On April 26, 2018, the first working meeting of the ninth chairman of the China Electrical Equipment Industry Association Wire and Cable Branch convened in Suzhou. Industry elites gathered by South Taihu Lake to discuss development plans. Ye Mingzhu, chairman of Anhui Huayu Cable Group, attended and accepted the “Vice Chairman Unit” award on behalf of the company.
Zhou Chizhong, general manager of Shanghai Cable Research Institute Co., Ltd., chaired the meeting. He welcomed the vice-chairman units, thanked Hengtong Group for hosting, and appreciated the association secretariat for organizing the event. He stated that the meeting aimed to discuss achieving mutual benefits, seeking common ground, reaching consensus, and fostering win-win cooperation among business partners.
Qian Jianlin, CEO of Hengtong Group Co., Ltd., welcomed attendees and introduced Hengtong Group’s development history and business sectors. He emphasized that the wire and cable industry, a crucial sector of the national economy, is often called the “blood vessel” and “nerve” of the economy. Over 40 years of reform, China’s wire and cable industry has grown significantly, forming a comprehensive manufacturing system. He believes the industry environment will improve under the leadership of the China Electrical Equipment Industry Association Wire and Cable Branch.
Gao Feng, Secretary-General of the Wire and Cable Branch, gave a work report, highlighting the need for consensus on issues like bidding, costs, and industry environment to foster healthier industry development and a stronger association platform. He also discussed enterprise competitiveness, outstanding enterprise recommendations, and subdivision divisions.
The Secretariat reported on the 2018 work summary, 2019 work plan, financials, industry analysis, and the impact of tax reform policies, submitting it for board review. The meeting concluded with a group photo.