"Global Haier plate"
On June 17, more than 360 Haier representatives from 65 countries met at the Haier Headquarters to attend a Haier global "Union Forest" plate-hanging ceremony. CEO Zhang Ruimin and President Yang Mianmian of Haier Group attended the ceremony and had a group photo taken with the representatives.
At the ceremony, representatives from Qingdao Haier and overseas branches hung a shining bronze plate together onto a "union tree". The plate, which bears signs of a Haier flag and a world map dotted by global Haier factories, symbolizes successful global cooperation. Overseas representatives were filled with excitement because they were fortunate to see "union trees" planted on their territories "for the first time".
Mr. Zhang Ruimin said in his speech: "We have planted union trees at the points of our cooperators' countries. A union tree in China implies successful cooperation. We wish our cooperative partners every success! Cedar trees are chosen as the "union trees" because they symbolize vitality and development. As you can see, it is a raining day today and it will give the ceremony a special meaning ¨C "turning water into wealth" according to the Chinese culture. We hope our partners to get the most benefit in their respective countries. By the way, it is an important day today ¨C "Father's Day", so we wish every father good luck!" The speech was met with long-time applause.
Mr. S, a representative from Saudi Arabia, said excitedly at the ceremony: "Haier's development is becoming faster and better each year. Hope the union tree to grow fast just as the fast development of our cooperation!"