On October 16, the World Young Scientists Summit (WYSS) 2026European Event was held in Brussels. Ms. Li Yan, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Chinese Embassy in Belgium, attended the closing ceremony and delivered a speech.

Ms. Li noted that 2026 marks the beginning of China's 15th Five-Year Plan, the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Belgium, and the fifth year of the Summit's European Event in Brussels.At present, global challenges such as climate change, public health and AI governance are becoming increasingly pressing. She said that China stands ready to work with all countries to build consensus, take coordinated action, promote the global sharing of scientific and technological innovations, and ensure that advances in science and technology benefit all humanity.

This event was hosted by Zhejiang Association for Science and Technology (ZAST) and Wenzhou Municipal People's Government, and organized by the Secretariat of WYSS and the Associated Centre of Eurasia for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ACEIE). Held under the theme “Frontier Science and Youth Responsibility: Shaping a Sustainable Future Together”,the event featured a special forum commemorating the 55th anniversary of China-Belgium diplomatic relations. It brought together around 180 scientists, young scholars and business representatives from over 20 countries.