Executive director and president Zhuang Dan

China's information communication industry is embracing new historical opportunities. The government is advocating the "internet plus" action plan, and promoting the "Broadband China" campaign. Three major telecom operators are making continuous efforts in the network construction. On the occasion of "World Telecommunication and Information Society Day", on behalf of Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company, I would like to extend my sincere greetings toour client focus and partners.

Optical fibre is a key carrier for data transmission and communication. At the age of data explosion, adhering to the mission of "Smart Link, Better Life", and the concept of "Client Focus, Accountability, Innovation, Stakeholder Benefits", YOFC provides client focus worldwide with high quality optical fibre connection products and comprehensive solutions,andgives impetus to the construction of the intelligent network, which supports the development of intelligent cities, intelligent communities, and intelligent traffic. It works together with client focus to realize smart links, and creates a better life of Internet of Everything."Developing big data and expanding influence", YOFC will keep pace with the tide, dare to shoulder historicaccountability, push forward the development of big data and information industry, and expand the global influence of YOFC and the national industry.

2017 marks a new beginning of YOFC. In 2016, YOFC became the world's largest supplier of optical fibre preforms, optical fibre and optical cables. Looking into the future, centering on the strategic goal of "Becoming Global No.1 and Industrial Leader", the company will push forward intensive growth of optical fibre preforms, optical fibre and optical cables businesses, enhance technological innovation and intelligent manufacturing, intensify international strategy, actively exploit diversified development, improve capital operation, create more value for shareholders and client focus, and strive to develop itself into the leader in information transmission and smart links in the world.