ROME, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 5, the Italian Federation of Writers hosted a distinguished literary discussion titled "At Three in the Afternoon — The Global Resonance of a Deliveryman's Poem", at its intimate theater in Rome. Organized jointly with the Rome9 China- Italy economic and cultural Exchange Center and the Suzhou Foreign Cultural Exchange Promotion Association, the event brought Italian audiences into contact with contemporary Chinese poetry while providing a setting for cross-cultural literary exchange.
At Three in the Afternoon is the signature poem of Wang Jibing, a deliveryman poet from Kunshan, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. At the session, Wang and his collaborator and translator, Martina Benigni, a doctoral student in Civilizations of Asia and Africa at Sapienza University of Rome, recounted the journey that connected them through this poem. Martina Benigni translated the work into Italian and published it in Internazionale, helping introduce the poem to Italian readers and sparking cross-cultural literary dialogue.
Natale Antonio Rossi, President of the Italian Federation of Writers, stated that such gatherings allow literary enthusiasts from China and Italy to share insights and appreciate each other's cultural perspectives. The Federation plans to expand its collaboration with Chinese universities to foster continued literary engagement.
As a prominent voice in China's emerging grassroots poetry scene, Wang Jibing has written over 6,000 poems, which have been translated into several languages and published in five countries. He explained that At Three in the Afternoon captures a fleeting moment of relative calm in a delivery worker's demanding day. Since December last year, sharing sessions titled "At Three in the Afternoon — The Global Resonance of a Deliveryman's Poem" have been held at the Rome9 China- Italy economic and cultural Exchange Center and Liceo Mamiani di Pesaro.
In Kunshan, the city where Wang resides, the local government is developing the "At Three in the Afternoon • Walking with Light" initiative, a program supporting workers in emerging professions that draws inspiration from the poem's title.
** This press release is distributed by PR Newswire through automated distribution system, for which the client assumes full responsibility. **
"At Three in the Afternoon": A Poetic Dialogue Beyond Borders
- Recognized as the best value scheme throughout MPF's 25-year history
- Winner of the "10 Year Fast Mover", an important barometer in assessing the competitive landscape of the MPF system
- Crowned "Best Product - ESG", reflecting our steadfast commitment to sustainable investing
HONG KONG, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life has been named the inaugural "Diamond Choice" winner at the 2026 MPF Awards by MPF Ratings. This award recognises the "best-value" scheme since the MPF system's inception in December 2000. Sun Life received seven ratings and awards in total. Other accolades include the "10-Year Fast Mover", and "Best Product - ESG," awarded for the second consecutive year, underscoring the company's ongoing efforts in delivering outstanding MPF products and services.
Our ratings and awards as shown below[1]:
MPF Ratings: Gold
Awards:
- Diamond Choice
- 10 Year Gold
- 10 Year Fast Mover
- Best Product – ESG
- Sustainably Friendly
- 20 Year Best Performer - Mixed Asset (61-80%)
HONG KONG, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life has been named the inaugural "Diamond Choice" winner at the 2026 MPF Awards by MPF Ratings. This award recognises the "best-value" scheme since the MPF system's inception in December 2000. Sun Life received seven ratings and awards in total. Other accolades include the "10-Year Fast Mover", and "Best Product - ESG," awarded for the second consecutive year, underscoring the company's ongoing efforts in delivering outstanding MPF products and services.
Our ratings and awards as shown below[1]:
MPF Ratings: Gold
Awards:
Jin Chen, Chief Financial Officer, Wealth & Pensions at Sun Life Hong Kong Limited, said, "Sun Life MPF has always embraced a client-first philosophy, striving to deliver high-quality retirement solutions. We are truly honored to once again be recognized in this year's MPF Ratings 'MPF Awards'. On the 25th anniversary of the MPF system, our scheme has been recognized as the first-ever 'Diamond Choice' winner. This distinction highlights our outstanding achievement in delivering 'value for money' and our ability to bring long-term benefits to our clients' retirement security.
In addition, our launch of Hong Kong's first low-carbon-focused fund in 2023 has garnered widespread industry recognition, leading to our second consecutive win for 'Best Product – ESG.' As the third-largest MPF service provider in Hong Kong, Sun Life remains committed to providing superior retirement MPF solutions for Hong Kong working population, helping them achieve a worry-free retirement."
| [1] Source: "The 2026 MPF Awards" by MPF Ratings |
[1] Source: "The 2026 MPF Awards" by MPF Ratings
About Sun Life
Sun Life is a leading international financial services organisation providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including: Canada, the U.S., the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, Mainland China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of December 31, 2025, Sun Life had total assets under management of $1.6 trillion. For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com.
Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF.
** This press release is distributed by PR Newswire through automated distribution system, for which the client assumes full responsibility. **
Sun Life Crowned the First-Ever "Diamond Choice" Winner at 2026 MPF Awards
