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Written by: Lin Yingxian
2021-05-10 12:30
Last update date: 2021-05-10 12:30
Canadian Consul General in Hong Kong and Macau, Nan Jerry, was stationed in Hong Kong in the early 1990s and started his career as a diplomat. He returned to Hong Kong in 2016 and became the helm of the consulate in Hong Kong. He described himself as "a dream come true" and returned to his liking again. The most regrettable place is that I have not yet explored every corner of Hong Kong and send a message to my successor not to repeat the same mistakes.
Nan Jerry will step down next Saturday (22nd). He recalled his 30 years as a diplomat. In addition to being stationed in Hong Kong twice, he was also stationed in Beijing three times. He witnessed the opening up gradually, and it is inevitable that he will be embarrassed by the drastic changes in the environment , He has a lot of experience in China and Hong Kong. Will he focus on following up Hong Kong issues?
He said that he could not disclose the details of his work at this stage, but emphasized that "I will still care about Hong Kong sincerely and keep in touch with all my friends." He also made another wish to return to Hong Kong, where he has already rooted.
Nan Jerry described that the dream of returning to Hong Kong for a long time has finally come true. Five years later, when he talks about his feelings on that day, the corners of his mouth still can't help but rise.
(Photo by Li Zetong)
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Nan Jerry returned to Hong Kong in 2016 and became the helm of the Canadian Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau. He set foot on Hong Kong again after 25 years.
He recalled that when he received the news that year, he was very excited. His dream of returning to Hong Kong for permanent residence has finally come true. Five years later, when he talked about his feelings on that day, the corners of his mouth still raised.
Nan Jerry started his career as a diplomat in 1990 and was assigned to Hong Kong as a junior staff member. After he arrived in Hong Kong, he enrolled in the Chinese diploma program of the Chinese University. After graduation the following year, he went north to work at the Beijing Embassy.
On the 31st, he was stationed in China five times, including two in Hong Kong and three in Beijing. Although he was stationed in Beijing, he still had to travel between Hong Kong and Beijing from time to time. He revealed that one of his sons was in Beijing. Born in Hong Kong, another son also spent part of his childhood in Hong Kong, describing himself as "rooted in Hong Kong."
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Five years later, he will resign and return to Canada next Saturday (22nd). He expressed reluctance to say, "It's really difficult to leave." He has made many friends in Hong Kong and cultivated a profound relationship with Hong Kong citizens. Feelings, but after a long absence from his hometown, he can finally return to Canada and relieve the suffering of homesickness. But he emphasized that he will not forget Hong Kong. "I will still care about Hong Kong sincerely and keep in touch with all my friends. I hope that I will have the opportunity to be in Hong Kong in the future. , Canada or another country."
Nan Jerry smiled bitterly and admitted that the position of the consul general in Hong Kong is a "hot potato", but it is also the peak of his career, but no matter whether it is full of thorns or not, his love for Hong Kong remains undiminished. He described his appointment as the consul general in Hong Kong and Macau. It is "honour."
(Photo by Li Zetong)
In the past five years, the legislative council has sworn turmoil and anti-amendment demonstrations to the National Security Law. Hong Kong has experienced stormy waves again and again. When asked whether this term is the most difficult in his 30-year diplomatic career, he admitted with a wry smile that the consul general in Hong Kong is one of the most difficult He is a "hot potato" (hot potato), but it is also the peak of his career, but no matter whether he is full of thorns or not, his love for Hong Kong remains undiminished. He described being appointed as the Consul General in Hong Kong and Macau as an "honour". He praised Hong Kong’s talents, environment, natural resources, etc., which are unforgettable. It also refers to forgetting to explore Hong Kong during the epidemic, and not feeling trapped at all. "I feel very lucky to be in Hong Kong." Having said that, he made a wish again. "I look forward to coming back again in the future."
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Nan Jerry smiled bitterly and admitted that the position of the consul general in Hong Kong is a "hot potato", but it is also the peak of his career, but no matter whether it is full of thorns or not, his love for Hong Kong remains undiminished. He described his appointment as the consul general in Hong Kong and Macau. It is "honour."
(Photo by Li Zetong)
Although his successor has not yet been finalized, and it is unknown when he will take over the consulate, Nan Jerry has told him to explore every corner of Hong Kong after he arrives in Hong Kong. "I regret that I have not visited every place in Hong Kong. ", even described "this is the most important suggestion."
The situation in Hong Kong has been unstable in recent years. Not only is the heart of Hong Kong people uncertain, even Canadians in Hong Kong may also be threatened. Nan Jerry hopes that his successor will contact 300,000 Canadian people’s congresses in Hong Kong and major companies every year. He described the Canadian community as extremely diverse. , This work is already very arduous, but it is very important to solve their problems and worries.
He has a lot of experience in China and Hong Kong. Will he continue to follow up on local affairs when he returns?
He said that he could not disclose at this stage, only that he will stay in Canada in the next few years and will not be stationed in other countries for the time being.
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