As an indispensable part of the national economy that permeates every aspect of human life, the chemical industry has always received significant attention from governments and people around the world. However, it has also encountered some setbacks during its development. Today, the industry’s development strategy has gradually shifted from emphasizing profits and speed to prioritizing environmental protection and pursuing green and sustainable development.

First, the previous trend of continued expansion in cotton production has changed. In 2015, Xinjiang reduced its cotton planting area by 6.1 million mu. In 2016, local authorities in Xinjiang planned to further reduce the cotton planting area by 1.5 million mu. It was estimated that the total cotton planting area in 2016 would be more than 30 million mu, with cotton production becoming increasingly concentrated in regions with competitive advantages.

According to the China National Textile and Apparel Council, the textile industry’s 13th Five-Year Plan has already taken shape. During the 13th Five-Year Plan period, industrial textiles will be a key area of development and are expected to maintain double-digit growth.

On October 25, the “2015 China Textile and Apparel E-Commerce Conference and Launch Ceremony for Investment Promotion of the China (Weifang) Textile and Apparel E-Commerce Industrial Park,” jointly organized by the Circulation Branch of the China National Textile and Apparel Council, the China Textile and Apparel E-Commerce Alliance, and the Weifang Municipal People’s Government of Shandong Province, was held in Weifang, Shandong. Xia, Vice President of the China National Textile and Apparel Cou