Joint Communiqué of 2Nd Meeting of China-Denmark Joint Clean Energy Working Group
On October 23 2025, Lu Junling, General Economist of the National Energy Administration of China, and Stig Uffe Pedersen, Acting Director General of the Danish Energy Agency, co-chaired the second meeting of China-Denmark Joint Clean Energy Working Group in Suzhou. Both sides reached consensus on the following points:
Preamble
To mark 20 years of collaboration, the National Energy Administration of China (NEA) and the Danish Energy Agency (DEA) recognize with pride the productive partnership established in 2006.
Over the past two decades, this bilateral cooperation has provided a valuable platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, while yielding tangible results for both countries. Dozens of study tours and exchange visits, as well as a wide range of joint researchhave been conducted, strengthening technical and institutional links and deepening mutual understanding.
This sustained engagement has reinforced the partnership between two green pioneers, promoting policy and regulatory advances and supporting the development of sustainable, secure, and cost-effective energy systems.
Today, this cooperation continues to actively support the implementation of the Sino-Danish Joint Green Work Programme (2023–2026), as presented and agreed by both governments, ensuring that shared priorities in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and low-carbon solutions are advanced in a coordinated and effective manner.
Shared Achievements
Through joint efforts, Denmark and China have:
·Enhanced the flexibility and efficiency of existing coal-fired power plants.
·Promoted renewable energy integration, particularly in wind and solar power.
·Advanced the development of district heating and energy efficiency solutions.
·Encouraged the exchange of policy design, regulatory practices, and market experiences.
Vision for the Next Phase (2026–2029)
Recognising the continued urgency of advancing energy transition while ensuring economic growth and energy security, Denmark and China reaffirm their commitment to deepening their collaboration in the next phase of the Joint Working Group, covering the period 2026–2029.
In this new phase, the partners will place particular emphasis on:
·Power market design
·Hydrogen and green energy storage
·Power system flexibility
·Integration of the power and heating systems
International Signal
Denmark and China recognise that their partnership has significance beyond their bilateral relationship. As leading actors in the green transition, both sides commit to continuing to demonstrate to the international community that:
·It is possible toachieveeconomic growthand carbonemissionreduction.
·Energy security can be strengthened while advancing energy transition.
·The energy transition can be accomplished without compromising prosperity and inclusivity.
Through their cooperation, Denmark and China will continue to set a powerful example of how pragmatic collaboration can accelerate global progress toward a sustainable energy future.
Closing Commitment
National Energy Administration and the Danish Energy Agency express their commitment to continue their cooperation in the period 2026–2029.
This Joint Communiqué is not legally binding, but reflects the shared vision of the Parties to work together for the benefit of their peoples, their economies, and the global community.
Editor:Leo
