On February 25 (the ninth day of the Lunar New Year), the Zhongmei Industrial Park echoed with the crackling of firecrackers and bustling with excitement as the grand commencement ceremony for Zhongmei Group's 2026 operations was held. Centered on the theme 'AI Empowers a New Chapter, Embarking Together on Zhongmei's New Journey,' the event combined traditional commencement rituals with dynamic sports competitions and creative cultural performances, sounding the clarion call for high-quality development in the new year.
At the auspicious hour of the morning, group leaders and employee representatives jointly lit the ceremonial firecrackers to mark the commencement of work, symbolizing prosperity and enduring success. Subsequently, a series of cultural and sports competitions—including tug-of-war, basketball, and table tennis—kicked off with great enthusiasm. Participants demonstrated unity and determination through their teamwork and fierce competition, while the sidelines echoed with waves of cheers and encouragement. These events fully showcased the vibrant, enterprising spirit and tenacious fighting spirit of the China Coal team.
Following the conclusion of the sports and cultural competitions, the Group leadership delivered opening remarks at the conference center. Han Yong, General Manager of China Coal Group, first extended New Year greetings to all employees and their families, then reviewed the Group's breakthrough achievements in technological innovation during 2025. He highlighted the successful launch of the 'China Coal AI Intelligence Center Platform,' independently developed by the Group's China Coal Intelligent Research Institute. This platform integrates a series of systems including AI-powered unmanned promotion, unmanned optimization, unmanned outbound calling, unmanned matrix publishing, unmanned recruitment, and unmanned finance, establishing a full-chain intelligent operation system. This milestone signifies China Coal's advancement to the forefront of the artificial intelligence industry. Looking ahead to the Year of the Horse in 2026, Han Yong expressed three aspirations: anchor innovation as the core to make the 'Intelligent China Coal' brand shine brighter; cultivate a pragmatic work ethic to make the 'Efficient China Coal' image more distinct; and unite collective strength to make the 'Progressive China Coal' spirit soar higher. He called on all employees to seize the momentum with the courage of a 'pioneering steed' and the vigor of a 'thousand galloping horses,' intelligently leading the future and striving to compose a new chapter in the Group's transformation and upgrading.
Li Zhenbo, Group CIO and General Manager of Zhongyun Group; Shao Hua, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Manufacturing Headquarters; Zhang Xing, Vice President and General Manager of Cross-Border E-Commerce; and Guan Chenghui, Party Secretary, each delivered speeches. They outlined key tasks for the new year within their respective domains, urging all employees to refocus, take swift action, and ensure a strong start to the first quarter.
Following the leadership address, the 'China Coal Group 2026 AI Spring Festival Gala and Work Commencement Ceremony' cultural performance commenced splendidly at the Group's conference center. Jointly hosted by Jining Workers' Cultural Palace, the High-Tech Zone Trade Union, and Shandong China Coal Group, the gala featured 16 diverse and meaningful performances. The opening dance 'Abundance of Fish' ignited the venue with its jubilant rhythms; the male solo 'Arrived and Never Want to Leave' and the children's choir 'Galloping Horses Welcome Spring” conveyed the joy and vitality of the New Year; the crosstalk 'Love's Routine' and the AI crosstalk 'I Love China Coal Excavators' cleverly integrated artificial intelligence elements, humorously showcasing the deep integration of technology and industry; The stirring poetry recitation 'Galloping into a New Era, Praising Our China' expressed the patriotic sentiments of China Coal employees. Performances such as the dance ‘Xiao’ and the instrumental ensemble 'Praise Shandong,' selected by the Municipal Workers' Cultural Palace, were spectacular and earned thunderous applause from the audience. The performance concluded with the entire audience singing 'My Motherland and I,' stirring up a surge of patriotic fervor and love for the enterprise among all participants.
The AI interactive segments woven throughout the gala performance emerged as a major highlight of the event. Digital avatars from China Coal Intelligent Research Institute made surprise appearances multiple times, delivering personalized congratulations to top-performing sales representatives and colleagues on-site for their outstanding 2025 inquiry-to-sale achievements. This vividly showcased the application outcomes of the Group's intelligent transformation. Interspersed rounds of red envelope giveaways repeatedly elevated the event's atmosphere to new heights, with delighted winners beaming with joy amidst waves of laughter and applause.
At the conclusion of the event, the Group leadership posed for a group photo with the performers, bringing the commencement celebration to a successful close. All China Coal employees will take this grand occasion as a starting point, advancing with renewed enthusiasm and a more pragmatic approach toward achieving all 2026 objectives. Together, we will forge an even brighter future for China Coal Group!
