en.Wedoany.com Reported - On the afternoon of April 17, an event marking the 20th anniversary of the Belgium World Steel Association Beijing Representative Office was held in Beijing. Edwin Basson, Director General of the World Steel Association, delivered a welcome speech, and Li Yiren, Vice Chairman of the China Iron and Steel Association, gave an address. The event was co-hosted by Basson and Zhong Shaoliang, Deputy Director General of the World Steel Association and Chief Representative of the Beijing Representative Office. Over 100 representatives attended, including those from major steel companies, foreign-invested steel enterprises, institutions in China, industry associations, academic societies, raw material suppliers, consulting firms, international organizations, universities, and industry media.

Pioneering Chinese Members Pave the Way, Global Steel Industry Discusses Evolution

Two interview sessions were held during the event. The first session, focusing on "The Past and Present of Steel," invited Zhang Xiaogang, Chen Derong, Yu Yong, and Dai Zhihao to discuss topics such as industry sustainability and technological innovation, reaching broad consensus. Li Yiren stated that in 2004, the China Iron and Steel Association, along with five companies—Baosteel, Ansteel, WISCO, Shougang, and Hansteel—joined the World Steel Association as its first Chinese members, and both sides have maintained close cooperation ever since.

Younger Generation Takes the Baton, Green Transformation Becomes a Core Topic

The second interview session focused on "The Future of Steel," inviting younger-generation industry representatives such as Li Menglong, Jia Fanghui, Jing Xin, Wang Zhiqun, and Liu Yushuo to explore how the industry can retain young talent and promote sustainable development. Basson pointed out that while the World Steel Association's headquarters is located in Brussels, Belgium, the decision to establish a representative office in Beijing 20 years ago was made because China's steel industry was at the beginning of a rapid growth phase. This decision has helped in understanding the future direction of the global steel industry.

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