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China’s importance to leather

Published: September 6, 2016

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.

CLIA elects a new Chairman

Published: September 1, 2016

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

Ethiopian delegation visits CLIA

Published: June 2, 2015

An Ethiopian leather and textile delegation composed of nine members paid a visit to CLIA in Beijing on May 27. They are seeking ways to boost bilateral cooperation and development in the leather and textile industries, CLIA’ President Su Chaoying and Vice Secretary-General Chen Zhanguang held talks with the delegates.

Tanners will face a “new normal”

Published: March 19, 2015

The China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) President, Su Chaoying, says that 2014 was a steady year for the Chinese leather industry but the sector was still able to grow despite the challenges. Article first published in ILM January-February 2015 edition.

Old tanneries are not just polluters but also dangerous

Published: June 12, 2014

I read Su Chaoying’s summary of what is happening in Wuji and Xinji with interest. Mr Su has made an excellent summary and identified the very positive approach being taken with regard to the pollution emanating from these poorly performing tanneries. Making them larger so that the investment/capacity ratio can be effective (it is worthwhile to invest in tanneries of a certain size), clarifying what will be done to prevent the discharge of untreated or poorly treated effluent with larger tanneries treating their own water or the reconstruction of the common effluent treatment plant.