On December 8th, Dongguan celebrated its first “Engineer’s Day,” recognizing the first batch of 100 “Most Beautiful Engineers” in the city. In the evening, the entire city illuminated to pay tribute to Engineer’s Day. This is the first “Engineer’s Day” established in the country named after a city. During the city’s high-level talent activities, Dongguan synchronized a series of events to pay tribute to engineers, providing them with not only professional honor but also a sense of belonging to a “home”.
Filled with respect and warm sentiments. Following teachers, doctors, entrepreneurs, and other groups, engineers also received heartfelt greetings from the city. This is a city expressing gratitude to a professional group, thanking them for their immense contributions to the development of Dongguan. It applauds their craftsmanship spirit demonstrated in the pursuit of dreams and praises their ingenious creations that contribute to benefiting society and creating value. Looking back at the forty-year journey, the “Manufacturing Capital” will not forget the silent dedication of the engineering community. Looking ahead to the bright prospects of Chinese-style modernization, the “City of Double Ten Thousand” relies heavily on the strong support of the engineering community. 
The craftsmen of a great nation are the light of the era. Throughout history, both domestically and internationally, behind economic development and cultural brilliance, the presence of skilled craftsmen is essential. They are the driving force behind the accumulation of civilization and progress in the times, and their “works” are the epitome of “civilization”. Today, taking the example of Chinese civilization, a significant proof of its greatness lies in the ingenious ancient architecture, awe-inspiring large-scale projects, and countless ancient inventions and creations. Behind these magnificent achievements is the painstaking effort of countless skilled craftsmen over thousands of years, contributing to the creation of ancient civilizations. As the “wheel of time” turns to the present, the shadows of traditional societies gradually fade away, and agricultural civilization enters the industrial civilization. Waves of new “craftsmen” emerge, inheriting the genes of skilled craftsmen throughout history. They are bursting with vitality in the technological revolution. The community of engineers is deeply embedded in the new information society and industrial civilization. They are the “leaders” in industrial development and technological innovation.
Dongguan deeply feels the contributions of engineers. This year marks the 45th anniversary of the Reform and Opening Up and the 35th anniversary of Dongguan’s elevation to a prefecture-level city. Dongguan has transformed from a “rice and fish region in Lingnan” to a “global manufacturing city”, establishing a vast manufacturing industry system. “Made in Dongguan” is renowned worldwide, and the city’s development has been rapid, achieving a remarkable transformation. Behind this miracle are the contributions of countless hardworking individuals, including the intellectual prowess and sacrifices made by numerous engineers. The “Most Beautiful Engineer” selected this time represents the excellence of Dongguan’s engineers. Currently and in the future, Dongguan’s urban characteristics of “technological innovation + advanced manufacturing” are becoming more prominent, and this increasingly relies on the community of engineers. It requires more outstanding engineers to contribute to the industrial transformation and upgrade, empowering the city for a new round of development and transformation.
This is a two-way journey. The community of engineers, with their unique craftsmanship, has made significant contributions to the development of Dongguan. Conversely, Dongguan’s rapid development has also created conditions for the vast number of engineers. There is no doubt that Dongguan’s high-quality development is accelerating, providing a broad stage for engineers to showcase their intelligence and realize their personal value. “Come to Dongguan, talented individuals!” Dongguan opens its arms to the community of engineers, treating them with respect and warmth, ensuring they feel a “home” here. In this city of dreams, for this professional group, in the pursuit of the future and mutual achievements, a new brilliance is unfolding!
