Extrusion International 6-2023

8 Extrusion International 6/2023 INDUSTRY NEWS Long-awaited Return to Shanghai after Six Years Rising Expectations to CHINAPLAS 2024 from the Industry China's economy is showing signs of quick recovery while Asia acts as the locomotive of the global econ- omy. As the economy continues to rebound, the exhibition industry, which is regarded as an economic barometer, is experiencing a strong recovery. Following its impressive performance in 2023, CHINAPLAS 2024 will be held from April 23 - 26, 2024, occupying all 15 exhibi- tion halls of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China, with a total exhibition area of over 380,000 sqm. It is ready to receive more than 4,000 exhibitors from around the world. The market trends of decarbon- ization and high-value utilization are unlocking the golden oppor- tunities for the high-quality devel- opment of the plastics and rubber industries. As Asia’s no. 1 plastics and rubber trade fair, CHINAPLAS will spare no efforts to promote the high-end, intelligent, and green de- velopment of the industry. The exhi- bition is making a strong comeback to Shanghai after a six-year absence, upholding the anticipation within the plastics and rubber industries for this reunion in Eastern China. The industrial sector is the corner- stone of themacro-economy and the frontline for stable growth. Start- ing from June 2, 2023, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partner- ship (RCEP) officially took effect in the Philippines, remarking the full implementation of RCEP among all 15 signatories. This agreement al- lows for the sharing of economic de- velopment benefits and reinforcing the growth of global trade and in- vestment. For most RCEP members, China is their largest trading partner. In the first half of 2023, the total im - port and export volume between China and other RCEP members reached RMB 6.1 trillion (USD 8,350 billion), contributing over 20% to China's international trade growth. In addition, as the "Belt and Road Initiative" celebrates its 10th anni- versary, there is a pressing demand PLASTEX 9 – 12 January 2024 Cairo / Egypt www.plastexegypt.com ICE USA 9 – 11 January 2024 Orlando, Florida / USA www.ice-x.com wire and Tube 15 - 19 April 2024 Düsseldorf / Germany www.wire.de, www.tube.de Chinaplas 2024 23 - 26 April 2024 Shanghai / PR China www.ChinaplasOnline.com NPE2024 06 - 10May 2024 Orlando, Florida / U.S.A. https://npe.org/ KUTENO 14 - 16May 2024 Rheda-Wiedenbrück / Germany www.kuteno.de Plastpol 21 - 23May 2024 Kielce / Poland www.targikielce.pl/en/plastpol Fachpack 24 - 26 September 2024 Nuremberg / Germany www.fachpack.de Solids Dortmund 09 - 10 October 2024 Dortmund / Germany www.solids-dortmund.de Fakuma 2024 15 - 19 October 2024 Friedrichshafen / Germany www.fakuma-messe.de

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