Date: December 25, 2023

Reportors: Xie Zekai, He Ruiqi, Lin Xiahong, Wang Jing, Wei Lina, Lin Xintong, and  Huang Rongfang

Source: Guangzhou Daily

Ding Wenyuan, a young entrepreneur from Jinan University, has been selected as one of the ten Happy Huangpu Experience Officers in the second edition of the list. This initiative is part of a comprehensive urban brand promotion campaign jointly organized by the Guangzhou Daily Newspaper Group, the Propaganda Department of the Huangpu District Committee of the Communist Party of China, and the Huangpu District Integrated Media Center.

The Happy Huangpu Experience Officers will be participating in the Hong Kong and Macao Youth Meeting Happy Huangpu Experience Officers event, where they will engage in a youth dialogue with outstanding representatives of Hong Kong and Macao youth who have initiated businesses and innovations in Huangpu District. Additionally, they will interact with outstanding young entrepreneurs in Huangpu District and students from Hong Kong and Macao, discussing the new experiences of a better life in Huangpu.

This event is part of the City Brand Communication Activity series, aiming to highlight the appeal of Huangpu in Guangzhou for young people in terms of employment, entrepreneurship, work, and life. According to the Happy Huangpu Experience Officers interviewed by Guangzhou Daily, they view Guangzhou Huangpu as a place that is open, inclusive, and full of opportunities, making it suitable for young people to pursue their careers and lives.

In September of last year, Ding Wenyuan, a young entrepreneur studying architecture at Jinan University, found himself immersed in a vibrant community of like-minded peers. Alongside his academic pursuits, he actively engaged in volunteer work and club activities, experiencing firsthand the openness, prosperity, and inclusiveness of Guangzhou, a bustling metropolis.

As the university organized various training activities, including innovation and entrepreneurship training camps, Ding Wenyuan observed his classmates venturing into entrepreneurial endeavors, prompting him to contemplate his own future plans. His deepening understanding of architectural design led him to recognize the multidisciplinary nature of the field, realizing that entrepreneurship demanded a richer experience in architectural design. Acknowledging the limitations of his undergraduate studies, he aspires to further his education.

For young individuals like Ding Wenyuan, the choice of a region for future employment or entrepreneurship involves multifaceted considerations. He emphasizes the significance of the living environment, transportation conditions, and development prospects of a region. A comfortable living environment not only fosters a positive mindset but also enhances work efficiency. Short commuting times are crucial, and development prospects are directly linked to living standards and economic levels, igniting the aspirations and creativity of young people.

In Ding Wenyuan's view, an ideal entrepreneurial environment should also encompass a community of like-minded partners collaborating to pursue common ideals and goals. For those aspiring to start a business, Huangpu is an excellent choice.

Ding Wenyuan discovered that Huangpu District offers substantial support for enterprise development, boasting a favorable business and living environment. Huangpu District has established the first business environment reform and innovation experimental zone in Guangdong Province, fostering an environment where young minds can converge through the introduction of university partnerships and shared spaces. With the introduction of numerous preferential policies, Huangpu's sincerity has been truly compelling. Given the opportunity, I eagerly anticipate working in Huangpu District and contributing to its progress.