Senior officials pledged to show their support for the newly-established Jilin Merchants Association, which aims to provide better development opportunities, and meet with the newly-elected chairman of Jilin Merchants Association.

Bayinchaolu, the Party secretary of the Jilin province, said the government both congratulated Zhang Simin, the newly elected chairman of Jilin Merchants Association and called for the association to unite all Jilin merchants together so they can contribute to Jilin's socioeconomic development. Bayinchaolu also said the government willfully support the Jilin Merchants Association and help them deal with real problems.

Bayinchaolu, the Party secretary of Jilin and Jiang Chaoliang, Jilin's governor, greet Zhang Simin, the newly elected chairman of the Jilin Merchants Association, in Changchun, Jilin province on July 27. [Photo by Song Kai/chinadaily.com.cn]

Jiao Chaoliang, Jilin's governor, and other senior officials were also present for the inaugural meeting.