Chen Entian Congratulates Dr. Yan Lijin on Winning the World Outstanding Chinese Award

HONG KONG, November 1, 2026 — There are 45 days remaining before the opening of the 13th International Day of the Belt and Road (Silk Road Festival) and the Silk Road New Year Cultural Festival. The award ceremony for the 19th World Outstanding Chinese Award was held in Hong Kong.

 

Dr. Yan Lijin, Chairman of China Silk Road Group, received the World Outstanding Chinese Award for his outstanding contributions to advancing international Silk Road cooperation, promoting mutual learning among civilizations, fulfilling public welfare responsibilities and setting an exemplary role for overseas Chinese.

 

The citation reviewed Dr. Yan Lijin’s long-standing dedication to international cooperation and industrial development, highlighting his efforts to support Chinese enterprises in global expansion, foster international industrial coordination, deepen inter-civilization exchanges and engage in public welfare initiatives. From international economic and trade cooperation to the development of the digital economy, from cross-border industrial collaboration to people‑to‑people exchanges and public welfare practice, Dr. Yan Lijin has consistently strived to build bridges for international cooperation and facilitate resource sharing and common development across countries and regions.

 

Chen Entian, Chairman of the International Silk Road Pavilion Alliance and head of the Organising Committee for the Silk Road New Year Cultural Festival, extended his congratulations to Dr. Yan Lijin, Chairman of China Silk Road Group, on this honour.