Dear Colleagues:

In the echo of the New Year’s bell, the year 2014 is approaching, with hopes and challenges. At this turning point, Board of the Group would like to express our sincere appreciation to all CR members. We would also extend my gratitude to all the leaders and friends from all walks of life for their support to CR. We wish all of you and your family a happy new year!

On December 21, a team of volunteer medical experts from the hematology department, the emergency department, the science and education department, the ophthalmology department and the general surgery department from Kunming Children's Hospital, organized by CR Charity Foundation went to Jinzhai CR Hope Town to offer charge-free pediatric clinic services.

On December 5, the Awarding Ceremony for Hong Kong Green Awards, sponsored by Hong Kong Green Council, was held in Hong Kong. CR was awarded the Golden Green Management Award and the Corporate Green Governance Award for Environment Monitoring and Reporting, in recognition of CR’s efforts and achievements in building environment-friendly business, promoting clean production, circular economy and green life.

On November 26-27, Group General Manager Qiao Shibo met CPC Secretary Tang Jun and Mayor Li Wancai of Dalian in the city and they discussed in depth the further enhancement of the strategic cooperation between the two parties, among other issues.