Assistant Minister Fang Aiqing: Operation Report of Silk Industry (3)

The article emphasizes the importance of understanding and adapting to the evolving trends and laws within the silk industry. It calls on all participants, particularly those in silk production and enterprises, to deeply study these trends, align their operations with market demands, and effectively adjust their structures to maintain a competitive edge. The relevant authorities at all levels are urged to grasp the development patterns of the industry, intensify efforts, implement effective measures, and support China’s transformation from a major silk producer to a leading silk innovator. **(A) Strengthening Fundamental Work to Promote Industry Standards** To guide the industry's development, the "Twelfth Five-Year Plan" and other specialized plans have been developed. The State Reeling Office is encouraged to take this opportunity to systematically review the achievements and challenges of the previous five-year period and prepare for the next phase. With the focus on “three highs and two lows”—high-tech, high cultural value, high added value, low carbon, and low emissions—the office will explore strategies for innovation, international expansion, domestic demand growth, and enterprise management improvements. Local authorities are advised to integrate the industry’s development plan into broader regional economic strategies. Efforts should also be made to establish a robust industry standard system. The State Reeling Office must collaborate closely with national standards bodies to enhance production, corporate, and product standards, based on input from industry associations, research institutions, and leading enterprises. Additionally, it is working on developing modern logistics-related standards for silk distribution. A key initiative is the drafting of an international standard for electronic testing methods of raw silk, which the drafting units are encouraged to finalize as soon as possible. Strict enforcement of existing regulations is also essential. The industry needs clear guidelines on what is encouraged, supported, restricted, or prohibited. Existing rules should be reviewed, and outdated ones revised or abolished. Local governments are urged to create a favorable legal environment that allows businesses to operate freely and independently. **(B) Increasing Policy Support for Sustainable Development** Focusing on technological innovation, the State Reeling Office should build a shared platform for research and development, bringing together universities, research institutions, and large enterprises to work on key technologies in sericulture and silk production. This collaborative approach aims to maximize public investment, encourage multi-party participation, and ensure the practical application of new findings. Supporting brand building is another priority. The Ministry of Commerce will continue to assist companies in establishing marketing networks and building strong brands through channel development, certification, advertising, and exhibition participation. The goal is to create 20 national key brands. Pilot regions and enterprises must ensure that funds are used effectively to promote leadership in the industry. Promoting industrial clusters is also crucial. The Ministry of Commerce is working with the Ministry of Finance to develop policies supporting platforms such as R&D, logistics, and environmental protection. The State Reeling Office will further support demonstration bases and industrial parks, encouraging local governments to establish specialized silk zones and improve energy efficiency and industrial upgrading. **(III) Enhancing Control Measures for Healthy Development** Given the long industry chain and seasonal nature of raw material supply, the silk industry faces both market and natural challenges, often leading to price volatility. Therefore, comprehensive macro-control measures are necessary to ensure stability and support sustainable growth. Improving information guidance is vital. The State Reeling Office should strengthen data collection and analysis, ensuring timely reporting from monitored enterprises. A three-tiered information system—national, local, and enterprise—will help improve market resource allocation. Enhancing reserve control is also important. The factory wire reserve system is a critical tool for managing market fluctuations. The State Reeling Office should expand its scale and explore better integration of national, local, and commercial reserves to optimize regulatory effectiveness. Finally, regulating market trading is essential. Efforts should be made to clean up and manage the medium- and long-term electronic trading markets related to silk. Encouraging spot trading will help ensure fair resource allocation and support the industry’s healthy development. In conclusion, the silk industry plays a vital role in the lives of millions of farmers and workers. Managing it requires great effort and responsibility. We must continue to embrace a scientific development approach, shift our growth model, and adjust the industrial structure. With determination and creativity, we can make meaningful contributions to the sustained and rapid development of the silk industry.

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