The GuWei Museum, co-founded by Mr. Franco Cutrupia and Mrs. Pauline Wei Cutrupia, Honorary Permanent Presidents of the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) Foundation, celebrated its first anniversary with the inauguration of a new library lounge on 19 September 2025. Notable delegates from consulates, public officials, and leading figures from the cultural and educational sectors gathered to honour this landmark event.

Three officiating guests addressed the ceremony, including Dr. Massimo Ambrosetti, Ambassador of Italy to the People’s Republic of China; Professor the Hon. Lee Chack Fan, GBM, GBS, JP, Chairman of the Management Board of The Jao Studies Foundation; and Mr. Franco Cutrupia.

In his remarks, Ambassador Ambrosetti emphasised the GuWei Museum’s tireless promotion of East-meets-West culture as a vivid testament to the essence of Sino‑Italian friendship, underscoring both nations’ shared commitment to deepening mutual understanding through cultural exchange. Professor Lee commended the Museum as an ideal place for younger generations to appreciate cross‑cultural interaction and mutual learning, highlighting its enlightening insights into the cultural dimensions of the Belt and Road Initiative. Mr. Cutrupia reflected on the Museum’s first-year achievements – including welcoming 12,000 visitors and curating a series of fascinating exhibitions and educational activities – while expressing heartfelt gratitude for the steadfast support from all sectors of society.

HKBU representatives attending the ceremony included Dr. Amelia Lee, MH, Associate Dean of the School of Continuing Education and Acting Director of the College of International Education, and Mrs. Lily Chan, Director of University Advancement and Secretary‑General of the HKBU Foundation.