Hydrogen engine manufacturers in Beijing and in the vicinity say that the presence of the new national hydrogen vehicle testing center in the capital city greatly faciliates testing of prototypes, significantly saving them the transportation cost from sending engines for test to other cities with a qualified testing center.
The establishment of the new testing center is part of China's broader plan to push for rapid development of its hydrogen energy sector.
The effort involves continuous improvement in hydrogen refueling station facilities, fuel cell systems, vehicles and applications throughout the industry chain.
The National Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Quality Inspection and Testing Center is located in the Daxing International Hydrogen Energy Demonstration Zone in southern Beijing, a pilot zone that boasts a well-established public testing platform and mature application scenarios.
At the beginning of this year, the first phase of the National Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Quality Inspection and Testing Center was put in operation, and the second phase is expected to be officially unveiled by the end of this year.
As an authoritative service platform in north China, it provides more convenient core component testing services for hydrogen energy companies in Beijing and surrounding areas.
"Previously, national engine certification tests could only be done in cities like Tianjin and Chongqing, where there are national inspection and testing centers. Our company is headquartered in Beijing and we had to send our engines for test to Tianjin or Chongqing previously. As a result, the labor cost and transportation cost were high. After the establishment of this national-level testing center in southern Beijing, we can easily send our engines for test here," said Bao Jianpeng, director of Beijing SinoHytec, a developer of hydrogen fuel cell engines.
"Since its establishment, the Daxing International Hydrogen Energy Demonstration Zone has been committed to promoting energy conservation, emission reductions and the development of environmental conservation in an effort to promote a high-quality development of transportation," said Xie Tao, director of the industrial service department of the demonstration zone.
The China Hydrogen Alliance predicts that by 2025, China's hydrogen energy industry will be valued at one trillion yuan (over 138 billion U.S. dollars), and by 2050, hydrogen energy is expected to account for more than 10 percent of the country's overall energy system.
Beijing's new hydrogen vehicle testing center facilitates timely testing for manufacturers in vicinity
A survey of 1,551 respondents from China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) showed that the successful implementation of "One Country, Two Systems" in the SAR is highly recognized by local people, who believe it to be the best system for maintaining long-term prosperity and stability in the region.
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the central government's resumption of the exercise of sovereignty over Macao, the China Global Television Network (CGTN), in collaboration with the Center for Macao Studies, conducted a survey on the implementation of "One Country, Two Systems" in Macao.
In the evaluation of satisfaction with Macao's economic and social development, 93.9 percent of respondent approved the performance of the Macao SAR government in recent years. A total of 91.9 percent stated that the political rights and freedoms of the people in Macao are fully protected, and 90.8 percent praised the significant improvement in social welfare levels in Macao.
Data shows that Macao's GDP has increased by 7.3 times from 1999 to 2023. In 2023, trade between the Chinese mainland and Macao reached 3.84 billion U.S. dollars, growing 4.3 times compared to that before its return to the motherland. As of October this year, direct investment from the mainland to Macao totaled 14.19 billion U.S. dollars.
In the survey, 94.3 percent of respondents expressed that strong support from the mainland has been crucial to Macao's prosperity and development. Additionally, 92.7 percent of them deeply feel that Macao's ties with the mainland are getting increasingly close.
So far, Macao has established stable economic, trade and cultural relations with over 120 countries and regions. The number of international organizations and institutions that Macao participates in has increased to more than 190, and it now enjoys visa-free or visa-on-arrival privileges with 147 countries and regions. A total of 92.5 percent of respondents believe that Macao's unique advantage lies in being backed by the motherland and connected to the world.
In the survey, 92.2 percent of respondents believe that the practice of "One Country, Two Systems" in Macao has been successful. The top three reasons behind this viewpoint are: "People of Macao governing Macao" with a high degree of autonomy, which suits Macao's realities; the central government's comprehensive support for Macao; and the patriotism and enterprising spirit of Macao's residents.
A remarkable 93.9 percent of respondents expressed confidence in the implementation of "One Country, Two Systems" and "the people of Macao governing Macao."
In the survey on the recognition of the concepts and achievements of the Chinese path to modernization, respondents rated achievements in areas such as scientific and technological innovation, cultural development, social security and education with scores above seven out of 10.
Additionally, 93 percent of respondents stated that since Macao's integration into the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, there has been an increase in visitors, more convenient exchanges and more investment attracted.
A total of 93.8 percent of respondents believe that China's modernization offers great opportunities for Macao, while 93.3 percent expressed confidence that the central government will maintain Macao's long-term prosperity and stability. Some 92.6 percent of them are optimistic about Macao's future development prospects.
Macao manifests strong vitality of 'One Country, Two Systems': poll
