Gathering the power of Philanthropy, passing on the torch of Philanthropy. The 9th Annual Philanthropic Awards Ceremony successfully concluded on January 26, 2026, at Phoenix City in Guangzhou. Representatives from academia, business, arts, media, and other philanthropic sectors across China and overseas gathered to share their philanthropic stories, exchange successful experiences, jointly explore new paths and directions for the development of philanthropy, witness this important moment in China's philanthropic journey, and offer suggestions for promoting the high-quality development of philanthropy.

The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China clearly pointed out the need to "guide and support willing and capable enterprises, social organizations, and individuals to actively participate in philanthropic undertakings" and "build a social governance community where everyone is responsible, everyone fulfills their responsibilities, and everyone benefits," thus pointing the way for the development of philanthropy in China in the new era.

This grand ceremony, themed "Passing on Love, Walking Together on the Road of Philanthropy," consisted of three chapters: the social responsibility and commitment of philanthropists, the development and inheritance of philanthropy, and a philanthropic image night. A welcome banquet was held on the evening of registration, followed by a high-level interview program, "Outstanding Talents of China," a special dialogue program for the Spring Festival, hosted by Han Qiaosheng, a former well-known CCTV host. This program facilitated one-on-one exchanges among some outstanding representatives of this charity event through a roundtable forum, focusing on their contributions to public welfare.

At the opening ceremony, He Keng, former Vice Chairman of the Financial and Economic Affairs Committee of the 11th National People's Congress Standing Committee; Zhuang Congsheng, former Vice Chairman of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce; Major General Jia Xueyang, former Deputy Director of the Political Department of the General Staff Department of the Chinese People's Liberation Army; Wang Shengli, former Executive Deputy Director of the Administrative Department of the State Council; You Hong, former President of the Lions Clubs International China; Liang Honglin, President of the Private Economy Branch of the China Cooperative Trade Association; Yao Xiaofei, Chief Producer of the TV program "Focus on Public Welfare" and Secretary-General of the Organizing Committee of the 9th Public Welfare Ceremony; Wu Baoxin, founder of Dabao Group; Feng Haoquan, founder and president of Singapore FHK Group; Yao Wenqian, a well-known CCTV host; Yan Beizhan, head of Anping Huakang Medical Supplies Factory in Hebei Province; Ning Ke, founder of Ronghao Organizing Education; Ge Changqing, founder of Jiaozi Ruomu New Quality Aggregation All-Domain Economy; Zeng Xianzong, founder and chairman of the board of Zhengqiu International Group; Lu Renjun, honorary chairman of Shanghai Zhezhong Group Co., Ltd.; and Pan Rui, chairman of Rongquandao (Beijing) Cultural Industry Co., Ltd., and other leaders and guests jointly launched the 9th Public Welfare Ceremony.

The event was opened by He Keng, Vice Chairman of the Financial and Economic Affairs Committee of the 11th National People's Congress Standing Committee, who delivered a brilliant and detailed opening speech on the history, direction, and future of public welfare activities. Following this, representatives from public welfare enterprises and individuals across the country shared their experiences in public welfare activities, research, and achievements within their respective industries. The levels of their public welfare activities varied. Still, he shared philosophy of mutual assistance, embodied in the concept of "everyone for me, and me for everyone," earned enthusiastic applause from all the guests.

On the dazzling stage of the 9th National Public Welfare Ceremony, and on the long journey of educational philanthropy, there are always those who use their expertise as sails and their passion as oars to guide countless seekers of knowledge.

The entrepreneur and experienced General Manager for 20 years in China, Karlheinz Zuerl, is a prime example. As a senior expert and coach, deeply rooted in the fields of Automotive, Machinery, Environment-Technology, with his own developed software and hardware products in Artificial Intelligence, he has steadily progressed on the dual tracks of coaching and public welfare communication, contributing his professional expertise to the cause of educational philanthropy.

Karlheinz Zuerl has acted as the System Doctor for Profit Growth in Europe and BRICS+ countries, for Western and Chinese companies.

Karlheinz Zuerl is the CEO of German Technology and Engineering Cooperation (GTEC). GTEC's selected experts help medium-sized, family-owned suppliers to solve their investment, operational, quality, and cost problems. They achieve this by driving better profit growth through cost reduction and business development, and investment consultancy.

