Denmark and China renewed a bilateral agreement on green maritime technology and shipbuilding on January 27, strengthening cooperation on low- and zero-emission shipping. Image: Arthur Wang/Unsplash
Denmark and China have agreed to deepen their cooperation on green maritime technology and shipbuilding, strengthening a key partnership in the global transition towards cleaner shipping, Reuters reports.
The renewed agreement was confirmed in Beijing on January 27, where China’s Minister of Industry and Information Technology, Li Lecheng, met with Denmark’s Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, Morten Bødskov. During the meeting, the two sides extended a Memorandum of Understanding on collaboration in green maritime technology and shipbuilding.
Both countries highlighted their long-standing maritime ties and shared ambition to reduce the environmental impact of global shipping. The partnership builds on complementary strengths, combining China’s large-scale shipbuilding capacity with Denmark’s expertise in green shipping solutions and maritime innovation.
Li Lecheng said China is ready to conduct joint research and development with Denmark on ships powered by low- and zero-carbon fuels and to strengthen cooperation on international maritime standards. He also said China is open to expanding cooperation into related areas, including new energy technologies, as part of broader green development efforts.
Morten Bødskov said stronger cooperation with China supports Denmark’s industrial development and green transition goals. He added that Denmark will encourage Danish companies to expand their investments and business presence in China, aiming to lift bilateral industrial collaboration to a higher level.
The renewed agreement comes at a time of increased global attention on maritime security, the Arctic region, and the green transformation of industry, underscoring the strategic importance of Denmark–China cooperation in the maritime sector.