Bali,November 1, 2023- The "Hydropower in the Interconnected World" forum, organized by the Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization(GEIDCO), was held in Bali, Indonesia, as a significant component of the 2023 World Hydropower Congress. The forum brought together experts, scholars, and leadersin the hydropower industryto share cutting-edge research findings and practical experiences in the field of hydropower, exploring innovative technologies and methods to promote sustainable hydropower development. Representatives from organizations such asGEIDCO,the International Hydropower Association (IHA), the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia, the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific(ESCAP) of the United Nations, State Grid Xin Yuan Corporation, and Sarawak Energy participated in theForum. Wu Wenhao, ExecutiveVice Chairman and Secretary General of IF-CSHE, was invited to attend theforumand delivered a speech.

In his speech, Wu Wenhao shared information regarding China's efforts to promote international cooperation in hydropower projects, particularly in the ASEAN region.

Heoutlined China's extensive involvement in hydropower project cooperation in ASEAN, with Chinese companies like PowerChina playing a crucial role in constructing over 100 projects in the region, whichhave a combined installed capacity exceeding 20 gigawatts, significantly contributing to ASEAN's clean energy transition.Hesummarized the efforts of Chinese enterprises in the development of hydropower in the ASEAN region from the perspectives of infrastructure construction, investment and financing, technology transfer, capacity building, and regional cooperation. These international collaborations reflect China's commitment to supporting sustainable development and energy needs in the region, helping ASEAN countries fully harness the potential of hydropower, address climate change, and achieve sustainable development.