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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 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 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 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.