There are approximately more than 7 million overseas Chinese native to Quanzhou, distributed in more than 110 countries and regions on five continents of the world, 90% of whom live in Southeast Asian countries, and live in four countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. Expatriates in Quanzhou are particularly concentrated. Folks living abroad care deeply about their hometown, and with the fraternity of repaying their hometown and benefiting the people, they donate to social welfare undertakings such as culture, education, health, transportation, charity, etc., build buildings, purchase equipment, and establish funds, etc., to benefit the world and the people, and show love , a great act of righteousness, benefiting the people and benefiting the country, making a great contribution.
Famous universities built with huge overseas investment, such as Huaqiao University, Yangen University, Guangqian Academy, Cishan Academy, Jiyan Middle School, and Wutong Middle School, have emerged in various places in urban and rural areas. The land of Quanzhou is dotted with overseas-built schools, hospitals, gymnasiums, libraries, senior citizens’ associations, roads, and bridges, embodying the true feelings of overseas children dedicated to their fellow countrymen.
Since the reform and opening up, Quanzhou has received more than 6 billion yuan in donations from the "Three Powers". Nine individuals or groups have donated more than 100 million yuan, including the Lee Foundation, Huang Zhongxian, and Hong Zuhang. There are 107 people who have donated more than 10 million yuan. Especially for education, overseas Chinese and compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan have devoted great enthusiasm and financial resources. Of the more than 6 billion yuan donated, more than 70% has been used to develop teaching and aid. It can be said that Quanzhou has developed from kindergartens, primary schools, From junior high schools to technical secondary schools, universities and even senior universities, schools over 85 years old have benefited from Sanpower’s donations. Among them, 843 educational foundations of various types have been established, with a total fund amount of 432 million yuan. The profits from the funds have been used to award teaching and student aids of more than 500 million yuan over the years. The reach of love is not limited to one place at a time, but some benefit the whole province and even the whole country.