The Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility will hold a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Liu Wei, and will visit key technology centers of companies such as Gotion and CRRC to analyze innovation in the sector.
Óscar Puente, minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, begins an official visit to China to analyze on-site the manufacturing of undercarriage and the advances in railway sustainabilityThe goal is to exchange experiences with the world leader in High speed and explore bilateral synergies.
Strategic alliances in infrastructure and sustainable mobility
The Minister of Transport will travel to various locations in the Asian giant to witness firsthand the technology that China is implementing it in its railway system. During the visit, Óscar Puente will propose to his Chinese counterpart, LiuweiVarious options for collaboration and synergy between both countries, focused primarily on the sustainable mobility and the development of infrastructure of common interest.
The official agenda includes high-level technical tours. The minister will attend a closed-circuit test of the state-owned company's high-speed trains. China Railway Construction Corporation and will experience the quality of service by making the journey Changchun – Beijing in one of these convoys.
Official agenda: Visits to Gotion and CRRC
The journey will begin in hefei, company headquarters Gotion, a leading entity in the production of lithium-ion batteries that are fundamental to the sector of Power PlantsAfterwards, the Spanish delegation will travel to the capital. Changchun to continue with the industrial meetings.
Below, we detail the schedule of activities planned for the Spanish delegation:
| Date | Location | Main activity |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, December 11 | hefei | visit Gotion High-Tech Engineering R&D Institute (batteries and electric mobility). |
| Friday, December 12 | Pekin | Bilateral meeting with the minister Liuwei and a visit to the test track Beijing National Railway Test Center. |
| Saturday, December 13 | Changchun - Beijing | visit CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles Co.,Ltd and train transfer from High speed. |
Focus on technological innovation
The mission aims to deepen understanding of the manufacturing of critical components. Highlights of the visit include:
- Direct observation of the manufacturing processes of undercarriage generation.
- Analysis of energy storage technologies at the headquarters of Gotion.
- Evaluation of operating standards in the network of High speed largest in the world.
Key points and frequently asked questions about Óscar Puente's visit to China
What is the main objective of the trip?
The minister seeks to learn firsthand about Chinese technological advances in undercarriage y sustainabilityas well as establishing agreements of common interest in infrastructure with its Chinese counterpart.
Which companies will the Spanish delegation visit?
The agenda includes visits to the facilities of Gotion (batteries for electric vehicles), China Railway Construction Corporation (railway infrastructure) and CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles (train manufacturing).
What practical experience will the minister undertake?
In addition to institutional meetings, Óscar Puente will take a trip in High speed across Changchun y Pekin and will attend technical tests on a closed circuit.
