The 2021 International Silk Union Chairman’s Meeting and the International Think Tank Forum on Silk Sustainable Development were held in Hangzhou
In order to practice the purpose of “exchange, cooperation and development together”, we will closely communicate and cooperate among the members of the alliance to discuss the status quo and development of the silk industry under the current situation. In the future, to promote the sustainable and healthy development of the silk industry, on June 10, the “2021 International Silk Union Chairman’s Meeting and Silk Sustainable Development International Think Tank Forum” was grandly held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province.
This conference is guided by the China Textile Industry Federation and hosted by the International Silk Union. The organizer is the School of Textile Science and Engineering of Zhejiang Sci-Tech University (International Silk Institute). The co-organizers are the International Sericulture Committee, the Italian Silk Association, the French Silk Association and the Brazilian Silk Association. The supporting units are the “Silk Road Week” Academic Committee, Zhejiang TV International Channel and the Hangzhou Textile Engineering Society.
The meeting was gathered together and was held online and offline. More than 100 leading guests, alliance members, special committee members and silk experts from Beijing, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Chongqing, Shandong, Sichuan, Henan and other places attended. Offline meetings. Some Chinese guests as well as members of the International Silk Union, members of the International Sericulture Committee, and experts and scholars of the International Silk Road Silk Research Alliance from 21 countries and regions including Italy, France, Switzerland, Brazil, Japan, India, Thailand, Uzbekistan, and Cambodia When attending the video conference, there were about 60 online guests.
The “International Silk Union Chairman’s Meeting” was chaired by Li Qizheng, Secretary-General of the International Silk Union.
The “International Think Tank Forum on Silk Sustainable Development” held that evening was chaired by Zhao Feng and Chen Xiangping, vice presidents of the International Silk Union.
Zhu Jun, member of the Party Leadership Group and Chief Economist of the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Commerce, delivered a speech. He said that the Zhejiang Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial Government attach great importance to the inheritance and development of the silk industry. The Provincial Department of Commerce will fully support the business development of the International Silk Alliance. At the same time, he hopes to firstly build a communication bridge between enterprises and the government, and secondly, organize enterprises in the alliance to actively participate in economic and trade Activity.
Tang Lin, President of China Silk Association, delivered a speech. Chairman Tang said that China Silk will adhere to the scientific and technological innovation drive, accelerate the application of modern technology to transform traditional industries, and be committed to comprehensively promoting the cocoon and silk industry to a highQualitydevelopment. Nowadays, the economic integration and interdependence of various countries in the world has become clearer. We hope that through this forum, we can continue to deepen all-round exchanges and cooperation with the domestic and foreign silk industry and jointly promote the continuous and greater development of world silk.
Zhang Guoqiang, Chairman of the International Silk Union and Chairman of Zhejiang Kaisiya Group, delivered the 2020 work report of the International Silk Union. Chairman Zhang said that under the influence of the COVID-19 epidemic, the international silk industry and consumer market have been severely impacted. The International Silk Alliance has actively carried out relevant work and maintained close communication with member units. It has gained recognition from the international silk industry and further enhanced the international status of the Alliance. Influence. He reported on the alliance’s work progress in 2020 and key work directions in 2021.
Rajit Ranjan Okhandiar, Secretary-General of the International Sericulture Committee, delivered a keynote report on “Enhancing Cooperation and Promoting the International Development of the Sericulture and Silk Industry”. He introduced the overview and work goals of the Sericulture Committee, including promoting the development of sericulture in different countries, providing technical support to the industry, promoting two-way communication and cooperation, etc., and elaborated on the main challenges facing the industry, including threats from industrialization and climate challenges. , trade restrictions, product differentiation. He suggested that “silk” should be distinguished from other textile raw materials in order to maintain the status of the “Queen of Textiles” and protect the interests of silk. He suggested strengthening extensive cooperation between ISU and ISC to promote industrial development.
Stefano Vitali, Vice Chairman of the International Silk Union, gave a keynote report on “Silk Industry Actions on SIGG Material Sustainability Index”. He introduced the basic situation of the Italian silk industry chain since the COVID-19 epidemic, and focused on putting forward constructive suggestions on the actions that the silk industry can take in response to the SIGG Material Sustainability Index. It is necessary to gather experts from various countries, which involves global silk. Good communication and strategy for the industry.
Giuseppe Bianchi, Director of the Technical Innovation Committee of the International Silk Union, delivered the “Report of the Technical Innovation Committee of the International Silk Union”. He introduced the production and trade situation of the Italian silk industry since the epidemic. In 2020, Italy’s silk consumption dropped by 40%, and silk exports dropped by 29%. The situation in 2021 is still not optimistic, and the world Within the scope, issues such as innovation, quality, and price should be addressed to ensure the future of silk.
Chen Wenxing, Vice Chairman of the International Silk Union and Director of the Education and Research Committee, presented the “Report of the Education and Research Committee of the International Silk Union”. He introduced the work of the special committee in detail from the aspects of silk education, scientific research and innovation, and cultural exchanges. He focused on the issues in the silk industry surrounding new processes, new technologies, new products design and research and development, and transformation and upgrading. Speeding up research and development and marketization, improving the competitiveness and quality of silk productsHealthy and sustainable development of the industry.
Zhao Feng, Vice Chairman of the International Silk Union and Director of the History and Culture Committee, delivered the “Report of the History and Culture Committee of the International Silk Union”. He introduced the work carried out by the members of the China Silk Museum Joint Special Committee. In 2020, they jointly organized Silk Road Week, Silk Road Splendid: International Silk Boutique Exhibition, World Silk Interactive Map International Cooperation Project, and the First International Silk and Silk Road. Silk Road Academic Seminar, the Second “Chinese Sericulture and Silk Weaving Techniques” Protection and Inheritance Symposium and other activities.
At the meeting, online and offline international celebrities witnessed the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between the International Silk Federation and the International Sericulture Committee, jointly making positive contributions to the healthy, stable and sustainable development of the international sericulture and silk industry.
The meeting also reviewed and approved documents such as the “Amendment to the Charter of the International Silk Union” and the “Working Mechanism of the International Silk Union”.
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