CRAA, KRAIA and JRAIA, Trilateral Industrial Association Annual Meeting 2025 held in Xi’an, China
印刷No.705 2025年6月
On 29th May, 2025, The annual meeting of the three countries' industrial associations was held in Xi’an, China, hosted by CRAA.Due to the impact of COVID-19, the event was canceled in 2020 and held online from 2021 to 2024. This year marks the first in-person event in six years.
【Participants】
・CRAA (China Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Industry Association)
Mr. Li Jiang (CRAA chairman) and 7 members
・KRAIA(Korea Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Industry Association)
Mr. Sunghee Kang (KRAIA chairman) and 5 members
・日本 JRAIA (The Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association)
Mr. Katsuyuki Sawai (JRAIA chairman) and 3 members
Photo１：Photo session
In the reports from industrial associations of various countries, presentations were given on topics such as market trends, regulatory developments, and efforts related to refrigerant transition in each country, followed by active Q&A sessions and lively discussions.
Additionally, the China CRAA shared information on the current situation regarding the use of alternative metals (from copper to aluminum) in the Chinese refrigeration and air conditioning industry.
It was agreed that the next meeting will be hosted by Korea’s KRAIA and held in person, as was the case this time. The event concluded with closing remarks from CRAA Chairman Li Jiang.
Photo２：Chairman of three associations
Left：Mr.Sawai (JRAIA)、Center：Mr.Li (CRAA)、Right：Mr.Kang (KRAIA)
In addition to the meeting, members visited HVAC installation sites in the city.
(i) VRF system in the office building：China Railway First Group Co. Ltd (CRFG)
(ii) Chiller system in the shopping mall： Da Mao Commercial Plaza
Photo３：Facility tour
