Shaanxi and Germany Deepen Business Cooperation Across Multiple Sectors, Hydrogen Archer Energy Leverages Rio Tinto to Expand into the International Low-Carbon Energy Market

Published: Feb 5, 2026 15:02

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On January 29, Jia Zhenglan, President of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Shaanxi Sub-council and Shaanxi International Chamber of Commerce, led a delegation to Beijing for a meeting with Ouyang Liwen, Chief Representative of the Beijing Representative Office of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The two sides held in-depth discussions on deepening practical cooperation within the industrial and commercial sectors and sharing market opportunities, focusing on key areas such as intelligent manufacturing, low-carbon energy, technological innovation, and cultural go global.

During the meeting, the CCPIT Shaanxi Sub-council invited the German side to participate in key events such as the International Chambers of Commerce (Xi'an) Exchange and Matchmaking Conference and the Yulin Coal Expo, and explored matters related to jointly organizing economic and trade exchange activities. Simultaneously, it facilitated precise connections to German market resources for member enterprises such as Shaanxi Hydro-Solar Dual Energy Technology Co., Ltd. and Shaanxi Tomato Culture Development Co., Ltd. The German representatives expressed positive willingness to participate in and co-organize related events.

It is reported that the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry is one of Germany's three official foreign economic promotion agencies. Its core tasks are to safeguard enterprise interests, promote commercial and economic development, and assist German enterprises in addressing global supply chain challenges. Responsible personnel from the Investment Promotion Department of the CCPIT Shaanxi Sub-council and representatives from member enterprises of the Shaanxi International Chamber of Commerce participated in the meeting.

As a key enterprise promoted during this Shaanxi-Germany exchange, Shaanxi Hydro-Solar Dual Energy Technology Co., Ltd. deeply felt the solid support and forward-looking planning provided by the organizing bodies for enterprise development. This interaction not only served as recognition of its technical strength and market value but also injected strong confidence into the company's growth. In the future, Hydro-Solar Energy will continue to consolidate its capabilities and enhance product quality. With the support and promotion of the CCPIT Shaanxi Sub-council, the International Chamber of Commerce, and the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, it will join hands with Chinese and foreign partners to open a new chapter in international cooperation in the field of low-carbon energy.

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