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Abstract submissions open for AICLST 2018

Organised and hosted by the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA), the 11th Asia International Conference of Leather Science and Technology (AICLST) will be held on October 17-19, 2018, in the culturally important city of Xi’an in China. 

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China leather exports decrease in 2017 H1

According to a speech made by Li Yuzhong, Chairman of the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA), leather and leather product exports declined 8.2% year-on-year for the first half of 2017 reaching US$38.4 billion.

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Shanghai to host two major leather events

Shanghai will be hosting the 20th edition of the All China Leather Fair (ACLE) on August 30 – September 1, 2017 as well as the third edition of the World Leather Congress (WLC) to be held on August 29, under the theme “The Leather Revolution”.

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ILM launches mandarin language edition

International Leather Maker (ILM) has launched its first mandarin language edition after forming collaboration agreement with the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA). The digital edition is available to download and printed edition was officially launched at the APLF Leather exhibition in Hong Kong last week.

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Consumer spending will drive future Chinese leather sector growth

According to the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA), co-organisers of ACLE together with APLF, China’s total sales revenue in 2016 rose 3.2% year-on-year to US$212 billion. Overall leather and leather product exports closed at US$76.4 billion, down 11.3% compared with the previous year, while imports also decreased 7% to US$8.9 billion. 

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China’s importance to leather

I was delighted to be asked by APLF to interview Mr Su Chaoying while we were at the All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE) last week. Mr Su has been part of the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) for about 3 decades, with the last five years as Chairman and he has just moved to the more relaxed role of Honorary Chairman. 

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Chinese leather footwear production up slightly

According to the latest data released by the CLIA, the China Leather Industry Association, the overall volume of leather shoes increased slightly in the first six months of 2016. However, the volume and value of leather uppers exported decreased over the same period.

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ACLE reflects a decline in market conditions

The 19th edition of the All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE) opened on August 31 at the Shanghai New International Exhibition Center covering eight halls of the show ground. The event is co-organised by APLF Ltd and the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) and this year’s fair reflects a difficult market situation for the domestic tanning industry. 

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CLIA elects a new Chairman

Following annual meeting in Shanghai on August 30, the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) has elected Li Yu Zhong as its new Chairman.

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China remains a business hub for leather

Despite a challenging economic environment and the delocalisation of some finished goods’ manufacturers to other South East Asian countries, China’s transition from an export-led country to a consumption-driven one continues to represent a myriad of opportunities to the global leather sector.

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