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Core Insights - Japan's technological advantage in hydrogen energy has collapsed, with China now leading in manufacturing, storage, and safety patents [1] - China's hydrogen consumption reached 36.5 million tons annually, accounting for over one-third of global demand, marking a significant shift in the industry [1] Group 1: Strategic Misjudgments - Japan's two-decade investment in home fuel cell vehicles resulted in fewer than 8,000 units nationwide, while the cost of hydrogen stations is prohibitively high at 500 million yen (25 million RMB) each, 20 times more expensive than charging stations [3] - In contrast, China has effectively integrated hydrogen into heavy-duty trucks and steel production, with 12,000 hydrogen heavy trucks expected by 2024, capturing 76% of the global market [3] Group 2: Technological Isolation - Toyota holds 83% of global hydrogen fuel cell patents, but domestic companies are overly protective, limiting innovation [5] - Chinese electrolyzer manufacturers have surged from 50 to 200 in three years, significantly reducing equipment costs to one-fourth of European prices [5] Group 3: Industry Ecosystem Collapse - Major Japanese companies like Mitsubishi Heavy Industries are exiting the electrolyzer market, and Toyota's third-generation fuel cell commercialization is too late [8] - Japan's hydrogen import costs are significantly higher at $11.5/kg compared to China's domestic green hydrogen production at $2.3/kg, highlighting a severe competitive disadvantage [8] Group 4: Policy and Practical Application - China's hydrogen industry is driven by practical applications, with a target of 100,000 to 200,000 tons of green hydrogen set in 2022, and actual production reaching 320,000 tons in 2024 [11] - The focus on large-scale applications has allowed China to redefine global hydrogen energy rules, demonstrating that practical implementation outweighs laboratory achievements [11]