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The article focuses on the Defence White Paper 2016 released by Australian Defence Force (ADF). Topics discussed include maritime assets of ADF like ships, warfare destroyers and submarines, the views of Peter Jennings, Executive Director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, on the nation's defence capability, and rise of the defense projection capabilities of the People's Republic of China mentioned in the paper.

The article presents an overview of the first white paper of China about its defense and military strategy. The topics discussed include the reasons for creating the white paper, the reorganization of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), and the changes imposed by the Chinese government on its national security.

Reports on the impact of the increase of international demand for recycled paper annually for recycling services worldwide. Growth of demand for paper products in China; Expected increase of demand for recovered paper in Europe; Challenges faced by the paper recycling industry in the future and solutions to meet the demand for recovered papers.

An interview with Simon Fung, general manager of Che San and Quincy Lui, executive director of Hing Tai Hong (HTH), about the developments in the pulp-and-paper industry of China, is presented. They discuss how the closure of the Norscan mill and capacity reduction affect Che San and HTH. They comment on the impact of the economic slowdown. They claim that China-made paper has met international standards.

The article discusses supply chain disruption due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Topics discussed including the major challenges affecting print manufacturers in Hong Kong and China—logistics logjams and higher paper prices; conflict between Russia and Ukraine impacted the supply chain, disrupted global trade, and brought about rising inflation; and lockdowns owing to China's zero-Covid policy have caused uncertainties and disruptions to the economy and business operations.

The article offers information related to the development trends for the paper chemical industry in China from 2011-2015. It says that the the paper industry is expected to grow that will bring demand growth to paper chemicals. It states that specialty chemicals for non-timber and regenerated cellulose fibers will grow due to the shortage of paper fiber resources. It also mentions that the industry will focus on eco-friendly technologies and cleaner production process.

The article reports on the notification sent to Yibin Paper Industry Co. Ltd. by the Sichuan Environmental Protection Bureau on December 12, 2007 which stated the bureau's approval to restore the company's production in China. The paper mill began its normal production and operation on January 6, 2008, months after it discontinued production because of the need to repair its environmental protection equipment.

The article reports on the Chinese National Development and Reform Commission's approval of the printing paper project of Oji Paper Co. Ltd. The project includes a printing paper production line and a bleaching chemical broad-leaved wood pulp production line. Included in the project are auxiliary production facilities such as the co-generation station and waste water treatment yard.

The article discusses the failure of the U.S. security policy toward China. It states that such security policy fails to consider nonmilitary tools of national power. It mentions that it also did not consider China in terms of competing priorities and the most likely threats. It notes that a good policy need to recognize that the failure to change U.S. policy and implementing this military strategy increases U.S., Chinese as well as global economic risk.

The article focuses on the problems that papermaking sector faces in China. According to Zhao Wei, secretary-general of China Papermaking Industry Association, the papermaking sector faces the problem of uncertainty in the export market, unsure impact of saving energy and lessening pollution on industrial restructuring. Other information related to the problems in the papermaking sector are also mentioned.

The article reports on the announcement made by Shandong Huatai Paper Co. Ltd. on September 12, 2007 about its plans to issue 100 million domestic shares for 3. 5 billion Chinese renminbi, building a 500 000 t/a ion-membrane caustic soda project and a forest/paper integrated project in China. As a result, the business of the company will shift from papermaking business to the combination business of papermaking and chemicals.

The article reports on the importance of the polyacrylamide (PAM), a water soluble polymers to the paper chemicals industry in China. It states that PAM are used by paper producers as dry strength agents, retention agents and fiber dispersion agents. It infers that PAM is a strong demand in waste paper recycling and paper-making wastewater treatment in terms of strengthening of environmental protection.

The article reports on a visit of several printing/book manufacturing facilities in southern Guangdong Province, China. It outlines the features of the eco-friendly operation of C&C Offset. The visit has revealed that the cleanest and best laid-out production floor among the facilities belong to CTPS. Also described is the sophisticated systems being used at Leo Paper.

The article discusses the Asian printing industry as of August 19, 2013, with a focus on Hong Kong, China print manufacturers, mergers and ventures within the industry, and an overview of ten export printers and their projects and services. Topics include the merger of Asia Pacific Offset Ltd. (APOL) with firm 1010 Printing Group, digital printing, and luxury packaging. INSETS: E.D. Ward, A Mercurial Bear: Edward Gorey Sticker Kit;'Shahnameh: The Epic of the Persian Kings';Monkey;Star Wars Super Deformed Plush (SDPs)

The article provides updates on the papermaking chemical sector in China. It is an upstream sector of the papermaking industry. In fact, various chemicals are indispensable throughout the production process from pulping, papermaking and post processing. The development of the papermaking industry greatly promotes the development of the papermaking chemical sector.

The article reports on the completion of the construction of BASF SE production facility for water treatment and paper chemicals in Nanjing, China. It notes that the company started producing chemicals for water treatment and paper manufacturing following the facility's completion. It states that the facility strengthens BASF position in water treatment and paper industry. It also mentions that the facility allows BASF to establish a competitive supply for the water treatment industry.

