Lee Kum Kee Sauce Actively Participates in the 2026 Fortune Global 500 Forum

Dr. Julie Xing, Global Board Chairman and CEO Discusses New Pathways to High-Quality Growth with Global Business Leaders

GUANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 September 2026 – Lee Kum Kee Sauce ("Lee Kum Kee"), the century-old sauce brand and the only sauce and condiments brand among this year's Forum partners, actively participated in the 2026 Fortune Global 500 Forum, held on September 16 in Guangzhou, China. Julie Xing, Ph.D., Global Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lee Kum Kee Sauce, was invited to speak at a panel discussion and to attend the Most Powerful Women (MPW) Breakfast, joining other leading global business leaders to explore the key pathways for enterprises to achieve sustainable growth.

Dr. Julie Xing, Global Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lee Kum Kee Sauce, speaks at the panel discussion of the 2026 Fortune Global 500 Forum, exchanging insights with industry leaders.

Under the theme "The New Growth Equation", this year's forum brought Dr. Xing and three other industry leaders, including Pingyi Huang, Senior Vice President of Shandong Weiqiao Pioneering Group Co., Ltd.; Weiming Xiang, Vice President, GE Aerospace and President, GE Aerospace Greater China; and John Qu, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company, for a panel discussion titled "The Invisible Moat: Revaluing Soft Power and Sustainability". Moderated by Wei Yue, Senior Editor at Fortune China, the discussion explored what truly constitutes long-term advantages that can withstand cycles amid rapid technological iteration and intensifying competition. Topics spanned brand trust and consumer mindshare in consumer goods, data insights and organizational transformation in the AI era, and the pathways and stages of globalization for Chinese enterprises.

During the panel discussion, Dr. Xing points out that a true moat is a 360-degree, multi-dimensional structure built on product quality, consumer experience, emotional value, and innovative scenarios. (Photo credit: Fortune Global 500 Forum)

Dr. Julie Xing, named to the 2026 Fortune China MPW list, attends the MPW Breakfast and shares her thoughts on corporate competitiveness in the AI era. (Photo credit: Fortune Global 500 Forum)

During the Forum, Dr. Xing was invited to share her insights at the MPW Breakfast themed "Decision-Making Power in the Age of Efficiency", where she joined leaders from across industries to discuss opportunities and challenges for businesses in the new era. She highlighted that while AI enhances operational efficiency, human judgment, leadership and long-termism remain more critical competitive advantages.

As a recipient of the 2026 Fortune China's MPW list, Dr. Xing has earned this recognition for three consecutive years. Launched in 2010, the MPW list is regarded as one of the most representative rankings of women business leaders in China.

The Fortune Global 500 Forum this year brought together representatives from over 350 leading global companies, academic institutions, and business leaders worldwide. Discussions focused on topics including artificial intelligence, global supply chain transformation, sustainable development, and opportunities in emerging markets.

Looking ahead, Lee Kum Kee will continue to uphold its commitment to quality and innovation. Alongside driving business growth, the company will further deepen its sustainability practices, nurture talent, and enhance corporate governance, working with all stakeholders to forge new pathways to high-quality growth.
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About Lee Kum Kee Sauce

Lee Kum Kee Sauce is the global gateway to Asian culinary culture, dedicated to promoting Chinese culinary culture worldwide. Since 1888, it has brought people together over joyful reunions, shared traditions and memorable meals. Beloved by consumers and chefs alike, Lee Kum Kee Sauce’s range of more than 300 sauces and condiments sparks creativity in kitchens everywhere, inspiring professional and home chefs to experiment, create and delight. Headquartered in Hong Kong, China and serving over 100 countries and regions, Lee Kum Kee Sauce’s rich heritage, unwavering commitment to quality, sustainable practices and “Constant Entrepreneurship” combine to enable superior experiences through Asian cuisine for people worldwide. For more information, please visit www.LKK.com.

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BEIJING, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire – 17 September 2026 – The 2026 Beijing Chaoyang International Light Festival's Consumption Season will run from September 11 to October 11, with a limited-edition light-and-shadow installation officially unveiled on September 24. Under the permanent theme "Amazing Chaoyang" and the annual theme "Amazing You" this year's event builds on three consecutive successful editions with further upgrades.

Chaoyang International Light Festival's Consumption Season Lights Up Again: Over 100 Cultural and Tourism Events Ignite Beijing

The Liangma River Cultural and Economic Belt will create its first "processional" night-tour experience, while Chaoyang Park will be transformed into an immersive theatre, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy a new scene at every step and experience drama around every corner. Chinese and international artists will gather once again, classic installations will be renewed and upgraded, and brand-new light-and-shadow works and multiple outdoor premieres will be unveiled, injecting a constant stream of artistic vitality and boundless anticipation into the city's nightscape.

Alongside the exciting launch of the Light Consumption Season, Chaoyang District will present over 100 cultural, commercial, tourism, sports, and exhibition experiences in quick succession: The 2026 China Open will kick off with passion; the Liangma River International Arts Festival will bloom with aesthetic vitality along the riverbanks; the Olympic Park International Carbohydrate Festival and the Beihu Light and Shadow Life Festival will light up the city's nighttime economy; the Juicy Taco Fest and the Weibo IN Cross-Dimensional Gravity Field anniversary series will create a distinctive trendy play experience; pop-up events featuring Mao Buyi and Zhou Shen will ignite excitement; the Liangma River will host the "Chi Forest: Your Perfect Drink-Mixing Partner" parade; and the south gate of Chaoyang Park will feature exhibitions of Tesla Cybertruck and other vehicle models, as well as the Optimus robot.

During the Light Consumption Season, commercial districts and over 10,000 brand merchants across Chaoyang District will join forces, integrating Golden Week traffic, top-tier event IPs, and trendy consumption scenarios to create a citywide consumption wave and continuously support Beijing's development as an international consumption centre.

This autumn, do not miss Chaoyang's nightscape. As the lights come on, the riverbanks surge with life, and the neighbourhoods come alive together, a more open, more international, more vibrant nightlife awaits you.

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