D Since 2013, as an interim CEO and executive consultant in China, Karlheinz Zuerl has increased sales, reduced error rates, and improved profits from "lousy" to "wow."

D In 2022, Capital magazine named him “Top Interim Manager of the Year.”

D Since 2023, he has led the "BRICS Project Network" partnership, working with his team of experts to invest in profitable companies with excellent ROI and drive business development in struggling companies in the BRICS+ countries.

D From 2023 to 2024, he was President of Rotary Suzhou Club and supported several charity projects in Suzhou.

D In 2024, he was named Interim Manager of the Year in Europe for his successes with Western companies in China.

D He is currently one of the top 10 consultants in the German economy. He has written several books in German and English, and he is a member of the Diplomatic Council Think Tank and the Asian Transformation and Turnaround.

The diverse and open working atmosphere in Chinese companies further deepened his understanding of the importance of educational equity, planting the seeds for using his professional expertise to support public welfare coaching by holding interesting webinars.

While deeply committed to coaching and teaching, Karlheinz Zuerl has never forgotten his initial aspiration to dedicate himself to support companies and individuals. He is keenly aware that high quality education resources remain scarce in many areas and among disadvantaged groups in China and Southeast Asia. To address this, he actively participates in educational philanthropy activities at Rotary International, a global Charity organization, sharing his teaching experience without reservation. He also spearheaded the compilation of several easy-to-understand English learning books for students at universities and breaking down barriers to educational resources through his practical actions.

From a student at a prestigious German university in Coburg and Munich, to a renowned manager and coach with a distinguished faculty, and now a dedicated practitioner of philanthropy, Karlheinz Zuerl has consistently used her professional expertise to bridge the gap between education and philanthropy. Her decades-long dedication exemplifies the responsibility and commitment of educators and highlights the unique value of professional expertise on the path of philanthropy. In the future, it is believed that he will continue to contribute his small contributions to the popularization of English education and the development of educational philanthropy.

In addition to main venue speeches, video screenings, project launches, television interviews, a charity calligraphy and painting event, and a tribute ceremony, this year's grand ceremony also featured several thematic forums covering hot topics such as "Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development," "The Power of Philanthropy in Rural Revitalization," "Technology Empowering Philanthropic Innovation," "Education and the Path of Philanthropy," and "Cultivating Young Philanthropic Talents."

Representatives from various fields were invited to showcase their companies' achievements in practicing social welfare. Through speeches, media interviews, project launches, a charity gala, short films, calligraphy and painting events, and television interviews, the event comprehensively reviewed and summarized the development of philanthropy over the past year, explored its trends, and paid tribute to this year's Philanthropic Figures of the Year, Philanthropic Short Films of the Year, Philanthropic Enterprises of the Year, and Philanthropic Projects of the Year.

On the glorious night of the 9th Annual Philanthropic Ceremony, Karlheinz Zuerl was awarded the title of "2025 Education Philanthropy Pioneer."

The closing ceremony featured a brilliant closing speech by Zhuang Congsheng, former Vice Chairman of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce. Following this, a charity gala performance showcased the charm of ethnic culture, with dazzling costumes and melodious traditional rhythms instantly igniting the audience's enthusiasm and bringing the event to a climax, concluding the entire event successfully and impressively.

It is reported that this event was jointly organized by the "Focus on Charity" television program, YiYang.com, and Zhongshi Caifeng.com, among other media outlets, and undertaken by the Beijing Century Caifeng Radio and Television Planning Center. The Charity Gala, launched in 2017, has been successfully held nine times. With strong support from all sectors of society, it has attracted the active participation of numerous enterprises, social organizations, academic institutions, the media, and the public, becoming the most influential annual charity event.

Karlheinz Zuerl

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Investments in Europe and BRICS+ countries

D Partner of ESG-Lotsen.com (PM, Interim Management Service)

D Partner of BRICS+ Project Network (PM, Interim Management Provider Service)

D CEO of GTEC (German Technology & Engineering Cooperation)

D Former President of Rotary International Suzhou Club, China.

D Shareholder of Aurum Foundation, FinTech company Dubai/HK

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Where he speaks in public (March 2026, Mannheim, Germany):

https://leanbase.de/latc/speakers/2026-karlheinz-zuerl

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