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Simon Lichtenberg, Advocacy Chair of the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China (DCCC), has been awarded the 2026 Chinese Government Friendship Award, one of China’s highest honours for foreign nationals who have contributed to the country’s development and to international exchange and cooperation.
The award was presented by State Councilor Shen Yiqin and recognises Simon Lichtenberg’s long-standing efforts to strengthen business relations between China and Denmark, as well as broader cooperation between China and Europe.
The award ceremony took place at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing and was attended by DCCC Secretary General Belinda Boettern Bai. On 30 September, Simon Lichtenberg also attended a reception hosted by President Xi Jinping to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
Read more about Simon Lichtenberg's receipt of the award here.
Danish professor Michael Havbro Faber
This year, the award was also presented to Danish professor Michael Havbro Faber of Aalborg University, recognising his contributions to academic cooperation between Denmark and China.
Read more about Michael Havbro Faber's receipt of the award here.
DCBF extends its warm congratulations to both Simon Lichtenberg and Michael Havbro Faber on this distinguished recognition and their contributions to strengthening ties between Denmark and China.
