The charity dinner “Discovering the Beauty of China” and the “World Women’s Empowerment” forum, co-hosted by BESTWAY Healthcare Group and the Better World Fund, concluded successfully during the 77th Cannes Film Festival. The event attracted global attention as one of the activities commemorating the 60th anniversary of Sino-French friendship.
Ms. Jacqueline Zheng, the founder of BESTWAY Healthcare Group and co-chair of the Better World Fund, attended the 77th Cannes Film Festival. She made a stunning appearance on the Cannes premiere red carpet in haute couture, elegantly representing the beauty of Chinese women to the world during the celebration.
President and Founder of Better World Fund, Manuel Collas de La Roche; Founder of BESTWAY Healthcare Group, Jacqueline Zheng
“Light of Charity”
Life is fundamental, and love is the essence. At the “Discovering the Beauty of China” charity dinner, celebrities from various fields conveyed the power of love. Ms. Zheng’s dedication to long-term charitable work touched the audience, earning her the Better World Fund’s “Best Commitment Award.” French actress Juliette Binoche presented the award, and Mr. Guangli Dong, the Chinese Consul General in Marseille, highly praised her acts of kindness.
The BESTWAY Beautiful Angel Fund of the Shanghai Charity Foundation was founded with the original intention of promoting “Beauty and Love.” For over 11 years, the fund has been dedicated to bringing hope to children in need. Ms. Zheng stated, “True beauty is not only in appearance but also in the kindness within our hearts and our care for others.” The charitable belief she and BESTWAY wish to convey to the world is the influence of life with life.
French Deputy and President of the France-China Friendship Group of the French National Assembly, Eric Alauzet; Founder of BESTWAY Healthcare Group, Jacqueline Zheng; French Actress Juliette Binoche; President and Founder of Better World Fund, Manuel Collas de La Roche.
“Empowering Through Beauty”
At the “World Women’s Empowerment” forum, Ms. Zheng, the sole female entrepreneur representative from China, delivered a speech to over 300 international dignitaries. She shared her journey of empowerment through beauty and recounted legendary stories of women’s transformation in the changing times, allowing the world to hear China’s voice.”Empowering women isn’t just about making them stronger, but also about creating a better world.”
At BESTWAY, 70% of senior management positions are held by women. This isn’t just a statistic but a powerful representation of the increasing presence of female leadership. Showing kindness to families, adding value to the team, and expressing gratitude to partners are other ways in which women’s empowerment shines through, as evidenced during the recent trip to Cannes.
Former Minister for Women’s Rights, Najat Vallaud-Belkacem; Duchess of Castro, Camilla Crociani; Founder of BESTWAY Healthcare Group, Jacqueline Zheng; President and Founder of Better World Fund, Manuel Collas de la Roche; UNESCO Ambassador for Peace, Guila Clara Kessous; Princess of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Béatrice de Bourbon-Two Sicilies; First Lady of Iceland, Eliza Reid; Duchess of Palermo and Calabria, Maria Carolina de Bourbon-Two Sicilies
Ms. Zheng, a practitioner of her power, brought her 80-year-old mother to the stage at Cannes. She revisited Paris, the first stop for brand book shooting 12 years ago, with her team, especially in the company of her key advisor, haute couture aesthetics artist and Asian nude makeup master Song Ce, enjoyed an extraordinary night with partners on the top-rated beach in Antibes, a top vacation town in southern France.
Empowering women with beauty and resources to recognize their self-worth and embrace a broader world.
“Shining with Beauty”
Beauty is our common passion. Ms. Zheng is dedicated to advancing beauty, as demonstrated by her features in various magazines. In 2012, she was highlighted in the Swiss magazine Regards for “Private Beauty Customization”. Additionally, ELLE magazine interviewed her in 2020 and 2021 about “Haute Couture Aesthetics,” in 2021, she was featured in Inc. China magazine by Global Times.
In Cannes, she showcased the beauty of the East and brought haute couture aesthetics to the world. Through medical aesthetics that attracted attention and resonated with more women, she offered beauty solutions, explaining the feminine strength behind Eastern beauty.
The “Haute Couture Aesthetics” created by Ms. Zheng at BESTWAY is not just a collaboration of artisan research institutes, but also a profound expression of beauty, love, and hope embodied in haute couture. It inspires women to be their best selves.
As we near the end of the Cannes journey, it’s important to remember that every extraordinary woman is a trailblazer and a dream chaser in the quest for female empowerment. The enduring belief in showcasing the beauty of Chinese women persists. In the ongoing symphony of “Beauty and Love,” Ms. Zheng’s story of empowerment is set to gain even more recognition.