Today, on the afternoon of November 23, the China·Huayou Eighth Annual International Conference, themed " Build Together, Win the Future Together", grandly opened at the Wuzhen International Internet Exhibition & Convention Center. Over 1,000 guests from more than 24 countries and regions gathered in Wuzhen to discuss openness and cooperation, seek mutual development, consolidate development consensus, and inject more certainty, stability, and positive energy into the global new energy lithium battery industry, creating a brighter future for humanity. 

Leaders and guests attending the opening ceremony includes Yu Huiyou, Secretary of the Communist Party Committee of Tongxiang City; Chen Xuehua, Chairman of Huayou Holding Group; Wang Jian, Deputy Secretary of the Communist Party Committee of Tongxiang City and Mayor; Zhang Yuqiang, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Zhenshi Holdings; Wang Chen, Secretary of the Communist Party Committee of Yulin City; Zhou Cansen, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee (acting president) of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd., Zhejiang Branch; Liu Jincheng, Chairman of EVE Energy Co., Ltd.; Lu Meihua, Member of the Party Committee and Vice President of the Zhejiang Branch of the Export-Import Bank of China; Hyang Mok Lee, Executive Vice President of LG Chem, Ltd.; Guo Lin, President of Bank of Inner Mongolia; Mei Feng, Member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Nanchang Municipal Committee and Secretary of the Party Working Committee of Nanchang E&T Development Zone; Hahn Bopha, Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Shanghai; Nicholas D. Kant, President Director of ANTAM, a State-owned Nickel Mining Company in Indonesia; Li Ganglie, Head of LGES Procurement Center; Adriansyah Chaniago, Vice President Director of PT Vale Indonesia Tbk; Xu Shihui, Vice President of Amperex Technology Limited; Gong Xuebin, Procurement Director of FinDreams Battery; Tang Lixin, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and Vice President of Northeastern University, among others. The opening ceremony was presided over by Chen Hongliang, President of the Group. 

Secretary Yu Huiyou of the Communist Party Committee of Tongxiang City stated in his speech that Huayou, starting from the banks of the Yongxing River in Wuzhen and the Grand Canal, has become a globally competitive integrated leader in the lithium battery materials industry. It represents an outstanding example of Tongxiang's "creating from nothing" and "open up to the outside world," injecting strong momentum into the high-quality development of Tongxiang's economy. The Communist Party Committee of Tongxiang City and the Municipal People's Government will continue to be staunch supporters and servers of Huayou's development, hoping that Huayou will be enterprising and make bold breakthroughs, showcasing the ambition and strength of Tongxiang's leading enterprises to the world. 

Adriansyah Chaniago, Vice President Director of PT Vale Indonesia Tbk, expressed in his speech that the collaboration between Vale Indonesia and Huayou in the Pomalaa hydrometallurgy project has set a global precedent, combining their respective development advantages to establish a model for coordinating industrial progress and environmental management. He looks forward to the two sides working together to create a new future of innovation and sustainable development, paving the way for the electric vehicle industry, paving the way for a bright future in the electric vehicle industry.

Liu Jincheng, Chairman of EVE Energy, expressed in his speech the expectation of working together with Huayou to promote the development of the industry chain, achieve greater commercial and social value, and make a greater contribution to the global green energy industry. 

"Whether in prosperity or adversity, true friends move forward together with concerted effort." Hyang Mok Lee, Executive Vice President of LG Chem, mentioned in his speech that over the past five years, LG Chem and Huayou have become friendly strategic partners, yielding many outstanding results. In the future, the two sides will work together to create prosperity and strive to become leaders in the global comprehensive lithium battery materials industry. 

"Looking back, Huayou has developed together with ICBC!" Zhou Cansen, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee (acting president) of the Zhejiang Branch of the ICBC, said in his speech that Huayou Cobalt is an advanced model among private enterprises in Zhejiang and a leading enterprise in the lithium new materials industry, as well as an important strategic partner of ICBC. The two sides have grown continuously in a mutually beneficial manner, and he looks forward to higher-level, broader, and deeper cooperation, joining hands for a brighter future. 

Congratulations and warm wishes for the conference were sent in letters and videos from Septian Hario Seto, Deputy Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs of Republic of Indonesia; H.E.Mr. Ryad MEZZOUR, the Minister of Industry and Trade of The Kingdom of Morocco; Garibaldi Thohir, Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Bilateral Committee for China; Ms. Febriany Eddy, President Director and CEO of PT Vale Indonesia Tbk and Charma Gajendra, Senior Director of After Sales at Volkswagen (China) Investment Co., Ltd, among others. They expressed their heartfelt congratulations and sincere wishes for the conference, hoping to further enhance mutual trust, deepen cooperation, and jointly create a new chapter in the new energy lithium battery industry with Huayou. 

"True friendship brings people close however far apart they may be." Chairman Chen Xuehua extended the warmest welcome and sincere thanks to the leaders, guests, and friends from all walks of life attending the conference. Under the concept of "Build Together, Win the Future Together", we have come together and ventured into the world. 

In 2023, Huayou achieved year-on-year growth in production and sales volume, with operating income growing for the fourth consecutive year, and the industrial structure, product structure, and spatial structure were optimized, further enhancing control over the industrial chain. A vibrant Huayou, full of technology, green initiatives, and openness, is flourishing. 

At this critical moment in the development of the lithium industry, it is crucial to unite in the spirit of “Build Together, Win the Future Together”. We must broaden the scope of cooperation, deepen the levels of collaboration, and enhance the standards of our collective efforts. This will collectively maintain the stability of the industrial chain, ensure the smooth operation of the supply chain, and promote the high-quality and sustainable development of the industry in both competition and cooperation. 

"Even mountains and seas cannot distance people with common aspirations." as an ancient saying goes. Just as the Grand Canal, flowing through the annals of time, unites China with the global community, the lithium battery industry similarly serves as a conduit connecting China to the world. Let us uphold the cooperative development concept of "Build Together, Win the Future Together," advance industrial synergy with a more open attitude, and face difficulties and challenges with closer unity and collaboration, striving for a better future. 

President Chen Hongliang delivered the Review of 2023 and Outlook for 2024 report on behalf of the company. 

Li Zhongning, Head of the ESG and Sustainable Development Department, presented the Creating Sustainable Value: Huayou's ESG Practice report on behalf of the company. 

The conference also held a awarding ceremony and strategic cooperation signing ceremony. 

Huayou, together with partners, 

Embarks on a bright future for new energy 

Cooperates to build a beautiful world for all humanity.