On 22 July, at the China Cultural Centre in Luxembourg, CHINALUX co-organized the “Sharing Development Opportunities with the World” Luxembourg Dialogue Event with the Chinese Embassy in Luxembourg and China Media Group Europe, as well as the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU, China Cultural Centre in Luxembourg and EU Reporter. CHINALUX President Ms. Zhujun Xie and Vice President Mr. Jacques Bortuzzo attended the event.

Mr. Bortuzzo was the moderator and he welcomed everyone at the beginning of the event.

H.E. Ambassador Hua Ning, Chinese Ambassador in Luxembourg, noted China’s achievements in lifting 800 million people out of poverty and stressed the importance of foreign trade and investment, mentioning over 300 reforms planned by 2029.

Mr. Jean-Marc Goy, Chairperson of Alfi, highlighted China’s shift to “high-quality growth,” focusing on innovation, green technology, and poverty reduction.

Mr. Paul Schockmel, CEO of IEE, discussed the rapid growth of China’s automotive sector and its transition to electrification, highlighting the benefits for Luxembourg companies engaged with the Chinese market.

Mr. Dick Roche, former Irish Minister of European Affairs and former Irish Minister of the Environment, shared his experiences from multiple visits to China, noting the importance of cooperation. He emphasized that collaboration with China, especially in technology, benefits all parties involved.

Representatives from Luxembourg’s financial and industrial sector discussed potential collaborations in sustainable finance, fintech, and innovation, underlining Luxembourg’s role as a key investment hub for China.

Overall, the event reinforced the need for healthy China-Luxembourg relations and continued dialogue to maximize mutual benefits.