創會會長李金戀應邀參加多倫多總領事館紀念江澤民同志誕辰100週年活動的感想

當我置身莊嚴會場，凝望記錄歷史瞬間的影像，聆聽羅偉東總領事與各界代表的深情回顧，內心波瀾起伏，久久難以平靜, 彷彿回到上世紀九十年代末——那是澳門邁向回歸的關鍵時期，也是改革開放向縱深推進的重要階段。江澤民同志以政治家的遠見與魄力，堅定推動「一國兩制」從構想走向實踐，為澳門的長期繁榮穩定奠定了不可動搖的基石。沒有那個時代的開拓，就沒有今天澳門作為中國與世界之間橋樑的獨特地位。

作為澳門加拿大經貿促進會創會會長，我時刻銘記：我們承載的不只是經貿功能，更是教育、文化、人才等多維度交流的使命。紀念的意義，在於將先輩開創的開放精神轉化為實際行動。促進會成立以來，我們見證了兩地在投資、學術、文旅上的持續升溫，但這次活動讓我更加清楚我們不能只做「平台」，更要成為「深耕者」，更主動走進中/加不同城市，精準對接青年與創新資源。

走出總領事館時，多倫多夕陽正好。我想起澳門的東望洋燈塔，百年來為航行者指引方向。江澤民同志那一代領導人，正是祖國改革開放航程中的燈塔。我們這一代海外華人，既享受了他們開創的時代紅利，也肩負著接續薪火的責任。我願帶領促進會全體同仁，以此次紀念為新起點，在經貿、教育、文旅三條紐帶上持續奮進，為澳門融入國家發展大局、為中加民間友好往來，貢獻真誠而持久的力量。

Remembering a Great Man, Moving Forward with Determination: Reflections of Founding President Carmen KL. Lei on Attending The Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Toronto of the 100th Anniversary of Comrade Jiang Zemin's Birth at the Consulate General in Toronto

Standing in the solemn hall, gazing at images that captured historical moments, and listening to the heartfelt recollections of the Consul General and representatives from all walks of life, I felt deeply moved. I felt as if I had returned to the late 1990s—a crucial period for Macao's return to China and an important stage in the deepening of reform and opening up. With the vision and courage of a statesman, Comrade Jiang Zemin firmly promoted "One Country, Two Systems" from concept to practice, laying an unshakable foundation for Macao's long-term prosperity and stability. Without the pioneering spirit of that era, Macao would not have its unique position as a bridge between China and the world today.

As the founding president of the Macao-Canada Economic and Trade Promotion Association, I always remember that we bear not only economic and trade functions, but also the mission of multi-dimensional exchanges in education, culture, and talent. The significance of this commemoration lies in transforming the open spirit pioneered by our forefathers into concrete actions. Since the establishment of the Association, we have witnessed the continuous growth of investment, academic exchange, and cultural tourism between the two regions. However, this event made it clear to me that we cannot simply be a "platform"; we must become "cultivators," proactively reaching out to cities across China and Canada to connect young people with innovative resources.

As I left the Consulate General, the Toronto sunset was beautiful. I thought of the Guia Lighthouse in Macau, which has guided navigators for over a century. The generation of leaders led by Comrade Jiang Zemin was precisely the beacon during China's reform and opening up. Our generation of overseas Chinese has not only enjoyed the dividends of their era but also shoulders the responsibility of carrying that torch forward. I am willing to lead all colleagues in the Association, taking this commemoration as a new starting point, to continue striving along the three links of trade, education, and cultural tourism, contributing sincere and lasting strength to Macau's integration into the overall development of the nation and to the friendly exchanges between the people of China and Canada.