Adding to the honour and prestige of the occasion, His Royal Highness, Crown Prince Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg, was present at this event. His Royal Highness expressed his delight in attending the celebration, as Cercle Cité also holds special significance for him, being the venue where his wedding took place.

The evening started with a warm welcome from Mr. Jacques Bortuzzo, Vice President of CHINALUX. A video highlighted the milestones of CHINALUX in the past 10 years, allowing attendees to reflect upon the organization’s transformative journey.

Ms. Zhujun Xie, President of CHINALUX, delivered a speech that captured the tireless efforts by CHINALUX to promote and support business communities in China and Luxembourg. She emphasized the chamber’s commitment to providing networking opportunities, resources, and educational seminars, all aimed at connecting members with potential partners and fostering business prospects. Notably, the chamber has also played an active role in fulfilling its social responsibility by extending support to non-profit organizations such as MSF and Croix Rouge.

Next, H.E. Mr. Hua Ning, Chinese Ambassador to Luxembourg, commented the remarkable achievements of CHINALUX and emphasised the bonds between China and Luxembourg that have been nurtured over the years.

Mr. Carlo Thelen, CEO of the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, shared his unique perspective as a witness to the birth of CHINALUX. Mr. Thelen reaffirmed his commitment to continue fostering mutually beneficial ties between the business communities in China and Luxembourg.

In an engaging presentation, Mr. Rupert Hoogewerf, Chairman of Hurun, shed light on the exciting landscape of unicorn companies in China. Highlighting the opportunities, he encouraged attendees to explore and experience the dynamic business environment that China has to offer.

Though unable to attend in person, Mr. Nicolas Mackel, CEO of Luxembourg for Finance, sent a heartfelt video message from Shanghai. In light of the turbulent times we live in, Mr. Mackel emphasized the crucial need for open dialogue, fostering stronger connections and collaborations between China and Luxembourg.

The crowning moment of the evening arrived when His Royal Highness, Crown Prince Guillaume, together with President Ms. Zhujun Xie, joined hands to ceremoniously cut the anniversary cake. This symbolic act encapsulated our shared vision.

As the night drew to a close, the 10-Year Anniversary Gala Dinner served as a reminder of the instrumental role played by every individual involved in CHINALUX’s success story. From the dedicated members of the steering committee, executive and advisory board members, to the honorable supporters like the Chinese Ambassador to Luxembourg, the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, and the Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Foreign Affairs, thank you for your support and contributions!