The article offers information on Hong Kong and China Printing Industry. Topics discussed the U.S.-China trade dispute and other trade standoffs in different parts of the world; views of Henry Woo, general manager of Leo Paper's OEM business department on looking forward on the close relationships and strong partnerships; and commercial contribution or cost challenges with or without tariff implementation.

The article reports that Akzo Nobel NV's pulp and paper chemicals business, Eka Chemicals AB, has opened a new site in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, south-eastern China. The facility represents the latest milestone in Akzo's growth strategy for the rapidly expanding Chinese paper industry. Goteberg, Sweden-based Eka Chemicals is a global leader in bleaching technology and paper chemistry.

The article offers information on the first carbon footprint assessment in China. The carbon footprint assessment is designed to help companies in reducing energy consumption and dominate in environmental protection. Through carbon footprint assessment, the waste discharge and carbon dioxide emission of the papermaking industry have declined from 17% to 35%.

The article reports on the launch of the five-floor technical center of water treatment expert Nalco Co. in the Changfeng district in Shanghai, China. The facility will concentrate in giving support for the water treatment needs of paper industry in Asia. It adds that the facility will consolidate with the regional marketing, supply chin, technology development and training functions of Nalco.

Reports on developments in the papermaking chemicals industry in China. Number of paper and paperboard producers in 2004; Projected increase in the market demand of papermaking chemicals by 2015; Companies that have made investments in the papermaking chemical sector.

The article reports that ShenglaTech Inc., a leading manufacturer of nano precipitated calcium carbonate (NPCC) and petrochemical in China, has announced the development of its new NPPC product known as NPCCB-100 for use in color ink jet paper. The new product was developed by the company's Research and Development (R&D) Center in Shanghai in collaboration with Jinan Anne Paper Co. Ltd.

The article offers information on the printing business in Hong Kong and China, and mentions the initiative of export printers to avoid the trade dispute between the country and the U.S., along with the changes in paper pricing to growth and diversify. Topics discussed include the threats pose by the tariff imposed by the U.S. to imported goods from China, the negative implication of the trade war on the publishing sector, and the consolidation of conventional printing business of Hung Hing.

The article examines the economic conditions of the print manufacturing industry in Hong Kong, China. It looks at how wage increases have impacted the labor market and productivity as well as how advances in digital printing have improved the industry. Noted companies covered in the article include Hung Hing, Leo Paper Group, and Magnum Offset.

The article reports on a white paper issued by the China State Council concerning climate change. The paper reveals the commitment of the Council to energy saving and emission reductions. It notes that the ongoing industrialization process and the coal-dominated energy mix in China pose complexities on the goal of controlling greenhouse gas emissions.

The article reports that BASF Corp. will increase prices up to 15% for its paper wet-end chemicals in Asia Pacific. The costs of raw materials and energy prices have risen considerably. With this, BASF is forced to increase the prices of its paper process chemicals and are seeking ways to overcome this challenge in dialogue with customers.

The article reports on the expansion plans of Styron Corp. for its latex capacity with a new reactor at its production facility in Zhangjiagang, China to meet the growing demand for latex in the country's paper and paperboard industry.

The article focuses on the release of a white paper on Situation and Policies of China's Rare Earth Industry by China's State Council. Three major rare earth product ion bases have been developed by China including Liangshan of Sichuan Province, Baotou of Inner Mongolia and Ganzhou of Jiangxi Province. In addition to rare earth materials and devices, China produced end products like energy-saving lamps and electric motors.

The article reports the completion of the footprint assessment case for APP China Group Ltd. and its six pulp paper making factories by Camco. It relates that the assessment will help the company reduce energy consumption and help in environmental protection. Meanwhile, China is enforcing a new emission standard for papermaking effective May 1, 2009, which will force to reduce the chemical oxygen demand (COD) emission to 950 000 tons in 2009, and to 434 000 tons in 2015.

The article focuses on the establishment of Jinzhou Kanaier Chinese Phonetic Alphabet Chemical Construction Material Co. Ltd. in Linghai, Liaoning Sheng in Northeast China on July 19, 2007. It states that the company would use sewage from paper making to produce lignin. The project which has 50 million renminbi investments was founded by a United Arab Emirates company and Jinzhou Xintian Paper Co. Ltd. Further, it is noted that the project would promote recycle and reuse of paper.

Reports that PennWell and China Electronics Appliance Corp. (CEAC) will sponsor the 2005 SMT China International Conference on "Emerging technologies and lead-free challenges," at the Shanghai International Convention Center in China. Suggested topics for conference papers; Deadline for abstract submission; Contact information.

Features the satirical Internet site `Not The South China Morning Post.' Background on the site's founder George Adams; Criticism on the South China Morning Post violations of press freedom; Reputation of the site; History of the Post; Censorship of the site.

The article reports that the Ministry of Environmental Protection (MOEP) of China has issued 11 terms of standards for pollutant emission. These standards are issued together with the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China, and will be effective from August 1, 2008. These standards have been introduced for pollutant emission in the pulp and paper making industry, pollutant emission in electroplating, and pollutant emission in pharmaceutical industry.

