The 3rd First General Meeting and 12th Anniversary Celebration of SYCC (Shenzhen Youth Chamber of Commerce ) was held in Shenzhen recently. Zhou Feiming, the 8th Executive Committee of Shenzhen Federation of Industry and Commerce, Executive Vice President of SYCC of Commerce, Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of Chow Tai Seng Jewelry Co., LTD., attended the ceremony and jointly explored new opportunities and new paths for the development of the Greater Bay Area with outstanding entrepreneurs, experts and scholars from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao.

Since its establishment, the SYCC has significantly contributed to developing the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and Shenzhen's pioneering demonstration zone. The organization has united and guided young people from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and overseas Chinese communities to participate in constructing the Greater Bay Area. It has created new models for integrated development among Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Macao, cultivated exceptional young talents with international perspectives and innovative spirits, and motivated young entrepreneurs to engage in public welfare initiatives. Through these actions, the SYCC has demonstrated the responsibilities and commitments of young entrepreneurs.

The recent First General Assembly of the Third Council and 12th Anniversary Celebration of the SYCC focused on electing a new president and recognizing outstanding representatives. A highlight of the event was the "2024 Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Macao Outstanding Young Entrepreneur" awards ceremony, which garnered widespread attention and enthusiastic response. This award, jointly organized by the SYCC, the School of Business at Southern University of Science and Technology, and Hong Kong Commercial Daily, aims to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship among young business leaders. Zhou Feiming, Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of Chow Tai Seng Jewellery Company Limited, was honored as one of the top ten "2024 Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Macao Outstanding Young Entrepreneurs." This recognition was based on his exceptional business achievements, pioneering innovation capabilities, strong sense of social responsibility, and industry-leading influence, making him a role model for the new generation of young entrepreneurs.

As one of the most influential and authoritative young entrepreneur organizations in the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Macao region, the SYCC is dedicated to discovering, recognizing, and nurturing outstanding young business leaders. The "2024 Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Macao Outstanding Young Entrepreneur" awards involved a comprehensive, multi-dimensional evaluation of nearly a hundred candidates. Only ten exceptional young entrepreneurs who have made significant contributions to the development of the Greater Bay Area and Shenzhen's pioneering demonstration zone and whose companies demonstrate strong core competitiveness were selected for this honorary title. During his tenure at Chow Tai Seng Jewellery, Zhou Feiming has been primarily responsible for the comprehensive planning and development of franchising, direct operations, brand e-commerce, and digital business initiatives. He has long been committed to the brand's youthful transformation, achieving a series of immediate and notable results. This honor recognizes Zhou Feiming's capabilities and highly commends his outstanding contributions to promoting regional economic development, leading industry innovation, and fulfilling social responsibilities based on his corporate achievements.

Throughout its development process,Chow Tai Seng, since opening its first self-operated counter in Wangfujing, Beijing, in 1999, has entered a fast lane of growth over the past 25 years, gradually becoming a well-known jewelry brand. It now has 5,230 chain stores nationwide, covering more than 300 large and medium-sized cities and providing a new development model as the backbone of China's local jewelry brands.

In the process of rapid development, Chow Tai Seng has received high recognition from all sectors of society. In the 2024 China 500 Most Valuable Brands report released by the World Brand Lab,Chow Tai Seng ranked 97th on the list with a brand value of 102.359 billion yuan, ranking first among jewelry brands in mainland China and second among China's light industry. It also won many honors such as "Shenzhen Top 500 Enterprises", "Asia's Top 500 Brands", "China's 500 Most Valuable Brands", and "China's Top 500 Brands".

While developing , Chow Tai Seng remains committed to fulfilling corporate social responsibility. In 2020, it established the Angel Public Welfare Foundation to provide assistance for children's education, medical care, disaster relief, and other areas, supporting vulnerable groups within its capabilities and fully demonstrating the brand's mission and responsibility. As a leading enterprise in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area,Chow Tai Seng is not limited to individual development but maintains a global perspective, actively participating in various events organized by authoritative organizations such as the World Gold Council in collaboration with major jewelry brands. It strives to promote the value proposition and versatile charm of gold jewelry to young people, injecting a continuous stream of new energy into the sustainable development of the gold jewelry industry.

Behind the rapid development of the brand, it also witnesses Chow Tai Seng contribution to the coordinated development of the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area. As a member of the SYCC , Chow Tai Seng understands its important mission in deepening reform and promoting the Chinese path to modernization. The company integrates individual and collective goals in brand development, striving to write a colorful chapter in the current of the times.Chow Tai Seng will continue to be driven by honor and characterized by hard work, collaborating with major enterprises in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to unite efforts for development. They will strive vigorously to write a new chapter, fulfilling the mission and responsibilities entrusted by the times and the nation, contributing to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.