China and South Korea deepen hydrogen partnership

The China-South Korea Hydrogen Energy Innovation and Transformation Cooperation Forum took place on Dec 7 in Guangzhou's Nansha district as part of the 2025 Greater Bay Area Science Forum (GSF). The event brought together experts and industry leaders from both countries to advance practical cooperation in hydrogen energy.

Building on the inaugural 2024 forum, this year's edition experienced notable growth in size and participation. Guangdong, a leader in China's hydrogen energy industry since 2015, has built a strong industrial cluster supported by comprehensive policies. South Korea's expertise in technology R&D and policy frameworks complements Guangdong's scale, making this forum a vital platform for future collaboration in the hydrogen economy.

Yao Huarong, chairman of the Guangdong Association of Science and Technology Management Research, emphasized that the forum promotes mutual trust and meaningful collaboration through its presentations and networking activities.'

Yao Huarong, chairman of Guangdong Association of Science and Technology Management Research, delivers a speech on behalf of the Chinese host institution. [Photo/WeChat account: GSFofficial]

The forum included a series of keynote speeches and a roadshow session. During this event, nine South Korean companies, including THECARBON and HydroXpand, presented advanced technologies in electrolyzers, sensors, storage solutions, and fuel cells.

Lee Min-ho, Beijing representative of the National Research Foundation of Korea, addresses the forum. [Photo/WeChat account: GSFofficial]

After the forum, a Korean delegation embarked on a two-day tour of hydrogen facilities in Guangzhou and Foshan, where they visited industrial parks, refueling stations, and major enterprises.