China's National Energy Administration (NEA) has revealed an ambitious hydrogen pilot program aimed at accelerating the scaling up of hydrogen production, infrastructure, and end-use across the country. This initiative is a significant component of China's broader energy strategy leading up to 2035, showcasing a strong national dedication to hydrogen technologies. The program outlines 11 specific categories of pilot projects that include a range of initiatives such as green hydrogen production, long-duration storage, transportation, end-use applications, integrated energy hubs, and research and development. Moreover, it encourages regional governments and businesses to take the lead in implementing these projects. A major emphasis within the program is placed on large-scale green hydrogen production facilities, which are required to meet specific capacity and energy generation criteria while maintaining high efficiency and reliance on renewable energy sources. The program also highlights initiatives for off-grid areas, hydrogen blending in fossil power plants, and long-duration energy storage, signaling the government's intention to integrate hydrogen into various sectors of the energy economy. Notably, China is already home to significant hydrogen projects like Envision Energy's 500MW hydrogen and ammonia plant in Chifeng, which commenced production in 2024. The unveiling of this new program is expected to further accelerate the development of similar projects on a national scale, propelling China's position as a global leader in hydrogen innovation and deployment.