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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 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 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 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 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 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 looks at the transformation of the Hong Kong/China print manufacturing industry into the world's print manufacturing hub. Neil Palfreyman of Thames & Hudson points out that technological advances have led to greater consistency in the printed result. Derek Hill of the British and Foreign Bible Society describes how prepress technology changed the industry. Pop-up creator and designer David Carter cites the three major changes in the pop-up segment.

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 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 features several print suppliers in the Hong Kong, China market. WKT Marketing Director Jeremy Kuo highlights efforts by the production team to match color samples by any client, as well as green aspects of the business. It notes that an additional digital proofer was installed by TSE Worldwide to speed up proofing, along with a new videoconferencing setup to maintain constant communication with its customers. Particular focus is given to Startlite's business plan.

Focuses on the state of the printing industry in Hong Kong, China. Evaluation of several printing companies; Equipment and technology; Project management. INSETS: Thai Printers on the Move;Paper at Present.

The article chronicles the major shifts that affect the publishing and printing industries in the past decade, as well as the responses of print manufacturers from Hong Kong, China. In 2001, direct-to-print was in its initial stages and the first Screen TruePress was first seen outside Japan at Dai Nippon's New Territories facility in Hong Kong. In 2010, quick file correction and title revision is enabled by digitization.

The article considers the possible increase in the number of print projects in Hong Kong, China in 2008. The fact remains that it is still cheaper to manufacture in Hong Kong/China. The unequivocal belief is that new presses with state-of-the-art technology deliver much higher efficiency and quality, and, in the longer run, are more cost-effective than running and refurbishing old metals. For this reason, the contingent of Hong Kong/China suppliers visiting print equipment fairs is always one of the fastest to implement a new technology.

The article offers updates on the projects of printing companies in Hong Kong and mainland China as of August 29, 2016. These include the expansion plans of Artron that include cross-border mergers and acquisitions, the shift of C&C Offset to digital printing aimed at furthering consumer engagement by enriching user experience, and the launch of Phygitalbook, a patented technology that links printed books with online and digital learning, by CTPS.

The article explores how print suppliers in Hong Kong and China are responding to changes and challenges posed by market and geopolitical events. Topics covered include the impact of the devaluation of the British pound caused by the Brexit on the print suppliers that service British publishers, the effect of the overcapacity in the U.S. and China and adopting digital printing technology.

The article discusses the printing industry in Hong Kong, China. Topics include comments from executive chairman Matthew Yum of publisher Hung Hing on the merger of physical products with digital applications, such as Hung Hing's Bridging Book and TouchCode applications, hybrid offset/digital printing solutions from Regal Printing and printer CTPS, which includes technology company Hewlett-Packard's (HP's) Indigo digital processes, and the labor intensive aspect of print manufacturing.

The article examines the printing industry in China as of 2012, discussing increases in minimum wage law, China's fascination with automation and robotics, and how the country's growing economy and large population impact the Chinese workforce. It profiles printing companies that are seeking to increase efficiency and productivity in innovative ways, including Asia Pacific Offset, Hung Hing Printing Group, and Regent Publishing Services.

The article reports on the approach taken by Hong Kong/China print manufacturers to increasing productivity. It is noted that such manufacturers substituted success with higher efficiencies given the frenetic activities that are going on at every production facility. Such an approach involves the deployment of automated systems and the installation of new technologies. On-screen proofing is widely used, except for the high-end illustrated book segment. Information is also presented on several print suppliers.

The article offers a look at outstanding projects in the Hong Kong, China print manufacturing market. Particular focus is given to the eco-friendly features of designer Terence Conran's "Eco House Book," which was printed by C&C Offset. It cites the challenges faced by Midas in addressing the bigger-than-usual dimension of the book "20th Century Legendary Guitars: Lifesize Photographs." There 17 various special features involved in Regent Publishing's project for becker&mayer.

The article explores the actions taken by some printers in Hong Kong, China to minimize the impact of the global financial crisis. Asia Pacific Offset president Andrew Clarke claims that they decided to focus on delivering quality products on schedule and at the right price points. C&C Offset has decided to adopt green printing and support environmental protection in its operations. Information is presented on the philosophy for business success of Bundy Walker, chairman of Colorcraft. INSET: A Sourcing Event for All.

