在比利时驻华大使馆的新馆落成仪式上，我们为新使馆大楼最大的房间“钱秀玲厅”的铭牌揭幕。

　　钱女士是谁，为什么使馆要以她的名字来命名多功能厅纪念她？ 

　　钱秀玲女士的照片为家人提供 下同

　　Photos in this article are provided by family of Qian Xiuling

　　1912年，钱秀玲出生在江苏省宜兴市的一个名门望族。为了追求卓越的学业，1929年，钱秀玲与哥哥一起远赴比利时鲁汶大学攻读化学。她是一位非常优秀的学生，最终获得了化学博士学位。被玛丽·居里的卓越成就所激励，钱秀玲立志追随她的足迹，希望能为科学界做出重大贡献。

　　At the official inauguration reception, we unveiled the nameplate of “Qian Xiuling Hall”, the biggest room in the new Belgian embassy building. Who is Mrs. Qian, and why do we commemorate her by naming our multifunctional room after her? 

　　Qian Xiuling was born into a prominent family in Yixing City, Jiangsu Province, in 1912. In her quest for academic excellence, Qian Xiuling ventured to Belgium alongside her brother to pursue her studies in chemistry at the University of Leuven in 1929. She was an exceptionally dedicated and brilliant student. She earned a Doctorate in Chemistry. Inspired by the remarkable achievements of Marie Curie, Qian Xiuling aspired to follow in her footsteps and make significant contributions to the scientific community.

　　1933年，钱秀玲与博士Grégoire de Pérlinghi结婚，定居在比利时南部。然而，在第二次世界大战的动荡岁月里，她的生活发生了意想不到的转折。她得知有97名比利时抵抗运动成员被纳粹部队抓获，面临死刑的威胁。

　　In 1933, Qian Xiuling married Doctor Grégoire de Pérlinghi and settled in the southern region of Belgium. However, her life took an unexpected turn during the tumultuous years of the Second World War. She learned that 97 Belgians from the Resistance Movement had been captured by the Nazi Forces and were facing the threat of capital punishment.

　　尽管当时钱秀玲已怀有身孕，但她还是鼓起勇气，利用自己的关系，亲自求见德国军事总督Alexander von Falkenhausen将军。Von Falkenhausen将军恰好是她表兄钱卓伦的朋友。这并不是她第一次求见他，此前她曾成功为另一位面临死刑的比利时人求情。事实证明，她的干预再次发挥了作用，她成功地挽救了所有97名比利时人的生命。

　　为了表彰她的英勇行为，比利时政府向钱秀玲颁发了著名的“国家勋章”，以表彰她的无私和勇气。为了缅怀并纪念她的非凡成就，布鲁塞尔南部Ecaussinnes市的一条街道以钱秀玲的名字命名。

　　Despite being pregnant at the time, Qian Xiuling embarked on a courageous mission. Utilizing her connections, she personally sought an audience with General Alexander von Falkenhausen, the German Military Governor, who happened to be a friend of her elder cousin Qian Zhuolun. This was not the first time she had approached him, as she had previously successfully pleaded for the life of another Belgian facing execution. Her intervention proved instrumental once again, as she managed to save the lives of all 97 Belgians. 

　　In recognition of her heroic act, the Belgian government awarded Qian Xiuling the prestigious Medal of Gratitude, a testament to her selflessness and bravery. To honor her memory and commemorate her extraordinary achievements, a street in the city of Ecaussinnes (south of Brussels) was named after Qian Xiuling. 

　　她于2008年去世，享年96岁。钱秀玲走过了一条非凡的道路。从中国到比利时，她在两国都留下了不可磨灭的印记。钱秀玲的事迹激励着一代又一代人，提醒我们同情心的力量，以及一个人能对他人的生活所能产生的影响。

　　现在，大使馆有了一个以她的名字命名的大厅。钱秀玲的侄孙女钱童心女士（Charline Tongxin Qian）出席了当天的新馆落成典礼，并为铭牌揭幕。“钱秀玲厅”提醒人们，勇气、韧性和对知识的追求对于塑造人类的美好未来是至关重要的。

　　Qian Xiuling died at the age of 96 in 2008. She embarked on an extraordinary path that led her from China to Belgium, leaving an indelible mark on both countries. Her legacy continues to inspire generations, reminding us of the power of compassion and the impact one individual can have on the lives of many.

　　Now, the embassy has a hall that bears her name. Mrs. Charline Tongxin Qian, grand-niece of Qian Xiuling, was present at the inauguration that day and unveiled the nameplate. The room serves as a reminder of the importance of courage, resilience, and the pursuit of knowledge in shaping a better future for all.