The 20th summer camp of the China National BlueStar Group Co Ltd officially opened in Beijing yesterday. For the fist time in its two-decade history, the camp, originally set up to cater for the children of its Chinese employees, has welcomed the offspring of its workers in foreign countries - including France, the UK, and Australia.

Ren Jianxin, president of China National Chemical Corporation (ChemChina), Blue Star's parent company, as well as chairman of BlueStar itself, was one of the founders of the BlueStar summer camp.

Reflecting on the value and growth of the venture, he said: "In the camp, we now provide the children with an all-round education whilst also promoting their personal growth. We help the next generation learn how to live a collective life and to become youngsters full of knowledge, vision and with good personalities."