Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Belgium, China: Vice Premier Liu Yandong Calls for Cooperation in Developing Geothermal Energy

Chinese vice premier eyes further technology cooperation with Belgium (GlobalPost)

Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong
Visiting Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong on Monday expressed China's willingness to enhance technology and innovation cooperation with Belgium.

"The five research areas of the center actually coincide with China's research areas," said Liu, adding that China wants to enhance cooperation with VITO,  a research and technology organization in areas of cleantech and sustainable development based in Belgium, particularly in remote sensing, energy efficiency, environmental protection and new materials.

After visiting a geothermal project at VITO, Liu said it was important for both countries to cooperate on geothermal energy, which is also a clean and sustainable source.

Liu said she learned that the north China region and Belgium's Flemish region share similar geological conditions.

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