Asia Nonwovens Exhibition (ANEX) 2011

CHINA MARKET

At present, the international situation is in a complex and profound change. Affected by the international financial crisis, the real economy is also confronting an unprecedented crisis, and the whole world is enveloped in the shadow of the crisis. However, in the face of severe international economic environment, governments have introduced corresponding policies to expand domestic demand and promote economic growth. For instance, the Chinese government has issued 4 trillion Yuan economic stimulus plan and top ten industry revitalization measures. Currently these policies and measures are beginning to bear fruit and the Chinese economy is experiencing positive changes in operation. The sales of vehicle at the first half year were more than six million. In response to the crisis, some developed countries have implemented measures known as the "Green New Deal" which has stimulated the development of related industries. Governments have increased infrastructure investment and strengthened environmental protection, promoting the development of relevant geosynthetics materials and filter materials industries. China is relatively in shortage of resources and has a fragile ecological environment which leads to high ratio of dependence on foreign trade of the economy. In order to promote stable and rapid economic development, it should not only base on expanding domestic demand, but also aim at the commanding heights of the future industrial development, to open up new space for development and enhance staying power of economic development. Therefore the above-mentioned measures have further promoted the development of China's non-woven materials industries. At present, the medical health materials, filter materials, automobile interior materials and geosynthetics materials are all having a gratifying picture of booming sales. It is expected that in 2009 China's non-woven material production will be more than 1.5 million tons and will reach