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CHINAPLAS 2021 Concluded Successfully

2021 marked the first year of biodegradable resin development in accordance to the 14th Five-Year Plan high-
lighting the need of plastics pollution management.

HINAPLAS 2021 concluded successfully last month
Cdespite the pandemic making it presence felt
according to the organizers. China has effectively
prevented and controlled the pandemic, and witnessed
vigorous economy recovery. Under these circumstances,
the successful opening of CHINAPLAS provides a world
stage for the plastics and rubber industries to present
the latest innovations while injecting new energy to the
development of industries.
The event had a grand opening at Shenzhen World
Exhibition & Convention Center on April 13 and it was
the first time for the mega show to stage in Shenzhen.
With the theme of- New Era-New Potential-Innovation biodegradable resin development in accordance to the
for Sustainability, the CHINAPLAS was held for four days 14th Five-Year Plan and it is also the right timing to
viz; April 13-16 with more than 3,600 exhibitors from 50 strengthen the plastics pollution management. "The 8th
countries and regions registering overall 1,52,134 visitors China International Biodegradable Resin Seminar" was
over four days. held during the show to discuss the relevant planning,
standards, testing, production technology and application
The opening ceremony of CHINAPLAS 2021 of biodegradable plastics.
The organizer invited government officials and leading “Bioplastics zone", “Recycled Plastics Zone" and
industry organizations, brands, materials and machinery “Recycling Technology Zone" were set up in the exhibition.
suppliers from all over the world to discuss the international Meanwhile, a number of events were also held to discuss
trends and policy guidance of plastics recycling, recycling development trends and technological innovations.
classification from developed countries and regions,
Innovation in plastics and rubber technologies makes
quick response to market demand. In addition to the hard-
core release of outstanding high-performance plastics,
smart manufacturing, green and circular solutions,
CHINAPLAS also makes great efforts to launch 290+
global and Asian technologies debut, and devotes itself
to driving industry innovation and growth. Hot key words
such as new infrastructure, 5G, autonomous vehicle,
artificial intelligence, unmanned automation, healthcare,
etc., highlighted the technological improvements,
generating extensive demands for upstream materials
and manufacturing equipment.
CHINAPLAS focused on plastics and other major
application sectors, and promptly responds to market
innovative achievements of recycling and utilization, changes and demands. Entering the 5G era, 5G materials
etc., which clearly outlined the landscapes and prospects with low dielectric loss, high thermal conductivity and
of the plastics recycling industry in Asia and the rest of high electromagnetic shielding, such as thermoplastic
the world. The event attracted more than 400 industry composite materials for 5G base station filters and PCB
elites to participate. 2021 marked the first year of board, LCP film grade resin for 5G antenna and ultra-

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