The article offers a look at the issues surrounding publishers across the U.S. The author noted that higher costs in doing business with China, higher fuel and freight expenses and greater interest in environmentally friendly manufacturing practices have influenced the delay on publishers' decision to implement a major shift in production of books although interest is increasing. It is noted that the willingness of publishers to review their entire production process is the best chance for domestic printers to recover business from overseas.

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..

The article focuses on the distribution of academic publishing's, along with steps taken by the academic press in publishing topics such as architecture, art, and lifestyle; and increasing online platform for selling academic books in China. INSET: Distribution of Academic Titles.

The article addresses the challenges faced by print suppliers in China. In most cases, China's rising yuan is at the root of the problem. The yuan has been unstoppable, rising 3.24% in 2006, 7.1% in 2007, and up another 4.5% in the second quarter of 2008. The enforcement of a new labor contract law in January 2008 creates immense labor pressures, especially in the manufacturing hubs of Guangdong Province.

The article discusses projects in the publishing and printing industry in China and Hong Kong with a focus on innovations in production. Topics include the design of the book "BMW: Culture," printed on wood-free stock by the print management company Asia Pacific Offset; a pop-up book produced by C&C Offset Printing; and a digital children's book produced by the publisher Leo Paper.

The article discusses the highlights of the Third Hong Kong International Printing and Packaging Fair in China from April 28 to May 1, 2008. The fair offered a number of innovative and exciting products and technologies. A strong showing by mainland Chinese suppliers was evident with 17 of the country's top 100 printers participating, including Yuto Printing and Shanghai Zidan Printing.

Easy, fast, and secure payment methods have also expanded the market for new business models such as online courses and audio-based language-learning subscriptions, says Zhang, of China Translation & Publishing House. The publisher has thus far achieved its overseas penetration through direct exports of its original English titles and copublishing deals with multinational publishers. In the following pages, PW talks with five major academic players to learn more about their publishing activities, visits two academic bookstores, looks at how urbanization is propelling R&D programs and the Chinese academic publishing segment, and checks out some of the new titles coming out from the five publishers. [Extracted from the article]

Presents an interview with Ed Young, author of the book "Beyond the Great Mountains: A Visual Poem About China." His inspiration for the book; His purpose in creating the book; Meaning of the book's subtitle.

The article reports on the market for children's books in China in 2018. Topics discussed include reassessment of social media platforms, online coverage of the Chinese children's book market, and understanding the diversified reading needs. Also being discussed are the reading services, publishing portfolios, and rewriting the playbook.

The article offers a look at several awe-inspiring projects by print manufacturers from Hong Kong, China of 2009/2010. They include stereo photographs collected by guitarist Brian May in "A Village Lost and Found," which comes with a slipcase that includes a simple lorgnette viewer from WKT. A gafftop sailfish's skull is just one of the unique features of "The Reel Story" from TSE Worldwide Press.

Focuses on the status of the book manufacturing industry in Hong Kong, China as of June 2002. Decline in U.S. book sales in 2001; Information on the plan of Wing King Tong, Hua Yang and New Island to set up offices in the U.S.; Challenges facing book suppliers in Hong Kong. INSET: A Pegging Question.

Investigates the printing industry in Hong Kong, China. Changes in the industry; Facilities and printing supplies; Equipment and technology; Investment plans.

The article reports an increase in printing costs in Asia. For publishers who have enjoyed low prices from printers in Hong Kong and China in the past decade or so, change is coming, price increases of ten to 15 percent. A major reason for the higher cost came from Beijing, China in January, the reinforcement of a new labor contract law that limits working hours and overtime, sets minimum wages and severance pay, and mandates employer contribution to worker insurance and pension.

Gives advice on outsourcing with printing companies in Hong Kong, China. Information on several printing companies; Workmanship and prices; Awareness of trade and political conditions.

Focuses on the book manufacturing industry in Shenzhen, China. Information on the economic growth of China; Labor cost in Shenzhen; Description of book manufacturing facilities of Hua Yang in Xixiang and Hung Hing in Shenzhen.

Focuses on several printer/brokers in Hong Kong, China. Background of Paramount Printing; Information on South China Printing; Origins of Winner Printing & Packaging; Sales of Pacific Rim International.

The article provides information on the 2015 BookExpo America conference, which took place in May 2015 in New York City. Particular focus is given to the participation of Chinese publishers and authors in the event and to a protest of Chinese restrictions on free expression by the PEN American Center. Topics discussed at the conference's panels include e-books, independent bookstores, and the book "Nightfall" by Jake Halpern and Peter Kujawinski.