10th anniversary celebration of IBA Confucius Institute

03. november 202521. november 2025

Tuesday 28th oktober 2025 the IBA Confucius Institute celebrated its 10th anniversary.

See photos from the event here.

Girl singing in a microphone — Entertainment was provided in the form of song and music by Xiangning Ouyang and Merel Beelen from the Royal Danish Academy of Music.

People standing and talking — Director of the Confucius Institute, Ildikó Antal, received numerous congratulations from guests during the celebration of the institute’s 10th anniversary.

Photo of Ildikó behind a speaking-stand — Director of the Confucius Institute, Ildikó Antal, received numerous congratulations from guests during the celebration of the institute’s 10th anniversary.

Photo of a man attending the ceremony

Photo of Bastian speaking — Bastian Jensen, a former student at the IBA, studied Chinese at the Confucius Institute. “I began my journey with the Confucius Institute two and a half years ago – a decision that quickly evolved from a fun side project into full engagement in learning Chinese culture, language, and business.”

Photo of Ildikó speaking

Photo of girl singing — Entertainment was provided in the form of song and music by Xiangning Ouyang and Merel Beelen from the Royal Danish Academy of Music.

Photo of Ildikó — Director of the Confucius Institute, Ildikó Antal, stated: “This anniversary is not just about looking back – it is also about looking ahead. Together, we will continue to strengthen our collaboration, deepen our mutual understanding, and create new opportunities for dialogue and exchange between Denmark and China in the years to come.”

Photo of Dr. Lio Yongquin speaking — Dr Yongqin Liu, Vice President of Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance, emphasised in her speech that the Confucius Institute at the IBA promotes language and cultural exchange and serves as an important bridge for mutual understanding and friendship between China and the world. “This year carries dual significance, marking both the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Denmark and the 10th anniversary of this institute – a true testament to our fruitful partnership.”

Photo of Dr. Lio Yongquin speaking

Photo of Dr. Lio Yongquin speaking

Photo of Morten Kier — Professor at the IBA, Morten Kier, welcomed guests to a festive evening at Koldinghus to mark 10 years of the Confucius Institute.

Ohoto of Hongmei speaking — “Today, we gather in the beautiful city of Kolding to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the IBA Confucius Institute. On this important occasion, I would like to extend my warmest congratulations, on behalf of the Chinese Embassy in Denmark, to all the teachers and students at the IBA Confucius Institute,” said Hongmei Lei from the Chinese Embassy in Denmark.

Photo of Hongmei speaking

Photo from the celebration — The celebration of the Confucius Institute’s 10th anniversary was attended by 75 participants, including business representatives, educators, and students from the IBA, as well as guests and partners from China, Belgium, France, Lithuania, and the United Kingdom.

Photo of Lara Martin — “It is a joy and an honour to celebrate a decade of friendship and cooperation,” said Lara Martin, a board member of the International Business Schools.

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Confucius Institute 10 års jubilæum. Foto: Maria Tuxen Hedegaard

Photo from the ceremony

Photo of the danish and chinese flag — Professor at the IBA, Morten Kier, welcomed guests to a festive evening at Koldinghus, where they gathered to celebrate 10 years of the Confucius Institute.

Photo from the celebration

Photo from the celebration

Photo of the room at Koldinghus — The IBA Confucius Institute celebrated its 10th anniversary in the Chapel Hall at Koldinghus.

Photo of food on a table

Photo from the celebration

Photo from the celebration

Photo from the celebration

Photo from the celebration

Photo from the celebration

Photo of Xiaochuang Wu, First Secretary for Education & Science, Chinese Embassy in Denmark Ildikó Antal, Director IBA International & Confucius Institute Hongmei Lei, Counselor og First Secretary for Education & Science, Chinese Embassy in Denmark Yongqin Liu, Vice President, Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance

Ildikó Antal, Rui Li, Morten Kier together with the delegationen from Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance.

Ildikó Antal, Director of IBA International & the Confucius Institute, and Yongqin Liu, Vice President of Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance, congratulated one another and expressed their eagerness to continue the strong collaboration between the IBA and Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance.

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