Bert Weckhuysen was recently appointed Honorary Fellow of the Chinese Chemical Society. He was elected for his contributions in the use of in-situ spectroscopy technology to study catalytic processes, as well as energy conversion and carbon dioxide conversion, and his important contributions to scientific research cooperation with the Chinese chemical industry and the education of young scholars. At the same time our distinguished colleague in catalysis research Avelino Corma (Universidad Polytechnica de Valencia) was also installed as an Honorary Fellow.