About us
我们是谁，我们由何而来......
Who we are and where we come from
参与者
Since 2022, over 1,100 participants have joined our events.
线上线下分享活动
We’ve successfully hosted 22 online and in-person events.
志愿服务者
A team of 50 dedicated volunteers, including senior leaders from industry and academia, power our mission.
积极评价
We received 100% positive feedback from participants.
Cangli e.V.Cangli Community is a non-profit association founded by Chinese women in Germany, here to support Chinese women living and working in Germany and across Europe. We're all about building an inclusive, supportive and empowering community—both online and in person — where Chinese people, especially women, can grow, connect, and thrive in both their personal and professional lives while living abroad.
The name Cangli combines two pioneering Chinese women’s communities in Germany:Red Koi (红锦鲤)社区和and Pearls in the Vast Sea (沧海明珠).社区。
Red Koi, founded in 2022 by Qiao Zhang, focuses on women’s professional growth and leadership development through book clubs, roundtables, coaching dialogues, and workshops.
Pearls in the Vast Sea, established in 2021 by Kunling Wei and Ning Lang, helps full-time parents re-enter the German workforce, with 20+ events covering job hunting, retraining, entrepreneurship, and German language learning.
In 2023, the two communities merged out of their aligned values and shared passion of supporting others and growing together. The name Cangli was born—each character taken from the original communities. Their first joint event was the “Chinese Leadership Forum: Balancing Career & Family” in Frankfurt, which received enthusiastic feedback from over 50 participants.
Following this success, Cangli continued to host impactful events in 2024, including four large online sessions, each attracting nearly 100 attendees. The second in-person forum, “Life Without Limits”, took place in Stuttgart in November 2024 and was again met with high praise from over 60 participants.
To embrace an extraordinary life amid the complexity of our journey, we need creativity, curiosity, and courage — that's how a life becomes meaningful and whole.
To support long-term, sustainable growth, we’re also formally registering as a non-profit association under the name C.A.N.G.L.I. e.V. This acronym stands for:
Chinese-German Association of Networking, Growth, Leadership and Inclusion.
representing our mission to foster exchange, personal growth, development in leadership & inclusion and cultural dialogue.
Our Mission
To support individuals—especially women—through life’s different stages in realizing their self-worth, maintaining wellness, and cultivating meaningful, fulfilling lives.
Our Vision
To build a warm, inclusive community that empowers Chinese—especially Chinese women—in their personal and professional journeys abroad.
Our Values
Respect · Trust · Inclusion · Openness · Asking for help · Growing together We aim to increase visibility for the Chinese community, especially women, in global society.
Cangli is always looking for like-minded volunteers, speakers, mentors, coaches, sponsors, and partners who share our values and vision.
Whether you're passionate, responsible, or simply curious—we welcome your involvement! From event planning, facilitating discussions, and sharing your story, to branding, tech support, or partnership outreach, there’s a space for you here.
Whether you're passionate, responsible, or simply curious—we welcome your involvement! From event planning, facilitating discussions, and sharing your story, to branding, tech support, or partnership outreach, there’s a space for you here.
Let’s grow together and elevate the visibility of Chinese women abroad.
2025
Swim freely through life’s vast ocean, share warmth and strength, and shine as a proud part of the Chinese community.
Our Team
沧鲤核心团队
Qiao Zhang
@ Co-Founder of Cangli
Director of Executive Education at ESMT Berlin; lead of the Women in Leadership program; executive and team coach. Formerly with Unilever Shanghai, Bayer Germany, and Amazon Germany. Also an amateur stage actress and passionate explorer of life’s many paths.
Kunling Wei
@ Co-Founder of Cangli
Project manager by day, blogger behind Kunkun’s Voice Memo by passion. Lover of movement and words, exploring life with endless curiosity.
Yilin Guo
@ Head of Communications
With 15 years of experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, Yilin currently serves as the Global Head of Novel Technologies at Mars Pet Nutrition. Having lived and worked across Europe, Asia, and the U.S., she brings a truly global perspective to her work. Yilin is a passionate advocate for diversity, a committed career mentor, and a proud, hands-on mother of two young daughters.
Fei Tian
@ Head of Operations
Global logistics project manager at TESA, with an MBA from TU Dresden. A traveler, home chef, and mindfulness enthusiast, she finds inspiration on the road and peace through yoga and meditation. She believes in shared growth—one step at a time.
Hai Ling
@ Head of Finance
Executive Assistant to the CEO at Zhongding Europe (WEGU); Co-Active coach; joyful product evangelist; and proud mother of three. Her life is shaped by learning, connection, and the belief that helping others is helping oneself.
Lina Wang
With 17 years of international experience across Europe, Asia, and the United States, Lina is a globally recognized leader known for her strategic foresight, operational acumen, and cross-cultural expertise. As a passionate advocate for inclusion and intercultural understanding, she is passionate about creating lasting value for society and shaping a more diverse, tolerant, and inclusive world.
Core Volunteers
核心志愿者团队
Pang Zhang
Ting Cui
Xingyu
Xinwei
Mogu
Linling
Dengdeng
Xiangjie
Zhejun
Mentor-Coach Circle
合作导师及教练
Vanessa Li
President of Bosch Service Solutions Asia Pacific
Irene Wang
Founder of W&W Headhunting and Leadership Coach
Xiuhua Zeng
Senior Executive and Team Coach
The format of the event was very fresh, open, and creative, with a warm and relaxed atmosphere. The topics were highly relevant to real-life work and personal needs—I learned so much and felt deeply inspired. Thank you for the mentor sessions and the follow-up support. I hope to continue applying and practicing what I’ve learned!
A heartfelt thank you to Cangli Society for hosting this event. I feel lucky and proud to have taken part. I met so many beautiful souls here, and it reminded me of the endless possibilities within each person. Everyone has their own values and ways of being, and I’ve learned that I don’t need to feel ashamed or inferior for being different. I’ve gained so much from this event—even if I can’t put everything into words yet, I know this will be a slow and meaningful process of reflection and growth.
