On November 26th, with the active participation and strong support of relevant units, local party associations （conferences）， industrial clusters, industry enterprises, exhibitors, and various sectors of society, the 2023 （Fourth） China Plastics Industry Chain Summit Forum, China Plastics Green Intelligent Manufacturing Exhibition, and related series of activities were successfully concluded. This series of activities will last for five days from November 22nd to the end of 26th, with the theme of “Green Digital Intelligence, Circular Economy Leading High Quality Development of the Plastic Industry”. Around the three aspects of “sharing”, “discussion”, and “exhibition”, we will explore new models of “meeting” and “exhibition” integration, gathering 265 exhibitors from all over the country to showcase new products, new technologies, new equipment, and new achievements. At the same time, a series of 29 conferences will be held, with a total exhibition area of over 11000 square meters and a total of 26346 attendees.
　　On the opening day of the main forum and exhibition on the 24th, Minister Zhang Chonghe, member of the Internal Affairs and Judicial Committee of the 12th National People's Congress, former deputy director of the Central Compilation Office, and Secretary/President of the Party Committee of the China Light Industry Federation, announced the opening. Minister Zhang Chonghe, former vice president of the China Light Industry Federation, and principle chairman of the China Plastics Processing Industry Association, Qian Guijing, part-time vice president of the China Light Industry Federation, honorary chairman of the China Plastics Processing Industry Association, Zhu Wenwei, chairman of the China Plastics Processing Industry Association, and Chairman Wang Zhanjie of the China Plastics Processing Industry Association, as well as guests, visited the exhibition site and exchanged ideas with exhibitors. Minister Zhang Chonghe pointed out that the plastic processing industry is an important component of China's light industry and a fundamental industry supporting national economic development. The next step is to increase research and development investment, adhere to scientific and technological innovation, adhere to green and low-carbon, promote industrial transformation and upgrading, and continuously promote the sustainable and high-quality development of the plastic processing industry.
　　During the gap between attending relevant events, Chairman Wang Zhanjie of the China Plastics Association visited exhibitors for two consecutive days to understand the production situation of the enterprise, the problems encountered in the business process, the pain points and difficulties faced by the industry, and to understand the technical advantages of products and processes, product quality, key technologies and patented technologies, standardization work, etc. Chairman Wang Zhanjie stated that with the joint efforts of the industry and the gradual implementation of macro policies, China's plastic processing industry as a whole continues to steadily recover. In the next step of work, industry enterprises need to find accurate positioning and make full use of relevant policies, improve quality, reduce costs and increase efficiency, continuously innovate, and promote the sustainable and high-quality development of the plastic processing industry.
　　On the afternoon of November 24th, 600 representatives attended the 2023 （4th） China Plastics Industry Chain Summit Forum, which was fully booked and achieved a complete success. The theme of this forum is “Green Digital Intelligent Collaborative Development”, focusing on topics such as technological innovation and cooperation in the upstream and downstream of the industrial chain, green plastic processing industry, low-carbon sustainability and digital transformation, and intelligent development. The on-site expert report is full of dry goods, providing new ideas and directions for the development of the industry.
　　In the theme report section, Fu Xiangsheng, Vice President of the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation, gave a report on the current situation of synthetic resins and the development prospects of the petrochemical industry. The report introduced the development of synthetic resins in China and the world, analyzed the achievements and existing gaps of advanced polymers in China during the 13th Five Year Plan period, and the innovative development direction during the 14th Five Year Plan period.
　　Wang Zhanjie, Chairman of the China Plastics Processing Industry Association, presented a report on the current status and economic operation of China's plastic processing industry, the challenges and opportunities it faces, and the development prospects of the industry.
　　Qu Jinping, an academician of the CAE Member, a professor of South China University of Technology, and a professor of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, gave a report on “Polymer Green Intelligent Manufacturing for New Industrialization”. Academician Qu's report not only has high academic level and value, but also has important practical applications in the industry.
　　The peak dialogue segment with the theme of “Gathering Intelligence and Jointly Seeking Low Carbon Development of the Industrial Chain” jointly explored the future of low-carbon development of the industrial chain, provided a platform for participants to exchange and learn, and also pointed out the direction for low-carbon development of the industrial chain.
　　During the conference, a series of 29 events were successfully held, with nearly 100 industry experts, scholars, and representatives of entrepreneurs sharing and discussing innovative technologies, research and development achievements, and market applications in various sub industries of the plastic processing industry, focusing on hot topics such as industry challenges and opportunities, collaborative innovation in the industrial chain, dual carbon goals, green development, circular economy, and digital economy, providing suggestions for the high-quality development of the industry.
　　The China Plastics Green Intelligent Manufacturing Exhibition, with the theme of “Green Digital Intelligence, Circular Economy Leading High Quality Development of the Plastic Industry”, gathers 265 excellent scientific research units and industry chain enterprises, focusing on new materials and products in the plastic industry that are green, low-carbon, environmentally friendly, and ecological. It showcases cutting-edge science and technology, intelligent manufacturing technology, equipment, and digital economy development achievements. Many exhibitors have expressed their expected results, discovered new customer needs on site, facilitated new orders, and gained new partners.
　　The series of activities also received strong support from plastic industry associations （business associations） across the country, such as the Zhejiang Plastic Industry Association. Professional visitor groups organized by the National Plastic Industry Association （business association）， universities, and various branches of the China Plastics Association came in droves, with thousands of people accurately connecting with regional cooperation, sharing the results of scientific research project transformation and landing, contacting upstream and downstream of the industry chain to negotiate cooperation, and jointly promoting the sustainable and high-quality development of China's plastic processing industry.
　　Group photo of some guests from the National Plastic Industry Association （Commerce）
　　This series of activities is a publicity, exchange, and cooperation platform built by the China Plastics Processing Industry Association to provide “four services”, promote precise integration of the plastic industry chain, lead the innovation direction of the “five modernizations” of the industry, and promote the green, low-carbon, digital transformation, and intelligent development of the industry. In order to continue implementing new development concepts such as technological innovation and green low-carbon, discussing the advantages and future development direction of China's plastic processing industry, and actively promoting sustainable and high-quality development of the industry, the China Plastics Association will continue to build platforms and provide good services. The “2024 China International Plastic Exhibition and the 6th Plastic New Materials, New Technologies, New Equipment, and New Products Exhibition” will be held at the Nanjing International Expo Center from November 1 to 3, 2024. We look forward to continuing the excitement with you!