On April 24, Chenzhou (Shenzhen) Mineral Gem Industry Development Forum held in Shenzhen, and Shenzhen Jewelers Association, representatives of entrepreneurs and responsible person of Shenzhen government relevant functional departments participated in the forum. Municipal Standing Committee and executive vice mayor Shou Jianzhong attended and made a speech.

Chenzhou is rich in mineral gem resources, has been formed the relative complete development chain of mineral gemstone industry with mineral gems, gold, silver jewelry and crafts as the leading, and with arts and crafts, and exhibition as a supporting. The output value of mineral industry in 2016 (including gold and silver jewelry) hit 15 billion yuan. About 200 mineral gem processing enterprises were engaged in mining and jade processing in whole city, the relevant staff of about 100,000 people.

At the forum, the participants amazed on Chenzhou mineral gem resources, traffic location and other advantages, and showed that want to field visit Chenzhou. At the same time, the participants also made a lot of valuable suggestions and opinions on Chenzhou mineral gem industry development.

The Chairman of Hualin Jade Chamber of Commerce, Fu Shengen hoped Chenzhou to participate in the world's influential Expo and promote Chenzhou jewelry industry to the world, so that the world could understand Chenzhou and know Chenzhou.

After listening to the speeches of participants, Shou Jianzhong said thanked for the support and attention for Chenzhou mineral gem industry. Chenzhou has a sound platform for opening up, rich mineral gem resources, rapid development of mineral gem industry and broad development prospects. He hoped that the participating entrepreneurs can visit Chenzhou and invest in Chenzhou. Chenzhou will continue to build a platform, develop good policies and create a good environment with an open attitude and pioneering spirit.

Before the meeting, Shou Jianzhong and his entourage visited the Bohengda Group, Lilang International Jewelry Industry Park and Jinzhan Gold Plaza Limited Company.