Duan Xiaoping: Preliminary Ideas on the Next Step of the Chemical Fiber Industry (Chinese)

Next, I will briefly report to the General Assembly and the leaders on my preliminary ideas for the next steps:

First, I plan to conduct in-depth investigations and studies to gain a better understanding of the current status of the industry and enterprises. This will help us identify key business needs, expand our service offerings, enhance service quality, and ultimately improve the overall service level. Since returning to work at the association, several companies have raised concerns about standards and market access for industrial yarns, aramids, and vinylon. Others have suggested that we support the development of new products through professional testing organizations, industry associations, and branding initiatives, while collaborating with downstream industries to address related challenges. Some companies have also raised issues regarding the introduction of specialized technical organizations focused on green, low-carbon, energy-saving, and resource-efficient practices, along with the need for policy support. Additionally, there are calls for stronger efforts in improving the work of certain professional committees and reinforcing industry self-regulation.

To address these issues, I am prepared to spend the next 2 to 3 months, or even half a year, visiting relevant companies and conducting in-depth research to understand the actual situation and identify the most pressing problems. Beyond the issues already mentioned, I want to explore what other challenges exist and determine which ones are most critical. Based on this, we will develop targeted plans and strategies for industry services that align with the actual needs of the sector and its enterprises.

Second, we will intensify the revision and improvement of the "12th Five-Year Plan" for the chemical fiber industry, ensuring that the goals of the plan are effectively realized.

Under the current global and domestic macroeconomic conditions, several key factors are influencing the formulation and refinement of the "Twelfth Five-Year Plan." These include:

1. The ongoing debt crisis in European countries may still erupt, potentially slowing down global economic recovery, though a double-dip recession is unlikely.

2. As China's exports continue to recover, the pressure on the renminbi to appreciate has increased, with many economists expecting a 3% appreciation. While this could be positive in the short term for the chemical fiber industry, it may pose long-term challenges.

3. The previous loose monetary policy is now shifting toward a moderately tight or moderate stance. This means optimizing bank credit structures, reducing redundancy, and focusing on production projects rather than simply increasing money supply.

4. Green, low-carbon, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly development has become a global trend and a symbol of sustainable economic growth. Shifting the growth model and promoting industrial upgrades are now key drivers of China’s economic development.

In this context, the research and development of the "12th Five-Year Plan" for the chemical fiber industry must focus on several key tasks:

1. Strengthening the development plan for new fiber materials. Under the commission of the State Council, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China is formulating the "12th Five-Year Plan" for the national new materials industry. This initiative aims to promote the development of new material industries from a national strategic perspective, including military, security, and sustainability aspects. As a sub-project, the development of new fiber materials has received significant attention and government support, offering valuable direction and opportunities for the transformation and upgrading of chemical fiber enterprises. We should learn from past experiences in the development of carbon fiber, taking both successful lessons and failures into account. It is essential to change our development mindset, adopt a more focused approach, and mobilize broader societal resources to drive the growth of the new fiber materials sector.