The British Consulate General in Chongqing and the Southwest Office of the China-Britain Business Council visited Tianqi Lithium on April 17th. Tianqi Lithium's Director and President, Xia Juncheng, warmly welcomed the delegation and accompanied them to visit the Li Science Museum. Raj Maan, Commercial Consul of the British Consulate General in Chongqing, along with Yang Ruyue, Southwest Regional Manager for Advanced Manufacturing and Chemical Industries, and Yang Man, General Manager of the Southwest Office of the China-Britain Business Council, attended the exchange.

During the meeting, Consul Raj Maan provided in-depth insights into the UK's policies and practices in promoting low-carbon development. He noted that the UK, as a financial center in Europe, has mature business models and relevant experiences in green financing, futures, and other financial fields. Tianqi Lithium, with its international perspective, has core advantages in upstream resources and lithium chemicals. Recognizing the complementarity of each other's strengths, Consul Raj Maan expressed the hope for strengthened cooperation between the UK and Tianqi Lithium in the lithium battery-related industry chain, resource development, lithium salt plants, battery recycling, and financial services.

President Xia Juncheng introduced Tianqi Lithium's achievements in the fields of ESG and sustainable development, particularly highlighting the company's successful issuance of China's first sustainable development-linked loan in the lithium industry in 2023 and the publication of the industry's first carbon white paper. President Xia emphasized Tianqi Lithium's commitment to advancing the "carbon peak" and "carbon neutrality" initiatives, enhancing technological innovation and industrial upgrading to contribute to achieving dual carbon goals. Additionally, he expressed hope for friendly communication on financial policies, investment business environment, and sustainable development strategies to promote more positive outcomes.