The article discusses the potential of the new polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fiber varieties in China. It states that these varieties have extensive development opportunities in various sectors including water-soluble non-woven fabrics, carrier yarns, paper making, and cement products. It also outlines the different development prospects for the main and upcoming varieties in the country including high-strength and -modulus, water-soluble, and flame retardant PVA fibers.

The article focuses on increasing issue of fake articles and fake scholarly journals, and the possible steps which can be taken to prevent them. Topics discussed include role of librarians to check the authenticity of papers by checking in Cabell's Blacklist, checking of emails and affiliations of the author, and fabricated peer reviews of scientific articles in China.

The article presents updates on the printing industry in Hong Kong, China as of 1982. The location of Hung Hing in Tin Wan experienced a severe fire that was caused by a neighboring factory. Particular focus is given to the genesis of Regent Publishing Services. Leo Paper was established by friends Samuel Leung and Hok Hung Fung at A Kung Ngam Village and initially focused on producing paper bags for U.S. customers.

The article discusses the impact of climate change on China. It is mentioned that China's Policies and Actions for Addressing Climate Change has been posted. China's policies and act ions to decelerate and to adapt to climate change and institution and mechanism building for coping with climate change.

The article reports that the companies ABB Group and Yue Xiu Guangzhou Paper Group have inked an agreement for the conservation of synergistic energy. According to the agreement, ABB Group will dispatch an expert consulting team to Guangzhou Paper Group to conduct a field survey related to energy efficiency and the policy for energy management. Information is given that ABB Group is the first enterprise to initiate synergistic energy conservation in China.

The article provides an overview of the polyacrylamide (PAM) industry in China over the past 15 years. The country had been using PAM 20 years ago as an oil displacement agent in the tertiary oil recovery in the oil exploration industry. It notes that the fastest growing demand for PAM in the country came from water treatment and paper-making industries. It also states that China was considered as one of the world's leading PAM exporters despite dramatic growth in the production technology.

Reports on the dismissal of a 'Jiangxi Metropolitan Consumer News' newspaper reporter whose story on organ harvesting angered authorities in Beijing, China. Information on the story; Reason given by the newspaper's editor for the dismissal; Reaction of the Information Center on Human Rights and Democracy in Hong Kong to the issue.

Reports that the State Press and Publication Administration has penalized 27 newspapers for violating press regulations and printing fabricated or sensationalistic stories in China. Number of newspapers in the country.

The article reports on the approval of the 450 t/d recycling alkali project of Shangdong Huatai Paper Co. Ltd. (SHPC) by the National Development and Reform Commission of China (NDRC). It states that the project aims to cut about 44,392 tons of carbon dioxide emission annually. Additionally, it reveals that the company's waste heat-generating electricity project is also approved by the NDRC.

The article announces the closure of the enterprises under the black name sheet and the urban sewage treatment projects in China in 2009. The announcement was made by the Hubei Development and Reform Commission and the Hubei Provincial Economic Commission. As part of the implementation of the plan, the province will be shut down and the operation will include small papermaking enterprises, small cement manufacturers and printing enterprises.

This section offers news briefs related to the chemical industry. Paper chemical and pigment producers have announced a round of price increases, citing rising energy and raw material costs that have been climbing during the past six months of 2007. Albemarle plans to start up a new flame retardant plant at Nanjing, China in the second quarter of 2008. Dow Wolff Cellulosics will close a hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) plant at Aratu, Brazil during the first quarter of 2008.

Presents a listing of United States-based representatives for various Hong Kong operations. Entries arranged alphabetically by company; Other pertinent information; Printer's terms, such as common paper sizes, paper weight equivalent, common book trim sizes. INSET: A checklist for printing in Asia..

Reports on China's third-biggest newspaper `Yangcheng Wanbao' (YangCheng Evening News) as the first in the country to buy a Universal 60 single-width two-around press from Goss Graphic Systems. Description of the presses; Daily circulation of the newspaper.

Reports on the construction of a tower in Chongqing, China, that would top the building height record held by Chicago's Sears Towers. Kuala Lumpur's challenge to break Sears Towers record; Description of Chinese tower; Weather conditions in area where tower will rise.

The article discusses how membrane filtration technology substantially cut the cost of caustic cleaning solutions of Beijing Mint, a banknote printing plant in China. The printing plant's hollow fiber ultrafiltration membrane system recycles causting cleaning chemicals, thus recovering approximately 90% of the caustic solution and producing one-fifth the volume of waste. It also slashed by 50% the plant's consumption of flocculants, coagulants and acids. The membrane technology increased Beijing Mint's operations efficiency, while providing protection to the environment.

Information about several papers discussed at the 40th Comite Maritime International (CMI) Conference held October 14-19, 2012 at the Kempinski Hotel in Beijing, China is presented. Topics include Rotterdam Rules, regulations of offshore activity and pollution liability, and fair treatment for seafarers. The conference featured several speakers including Professor Michael Sturley, Richard Shaw, and Giorgio Berlingieri.