China Hosts ITMF In Shanghai
Annual gathering will address Structural Adjustments in the World Textile Industry.
Textile World Asia Special Report
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he 2009 Annual Conference of the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF)
will take place October 23-25 in China. ITMF and host member China National Textile & Apparel
Council (CNTAC) are expecting top-level delegates from all over the world in the booming city of
Shanghai.
The general theme of the conference, "Structural Adjustments in the World Textile Industry," was chosen based on the current state of the world textile industry, which is challenged by various difficulties - namely, structural technological adjustments, short supply of resources, increasing obligations related to environmental concerns, and global financial and economic challenges. The industry sees continuous opportunities to upgrade its technology for reasons of both efficiency and ecology. In the past few years, economic globalization and the instable world economic situation have sped up the need to make structural adjustments with regard to technologies, products, fibers, energy and interdependent relations among all countries and regions throughout the value chain. It is the common task of all textile nations and regions to confront a wide range of important issues concerning economic developments, interdependent relations and mutually beneficial cooperation.
The 2009 ITMF Annual Conference will provide opportunities for in-depth presentations and discussions on all these aspects of the general theme, with the aim of promoting mutual understanding, enhancing cooperation and creating new prosperity for the world textile industry.
CNTAC is pleased and honored to host the conference; and believes convening in China will help participants better understand the challenges the global textile industry is facing today and in the future and thus develop strategies for successful adaptations.
The Oriental Pearl - at 1,535 feet, the tallest television tower in Asia - stands beacon-like over the city of Shanghai.
China's Most Important Industry Sector
The textile industry, serving as a pillar industry in China, plays a significant role in providing employment, meeting huge domestic demand, and promoting trade and economic cooperation. In the three decades since opening up and reform policies were introduced, China's textile industry has developed into a highly globalized, market-based industry, following a new roadmap focused on upgrading its technology, providing good profits, and reducing resource consumption and environmental pollution as well as making full use of its human potential. The industry is working to enhance the share of upgraded technology and brands in the industrial value chain, with the goal of increasing quality, innovation, quick response and social responsibility. China endeavors to carry out the opening up and reform measures and broaden international cooperation, aiming to maintain a fast but healthy growth of its textile industry.
Ancient Culture
China is an ancient civilization with brilliant multi-ethnic cultures and traditions. To date, 37 natural and cultural locations in China have been listed as World Heritage sites by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. This cultural heritage possessed by the country's 56 ethnic groups attracts visitors from around the world. The phenomenal rise of contemporary constructions, harmonious coexistence of old and new in the vibrant cities, well-preserved ancient cities and towns, and prehistoric sites illustrate China's modern prosperity and historical origins.
July/August/September 2009
The general theme of the conference, "Structural Adjustments in the World Textile Industry," was chosen based on the current state of the world textile industry, which is challenged by various difficulties - namely, structural technological adjustments, short supply of resources, increasing obligations related to environmental concerns, and global financial and economic challenges. The industry sees continuous opportunities to upgrade its technology for reasons of both efficiency and ecology. In the past few years, economic globalization and the instable world economic situation have sped up the need to make structural adjustments with regard to technologies, products, fibers, energy and interdependent relations among all countries and regions throughout the value chain. It is the common task of all textile nations and regions to confront a wide range of important issues concerning economic developments, interdependent relations and mutually beneficial cooperation.
The 2009 ITMF Annual Conference will provide opportunities for in-depth presentations and discussions on all these aspects of the general theme, with the aim of promoting mutual understanding, enhancing cooperation and creating new prosperity for the world textile industry.
CNTAC is pleased and honored to host the conference; and believes convening in China will help participants better understand the challenges the global textile industry is facing today and in the future and thus develop strategies for successful adaptations.
The Oriental Pearl - at 1,535 feet, the tallest television tower in Asia - stands beacon-like over the city of Shanghai.
China's Most Important Industry Sector
The textile industry, serving as a pillar industry in China, plays a significant role in providing employment, meeting huge domestic demand, and promoting trade and economic cooperation. In the three decades since opening up and reform policies were introduced, China's textile industry has developed into a highly globalized, market-based industry, following a new roadmap focused on upgrading its technology, providing good profits, and reducing resource consumption and environmental pollution as well as making full use of its human potential. The industry is working to enhance the share of upgraded technology and brands in the industrial value chain, with the goal of increasing quality, innovation, quick response and social responsibility. China endeavors to carry out the opening up and reform measures and broaden international cooperation, aiming to maintain a fast but healthy growth of its textile industry.
Ancient Culture
China is an ancient civilization with brilliant multi-ethnic cultures and traditions. To date, 37 natural and cultural locations in China have been listed as World Heritage sites by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. This cultural heritage possessed by the country's 56 ethnic groups attracts visitors from around the world. The phenomenal rise of contemporary constructions, harmonious coexistence of old and new in the vibrant cities, well-preserved ancient cities and towns, and prehistoric sites illustrate China's modern prosperity and historical origins.
July/August/September 2009
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中国将在上海承办ITMF年会
国际纺织制造商联合会(ITMF)的2009年会将于10月23-25日在中国召开。ITMF以及主办方中国纺织工业协会(CNTAC)希望在充满活力的上海迎来世界各地的高级代表团。
会议的主题是“世界纺织产业的结构调整”，选择这一主题是基于当前世界纺织产业正受到各种困难的挑战—就是结构性的技术调整，原料供应短缺，与环境相关的不断增长的社会责任、以
及全球性的财务和经济挑战。该产业已经看到了在效率和生态方面不断进行技术升级的机会。在过去几年里，经济全球化和不稳定的世界经济形势加速了结构化调整的步伐，包括在技术、产品、纤维、能源，以
及各个国家和地区之间通过价值链联系起来的相互依存的关系。所有纺织国家和地区所面临的一个普遍任务就是应对经济发展，相互依存的关系以及互惠合作中的一系列重要命题。
2009 ITMF年会将提供一个平台，在这一主题下的各个方面的问题都得到深入的展现和讨论，目的是促进相互了解，增强合作，并为全球的纺织产业创造新的繁荣。
中国纺织工业协会很高兴能主持这一盛会。相信在中国召开年会将帮助与会者更好的了解全球纺织产业今天及未来所面临的挑战，并为成功的转型勾画出战略。
东方明珠 －－ 高1,535英尺，亚洲最高的电视塔，如灯塔般傲立于上海上空。
中国最重要的工业领域
纺织产业是中国的一项支柱产业，在提供就业机会、满足巨大的国内需求、促进贸易和经济合作方面发挥着重要作用。自从改革开发以来的30多年里，中国的纺织行业已经发展成为一个高度全球化、市 场化的行业，目前在新的方针指引下，朝着技术升级，创造利润，减少资源消耗和环境破坏，并充分利用劳动力资源的方向前进。该产业不断努力提高先进技术和品牌在产业价值链上的比重，以提升质量、创新、快 速反应和社会责任为目标。中国致力于推行对外开放和改革的措施，拓宽国际合作，以达到保持纺织行业快速健康发展这一目的。
古老的文化
中国具有古老的文明，多民族的文化和悠久的传统。到目前为止，中国已经有37个自然和文化景点被列入联合国教科文组织的世界遗产名录。由中国56个民族所创造的文化遗产吸引了世界各地的游客。当 代建筑在崛起，而古老和崭新和谐的共存于充满活力的都市、保存良好的古城和古镇、以及史前遗迹里，充分展示了中国的现代化繁荣景象和历史的根源。