Experts and business representatives in the paper industry visit APP's production base in Rudong. [Photo/Nantong Daily]

Rudong recently hosted a high-profile conference on the sustainable development of the paper industry, bringing together experts, scholars, and business representatives from the papermaking, packaging, printing, finance, and marketing sectors.

Sun Bo, chairman of the China National Pulp and Paper Research Institute, expressed hope about generating action plans through in-depth discussions among participants so as to implement green and intelligent initiatives.

Zhai Jingli, vice-president of APP China, one of the event's organizers, highlighted the company's steady progress in sustainable development.

Several industry leaders discussed the transformation and restructuring of the paper, printing, and packaging industries. They also explored opportunities and challenges brought about by green consumption and smart marketing.

The conference concluded with participants visiting APP's high-end paper production base in Rudong. Leveraging advanced technologies like 5G, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence, the facility integrates papermaking, processing, and logistics with automated data systems and equipment. This integration significantly enhances the overall efficiency of supply chain operations.