China-Northeast Asia Expo to Host China-Japan Economic and Trade Exchange Event and Hydrogen Energy Matchmaking Meeting

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The 15th China-Northeast Asia Expo is set to host a critical event, the China-Japan economic and trade exchange event and hydrogen energy industry matchmaking meeting, in Changchun and Songyuan from August 27 to 28. This event aims to strengthen economic and trade exchanges, deepen hydrogen energy cooperation, and promote open development between Jilin Province and Japan. The meeting will focus on hydrogen energy and bring together high-level representatives from both countries, including Japanese Fortune 500 companies and well-known multinational companies in the field of hydrogen energy.

Key Takeaways:

  • The event is co-hosted by the Jilin Provincial Department of Commerce, the Jilin Provincial Energy Bureau, the Songyuan Municipal People's Government, the Japan-China Economic Association, and the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) of Japan.
  • The event aims to promote pragmatic cooperation between Jilin Province and Japan in the hydrogen energy sector, injecting new impetus into Jilin Province's high-level opening up.
  • A total of 80 high-level representatives from Japan, including 50 representatives from Fortune 500 companies, will attend the event.
  • The Chinese side has invited 70 representatives from domestic Fortune 500 companies and well-known companies and scientific research institutions in the field of hydrogen energy.
  • The Provincial Department of Commerce aims to establish an efficient platform for connecting the Chinese and Japanese hydrogen energy industries through this event.
  • The event will promote in-depth cooperation between the two countries in hydrogen energy technology research and development, application scenarios, and industrial chain development.

Statistics:

  • 80 high-level representatives from Japan will attend the event.
  • 50 representatives from Fortune 500 companies in Japan will attend the event.
  • 70 representatives from domestic Fortune 500 companies and well-known companies and scientific research institutions in the field of hydrogen energy will attend from China.
  • Representatives from Japanese companies such as Itochu, Mitsui & Co., Panasonic, Marubeni, Sumitomo Corporation, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will attend.
  • Representatives from Chinese companies such as FAW Group, State Energy, Jilin Electric Power Co., Ltd., China Energy Engineering, CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles, and Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry will attend.

Sources:

  • (Tao Lianfei), https://www.jl.gov.cn/yaowen/202508/t20250826_3493154.html