ..."

Zhai Lei, representing the CPC Jing'an Committee and the Jing'an District People's Government, shared New Year's greetings with everyone present, expressing heartfelt gratitude for their dedication and tireless efforts in the urban development of Jing'an. He hoped that the New Year reunion dinner would convey the appreciation, respect, warmth, and care of Jing'an. Zhai also encouraged everyone to maintain their enthusiasm and continue contributing to the high-quality development of Jing'an in the coming year.

"It feels just like a family reunion dinner; the festive spirit is just as strong as that at home!" said Mr. Li, a steel worker from Sichuan. He noted that this special New Year reunion dinner allowed him to experience the happiness of being a city builder who is "supported, recognized, and respected." He expressed his commitment to living up to these expectations and contributing to the development of Jing'an in his future work.

This evening, the employee cafeteria at 868 Changping Road of Shanghai Jing'an Urban Development (Group) Co., Ltd. was also filled with cheerful laughter and joyful conversations. The "A New Year Reunion Dinner Warms a City—Care for Workers Staying in Jing'an during the Chinese New Year Holiday" event—jointly held by the Jing'an Federation of Trade Unions, the group, and Caojiadu Sub-district—was in full swing. Xu Jing shared the reunion dinner with the employees of the group, discussing their New Year aspirations together.

The event presented the "Jing'an Federation of Trade Unions Accompanies You to Celebrate the New Year” gift packages to representatives of the group's employees who stayed in Shanghai during the holiday. Xu Jing, on behalf of the CPC Jing'an District Committee and Jing'an District People's Government, expressed gratitude for their ongoing hard work and dedication. Xu noted that the significant achievements in Jing'an's economic and social development over the past year could not have been possible without the contributions of every urban "beautician". In the new year, she encouraged everyone to continue embodying the spirit of hard work and resilience to make even greater contributions to achieving the vision of "International Jing'an: An Outstanding Urban Area".