Social responsibility knows no borders. With the increasing emphasis on corporate social responsibility in the international community, fulfilling responsibilities overseas has become an inevitable requirement for companies operating abroad. "Heaven has virtue, bringing sweet rain and nourishing all things. Earth has virtue, creating a fertile valley and nurturing all living beings. People have virtue, not deceiving heaven and earth, eliminating falsehood and preserving truth." As a company that has been operating in Nigeria for over 10 years, Yongxing Company in Nigeria has consistently practiced genuine and benevolent social responsibility, leading by example in every aspect and always at the forefront of promoting local social development. It deeply implements President Xi Jinping's proposal for jointly building the "Belt and Road," adhering to Nigerian laws and regulations while conducting production and operations. While enjoying the benefits of globalization, the company strives to play a role in driving socio-economic development, bringing advanced production processes and management techniques to the local community.

"Ensuring societal satisfaction and achieving mutual benefits with the local community" has been the guiding development philosophy of Yongxing Company in Nigeria. Over the years, the company has maintained friendly relations with the local community, focusing on infrastructure development such as building roads, installing cables, and constructing markets. The aim is to improve the quality of life for residents. Additionally, the company has undertaken multiple community donations, providing essential goods to enhance the daily lives of the residents and contributing to over 1000 job opportunities in the local community. Recognizing that children are the future and hope of the nation, the company has constructed schools for the local community and donated learning materials multiple times, supporting the growth and progress of the new generation in Nigeria. Yongxing Company in Nigeria has not forgotten the children who need attention and care, consistently donating learning materials and epidemic prevention supplies to orphanages throughout Benin, ensuring the safety and healthy development of the children.

"Mountains and rivers may be far apart, but the sun and moon share the same sky." In addition to fulfilling responsibilities within its immediate community, Yongxing Company in Nigeria has steadfastly shouldered its social responsibilities in Edo State for years. During the pandemic, the company extended a helping hand to Edo State, leading numerous initiatives for donating epidemic prevention materials. The recipients ranged from state governments, police and military forces, environmental protection agencies, to orphanages, major banks, hospitals, and other social organizations. In times of pandemic spread, the company actively collected epidemic prevention materials from various channels. Within just one year after the pandemic outbreak, the company donated epidemic prevention materials worth over 200 million Naira to Nigerian society, aiming to protect more people comprehensively, acknowledging responsibility, and acting responsibly.

"Say not the struggle naught availeth, but with a brotherhood of gain." Actively integrating into the local community, giving back to the hometown, and helping each other, as a leading Chinese enterprise in Edo State, Yongxing Company in Nigeria takes the lead in practical efforts for the company and compatriots. Collaborating with other overseas Chinese groups, it strives to create a positive and united harmonious overseas Chinese community. During festive seasons, the company, aware that Chinese teachers at Confucius Institutes far from home may feel lonely during holidays, frequently invites them to celebrate with the entire Yongxing family, sharing joy and alleviating homesickness over a toast. Moreover, the company has repeatedly provided essential living materials to teachers silently contributing to their work. During the pandemic, the company made multiple donations of epidemic prevention materials to teachers, fulfilling the mission of protecting lives and supporting the most lovable people in Nigeria.

As a benchmark enterprise in the Nigerian steel industry, Yongxing Company in Nigeria has always adhered to the philosophy of building an outstanding enterprise and benefiting the local people, bravely shouldering social responsibilities. In the future, the company will continue to lead by example, persist in charity, take on responsibilities courageously, and remain at the forefront of the development of Chinese enterprises in Nigeria. It will deeply implement President Xi Jinping's proposal for the "Belt and Road," seek high-quality development, and contribute to the construction of a common destiny between China and Africa!

[Contributor: Yongxing Company in Nigeria, Han Yan]