On April 12, 2024, the "China-Europe Renewable Energy Industry Forum" was successfully held at the China Belgium Technology Center (CBTC). The forum was hosted by the China Belgium Technology Center, the Shenzhen Renewable Energy Industry Association, and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Representative Office in the EU (Belgium), and supported by China Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU) and Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (BCECC). The Director of Communication and Research of CCCEU Ms. Liang Linlin delivered a speech on the "Challenges and Opportunities for Chinese New Energy Companies Expanding into Europe."

The forum took place at the China Belgium Technology Center in Louvain-la-Neuve, Walloon Region. Speeches were given by Michel Kempeneers, Deputy Director General of AWEX; Bernard Dewit, President of BCECC; Chen Shou, GM of the Shenzhen Battery Industry Association; and Xue Qian, Chairman of CBTC.

Subsequently, presentations were made by representatives from EUROBAT, UMICORE, CCCEU, BOTREE, HITHIUM, HICI, the Wallonia Investment Office, and the CCPIT Rep. Office in the EU. Topics discussed included EU battery legislation, China-Europe market development experiences, EU business environment, battery recycling, storage and charging station market developments abroad, investment policies in the Walloon Region, and the China International Supply Chain Expo.

CCCEU Director of Communication and Research Liang Linlin spoke on "Challenges and Opportunities for Chinese New Energy Companies Expanding into Europe." She noted that from the second half of 2023 to early 2024, the EU introduced numerous policy changes in the renewable and green sectors, which raised concerns about the development of Chinese companies in these areas in Europe. However, she emphasized that Chinese companies still highly value the development potential and prospects of the European green market, as well as the EU's research and talent environment, and look forward to a steady and long-term development in China-Europe green cooperation despite headwinds.

The forum also witnessed the signing of a tripartite strategic cooperation agreement between the Walloon Export and Foreign Investment Agency (AWEX), the Shenzhen Renewable Energy Industry Association, and the China Belgium Technology Center (CBTC), as well as the signing of intent to establish operations by BOTREE, HITHIUM, and HICI.