On June 26, 2026, a delegation from CCI de Lyon Métropole Saint-Etienne Roanne (CCI Lyon) visited emlyon business school Asia for an in-depth exchange with alumni in Asia. The event marked a key stop on CCI Lyon's official visit to China and another milestone in the deepening interaction between the French and Chinese business and education communities.

CCI Lyon and emlyon business school share a profound century-old bond—it was CCI Lyon that founded emlyon business school in 1872. A century and a half later, this enduring connection has found renewed vitality and continuity at the Asia Campus. The event was opened by Ms. Peng PENG, Associate Director of Alumni, Corporate Relations, and Career Services at emlyon business school Asia, who warmly welcomed the CCI Lyon delegation and the attending alumni.

▲ Dr.Wenlong XING, Dean, emlyon business school Asia

Dr. Wenlong XING, Dean of emlyon business school Asia, delivered a welcome address and provided a comprehensive overview of the Asia Campus's development and current landscape. Dean Xing also introduced the school's extensive global network of partner institutions, demonstrating emlyon's steady progress as a globalized business school.

▲ Jean-Marie MARTINO, General Manager of CCI Lyon

Mr. Jean-Marie MARTINO, General Manager of CCI Lyon, delivered a speech outlining the Chamber's core operations and strategic priorities. CCI Lyon represents tens of thousands of enterprises and academic members, dedicated to driving regional economic vitality and international collaboration. Mr. MARTINO specifically highlighted the Chamber's future cooperation directions in China, emphasizing that China is not only one of the world's most critical markets but also offers vast opportunities for French enterprises in areas such as green transformation, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and high-value-added consumer sectors.

Following the addresses, representatives from the accompanying French companies delivered presentations and shared insights, showcasing the rich landscape of Sino-French economic and trade cooperation and its potential opportunities. Alumni from emlyon business school Asia engaged in lively dialogue and in-depth discussions with CCI Lyon delegates and corporate representatives on topics including business and economic development, as well as cross-border collaboration.

The event fully embodied emlyon business school 's educational ethos of "We are makers"—driving change through action and shaping the future through co-creation. This visit by CCI Lyon was not only a journey tracing roots across time and space but also a bridge connecting the past and the future. On one hand, it reaffirmed the emotional ties between the founding institution and its alma mater, allowing alumni to revisit the school's foundational heritage since 1872. On the other hand, it built a practical platform for dialogue between the Chinese and French business communities, injecting fresh momentum into deeper cooperation in trade, industry, talent development, and beyond.

Amid today's evolving global challenges, this exchange reflects emlyon business school 's sense of responsibility as an international business school—rooted in Asia, connected to the world, and committed to cultivating future business leaders with global vision and innovative capabilities, while advancing cross-border understanding and cooperation.