CHINESE Ambassador to Brunei, Tong Xiaoling, paid a courtesy call to Pehin Kapitan China Kornia Diraja Dato Paduka Lau Ah Kok yesterday at his residence in Jalan Muara.
According to Zhu Lin, an attache from the political section of the Chinese Embassy, the visit was made as a gesture for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations before the ambassador embarks on her 45 days holiday trip back to China.
The ambassador and Pehin Dato Lau used this opportunity to discuss bilateral issues and relationships in the business world regarding the two nations.
Pehin Dato Lau also spoke on the importance of equality amongst the community as everyone has their own role to play in order to contribute to the society.
"We have to respect everyone, even our workers," he said.. He later made an analogy of how the workers of a company are like the tyres of a car, a necessity for the proper functioning of the vehicle.
Pehin Dato Lau also expressed his hope that the Chinese community in Brunei would further help each other and strengthen their relationships in order for them to advance to the next level of not only entrepreneurship but also to serve the Sultanate better.
When asked about his recipe for success by the ambassador, Pehin Dato Lau replied that it was important to take things one step at a time and to always be responsible for one's own actions.
Pehin Dato Lau first came to the Sultanate in 1940 with only $10 in his pocket. He is now the proud Managing Director of nine Hua Ho branches and is regarded as one of the most prominent figures in the local Chinese community. Also present at the courtesy were officers from the Chinese Embassy. (MJH1)
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