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Group 1 - The seventh World Business Conference features a torch relay event titled "Together in Spirit, Passing the Flame," held in Songkou Town, Meixian District [3][5] - The torch relay began at 8:30 AM with the lighting of the torch by Ma Zhengyong, the Secretary of the Meizhou Municipal Committee, and was handed to the first torchbearer, Yu Guochun, a prominent figure in Hong Kong [3][5] - The relay covers approximately 43 kilometers, showcasing the integration of ancient town scenery and natural beauty, highlighting the achievements of Meizhou's "Hundred Million Project" and urban-rural development [3][5] Group 2 - Songkou Town, recognized as one of the four ancient towns in Lingnan and a model for Guangdong's "Hundred Million Project," aims to establish itself as the "First Town of Overseas Chinese and Maritime Silk Road" [5] - The town has restored over 100 traditional buildings and transformed the old port office into a themed hotel, enhancing its cultural heritage and tourism appeal [5] - The torch relay also passes through the Biyang Song rural revitalization demonstration area, which includes 25 typical villages and aims for a tourism revenue of 1.8 billion yuan in 2024 [5] Group 3 - The torch relay is part of a series of events for the seventh World Business Conference, promoting the spirit of patriotism, hard work, integrity, innovation, and mutual assistance among businesspeople [5] - The main torch features a unique design made of silver metal, symbolizing the roots in Hakka culture and the spreading spirit of entrepreneurship, resembling wings that represent growth and the dissemination of business spirit [7]