Hardcore Event! CTGE Global Intimate Apparel Industry International Cooperation Forum Concludes Successfully!​

2023-12-29 10:12:46

On the afternoon of March 28, 2024, the CTGE Global Intimate Apparel Industry International Cooperation Forum successfully concluded at Area 4A Forum Zone, Shantou Expo Center.

Attendees included H.E. Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar of Tanzania to China, Consul General Mrs. Vanhpheng Saisomphou of the Lao PDR Consulate General in Guangzhou, Consul General Mr. Otabek Valiev of the Consulate General of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Guangzhou, Deputy Consul General Miss Porpot Changyawa of the Royal Thai Consulate General in Guangzhou, First Secretary Mr. Mohamed Chadi Blout of the Embassy of Tunisia in China, South China Diplomatic Liaison Consul Mrs. Jane Fullbrook of the British Consulate General Guangzhou, Mr. Xu Yingxin (Vice President of China National Textile and Apparel Council & Chairman of CCPIT Sub-Council of Textile Industry), Mr. Lin Yunfeng (President of China knitting Industry Association), and Ms. Wang Xuezhu (Vice Mayor of Shantou Municipal People’s Government), etc.

At the forum, Mr. Lin Yunfeng, President of the China Knitting Industry Association, stated that the successful hosting of the 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in 2023 marked the beginning of the second decade of Belt and Road collaboration. As China's Capital of Underwear and Loungewear, Shantou serves as a pivotal force in accelerating the development of a modern knitting industry system. The intimate apparel sector, dominated by underwear and loungewear, stands as the largest segment in China's knitting industry, with a market scale reaching 400 billion RMB. In 2023, China's total exports of underwear and loungewear amounted to US$14.437 billion, ranking second in export contribution among all knitted sub-categories. Facing complex global dynamics, Belt and Road cooperation prioritizes connectivity and upholds the principles of equality, openness, and inclusiveness, enabling all parties to leverage their comparative strengths, unleash their potential, and advance practical cooperation tailored to local conditions.

Mr. Chen Fuzhong, Deputy Secretary-General of the Shantou Municipal People's Government, addressed the forum, stating: "Since the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was proposed by General Secretary Xi Jinping, its development has unlocked unprecedented dynamism and potential. As one of China's most internationally competitive industries and a trailblazer in BRI industrial collaboration, the textile and apparel sector has yielded fruitful achievements in economic cooperation with partner countries along the routes. Shantou's textile and apparel industry has evolved into one of the world's core hubs with the most comprehensive industrial chain and advanced supply networks. Its distribution channels span 192 countries and regions globally, with 40% of the world's underwear output originating from Shantou. Looking ahead, we aspire to expand exchanges and cooperation with more nations, jointly seizing opportunities and pursuing shared development."

H.E. Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar, the current Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania to China, expressed Tanzania's strong willingness to deepen cooperation with China. He emphasized that the textile industry serves not only as an indispensable pillar in modern society but also plays an irrepLaceable role across multiple key dimensions: First, in addressing population growth and advancing industrialization, the industry accurately captures market dynamics to deliver essential goods meeting daily needs; second, through technological exploration and product innovation, it continuously breaks through technical bottlenecks to develop novel technologies and products; third, it generates substantial employment opportunities with diverse positions absorbing labor across all skill levels and sectors; and fourth, it directly stimulates development across upstream/downstream industries, creating industrial clustering synergies that powerfully drive regional economic growth.

During the forum, distinguished guests delivered incisive keynote speeches and thematic reports, conducting in-depth analyses of current realities and future prospects in the global intimate apparel industry.

Mr. Xu Yingxin, Vice President of China National Textile and Apparel Council, shared insights on-site at the forum.

Ms. Aleksandra Sakaeva, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Union of Textile and Apparel Entrepreneurs, shared insights on-site at the forum.

Mr. Vladi Junior Miraldo Riva, Director of International Affairs at Italy's Vicenza Handicrafts Association, shared insights on-site at the forum.

Dato Sri Tan Thian Poh, President of the Malaysian Textile Manufacturers Association (MTMA), shared insights on-site at the forum.

Mr. Loo Chee Chien, Secretary-General of the Association of Textile, Footwear & Travel Goods of Cambodia (TAFTAC), shared insights on-site at the forum.

Ms. Emma, Director of Global Account Management for Amazon Global Selling, shared insights on-site at the forum.

For the final agenda item, Mr. Wiwat Hirunpruk, Executive Consultant of the Thailand Textile Institute, and Ms. Bao Huihong, Chairperson of Four Seasons Fashion Ltd. Bangladesh, engaged in an on-stage interactive exchange. They conducted a robust dialogue on the theme "Forging Shared Futures: From Innovation to Global Collaboration," unanimously affirming that strengthening international cooperation is pivotal for industry advancement. Through enhanced global partnerships, they emphasized opportunities for resource sharing, technological synergies, and market expansion.

Interactive Sharing Session

The CTGE Global Intimate Apparel Industry International Cooperation Forum has proven to be a highly productive and significant gathering, injecting fresh vitality into the deepened convergence and collaborative innovation of the global intimate apparel supply chain. It has compellingly demonstrated its dual role as both an integrator of industrial resources and a catalyst for international partnerships. Let us jointly anticipate the next edition of this pivotal forum!