8-K

UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWashington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the SecuritiesExchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 12, 2021

CHINA RECYCLING ENERGY CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (86-29) 8765-1097

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or CertainOfficers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On March 12, 2021, Mr. Geyun Wang tendered his resignation as a director of China Recycling Energy Corporation, a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), with immediate effect. Mr. Wang’s resignation was not a result of any disagreement with the Company’s operations, policies or procedures.

On March 16, 2021, approved by the Board of Directors and the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, Mr. Yan Zhan was appointed as an executive director of the Company, effective March 12, 2021, until the Company’s next annual meeting of shareholders and until his successor is duly elected and qualified, or until his earlier death, resignation or removal.

The biographical information of Mr. Zhan is set forth below:

Mr. Yan Zhan has worked for Xi’an TCH Energy Technology Co., Ltd., our wholly-owned subsidiary in the PRC, since May 2013 and he has served as the Chief Sales Officer since June 2016. Mr. Zhan obtained his junior college diploma majored in Manufacturing Processes and Equipment from Northwestern Polytechnical University in September 1995. After his graduation, he served as the head of production department of Xi’An Kanghuamen Factory from 1995 to 1996. Mr. Zhan studied and taught at Shanxi Educational College from 1996 to 1998. From 1998 to 2004, he served as the sales manager of Xi’An Equipment Import and Export Company, after which he served as the general manager of Shanxi Wanding Yandong Technology Co., Limited from 2004 to 2013. In nominating Mr. Zhan for election as a director, our Board focused on his past marketing and sales experience and technical knowledge in the energy recycling industry and his knowledge of the operations of the Company as a member of management.

Mr. Zhan does not have a family relationship with any director or executive officer of the Company. Mr. Zhan has not been involved in any transaction with the Company during the past two years that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Mr. Zhan is currently the Chief Sales Officer of Xi’an TCH Energy Technology Co., Ltd., our wholly-owned subsidiary in the PRC and receives an annual compensation of RMB 96,000, or approximately $15,000. He will not receive compensation as a director of the Company.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

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Exhibit 99.1

CHINA RECYCLING ENERGY CORPORATION

Letter of Resignation

Dear Chairman Ku and the Board:

Due to my health problems, I request to resign from all my positions at Xi’An TCH Energy Technology Limited. I will also resign from the director position of China Recycling Energy Corporation. I hope my resignation will be approved and take effect soon.

4/F Block C, Rong Cheng Yun Gu Building, Keji 3^rd^ Road, Xi’An, China

Tel: 86 29 8765 1098 Fax: 86 29 81772515 www. Creg.cn.com