On July 7, Wang Wentao, Minister of Commerce, and Sjoerdsma, the Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, jointly presided over the 18th meeting of the China-Netherlands Joint Economic and Trade Committee in Beijing. In the meeting, they engaged in a candid and in-depth exchange of views on China-Netherlands and China-EU economic and trade relations. (Source: Ministry of Commerce official website)
The 18th Session of the China-Netherlands Joint Economic and Trade Committee
On the same day, the inaugural meeting of the China-Netherlands Business Council was held. Minister Wang Wentao, Minister Sjoerdsma, and business representatives from both sides engaged in in-depth discussions on topics such as opportunities for China-Netherlands trade cooperation and coordinated industrial development. Wang Pengcheng, HiTHIUM's Co-founder and President, was invited to attend and deliver a speech, sharing the company's experiences in global expansion and offering suggestions for deepening China-Netherlands cooperation in the new energy sector.
In his remarks, Wang Pengcheng explained that since its founding in Xiamen in 2019, HiTHIUM has consistently focused on the energy storage sector, concentrating on the research and development of core technologies for energy storage batteries and systems, and has built the capability to provide integrated energy storage solutions covering all scenarios. In the key area of long-duration energy storage, HiTHIUM has accumulated industry-leading technical capabilities through early market entry and continuous technological breakthroughs. In 2025, the company ranked second globally in energy storage battery shipments, with product deliveries spanning more than 40 countries and regions, demonstrating that its global capabilities have been widely validated by the market.
Address by Wang Pengcheng
Regarding the company's European market strategy, Wang Pengcheng emphasized that Europe is one of HiTHIUM's key strategic markets. The company has established a comprehensive localized sales and service network in the region, enabling it to respond precisely to local market demands. He specifically noted that the Netherlands is promoting the development of its new energy industry, which aligns closely with HiTHIUM's global strategy. The company is committed to combining its world-leading energy storage solutions with localized services to help the Netherlands build a more resilient new energy system.
Regarding the further deepening of Sino-Dutch cooperation in the energy storage sector, Wang Pengcheng expressed two expectations: First, he hopes the Dutch side will provide clearer and more actionable policy interpretations and certification guidance in areas such as EU battery regulations and carbon footprint requirements, helping enterprises integrate into the local market more efficiently. Second, he hopes both sides will further establish platforms for industrial exchange and cooperation to facilitate in-depth collaboration between Chinese energy storage companies and local Dutch research institutions and EPC firms. Together, they can explore energy storage application models tailored to the Dutch market's needs, thereby accelerating project implementation and the pace of the energy transition.
In recent years, with the rapid development of renewable energy, Europe's energy system has been accelerating its transition toward a high proportion of renewable energy. Energy storage is playing an increasingly important role in enhancing grid flexibility and promoting the integration of renewable energy. As a key player in the global energy storage industry, HiTHIUM adheres to a development strategy of "Focus on Energy Storage, Technological Innovation and Global Expansion", continuously promoting the large-scale application of long-duration energy storage technology and actively participating in the global energy transition.
In closing, Wang Pengcheng stated that HiTHIUM will maintain an open and pragmatic attitude, leveraging its professional capabilities to stay in communication with Dutch partners and explore market opportunities, thereby contributing to economic and trade cooperation between China and the Netherlands in the field of green energy.
