Group 1 - The 11th ECI International Digital Innovation Festival and the ECI Awards 2025 Annual Innovation Person Awards Ceremony were held in Guangzhou, China, where Cheng Xinhua, founder and CEO of Dongcheng Group, was awarded "ECI Annual Innovative Entrepreneur (2025)" [1][3] - The ECI Festival, initiated by the International Digital Economy Innovation Organization (IECIA), focuses on technology innovation, business innovation, and digital marketing, and has been awarding the ECI Awards since 2014, which is recognized as the "Nobel Prize of the global innovation community" [3][5] - Cheng Xinhua has nearly 20 years of experience in the Chinese hotel industry, leading Dongcheng Group to become one of the top 5 hotel groups in China and top 14 globally, with a brand value of 10.466 billion, ranking in the Top Brand 2025 China Brand 500 [4] Group 2 - The ECI Annual Innovative Entrepreneur award aims to promote entrepreneurs and innovators who create both commercial and social value, emphasizing the "three transcendences": transcending technology, transcending business, and transcending borders [5] - Cheng Xinhua's entrepreneurial philosophy emphasizes that entrepreneurship itself is a form of innovation, and he aims to continue driving innovation within the company and influence other entrepreneurs in the Greater Bay Area and globally [4][5] - The award ceremony highlighted various categories, including innovative business creators, marketing figures, influential individuals, female leaders, chief innovation officers, and entrepreneurs, showcasing stories of breakthrough ideas and successful global brand campaigns [3][5]