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The article discusses the significance as well as the benefits of producing fine chemicals--single, pure chemical substances that can be fully characterized and specified--in Asia. It is said that there are several contradictory factors influencing the overall balance regarding where best to produce fine chemicals. Several fine chemicals units were sold and/or shifted to Asia in the past few years.

Reports the status of the chemical industry in Asia. Decrease of chemical production and economic indicators in Japan; Reduction of plastic products in the manufacturing sector; Growth of chemical production in China.