华侨是我国的特殊群体和独特资源。多年来,广大归侨凭借他们的爱国情怀和聪明才智在祖国建设中发挥了重要的作用,成为我国社会经济发展主力军中的重要组成部分。在新世纪新阶段,这个特殊群体,将在完成祖国统一大业、开展民间外交、促进国际交流与合作等方面继续发挥独特的作用。与此相应,我们的侨务工作也必须与时俱进,在认真研究的基础上进一步加强。 Overseas Chinese are special groups and unique resources in our country. Over the years, the majority of returned overseas Chinese have played an important role in building the motherland with their patriotic feelings and their ingenuity, and have become an important part of China's major force in social and economic development. In the new phase of the new century, this special group will continue to play a unique role in accomplishing the great cause of reunifying the motherland, conducting non-governmental diplomacy and promoting international exchanges and cooperation. Correspondingly, our work on overseas Chinese affairs must also advance with the times and be further strengthened on the basis of careful study.