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Figure: Mr. Charles Odii, Director-General of SMEDAN, attentively reading China Fastener Magazine (CFM). On the occasion of CFM's 20th anniversary, Mr. Yang Junfeng, Chairman of CFM, accompanied Diao Chun, Chairman of Alliance of Chinese Business in Africa for Social Responsibilities(ACBASR), and others to visit the Small & Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, in the afternoon of December 12th (local time).‌ SMEDAN's Director-General, Mr. Charles Odii, warmly received the Chinese business delegation and held a supply chain matching meeting with the heads of more than ten Nigerian SMEs. Mr. Yang Junfeng introduced the development of China's fastener industry on behalf of the China Fastener Exporter Association(CFEA) of China Chamber of Commerce of Metals, Minerals & Chemicals Importers & Exporters(CCCMC), and presented the China Fastener Magazine (CFM) to Mr. Charles Odii, and invited SMEDAN to organize relevant SMEs to attend the fastener exhibition hosted by CFM in 2025 in China for further cooperation and discussion.‌‌ Extended reading: ‌Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and the sixth most populous country in the world. It is China's largest export market and trading partner in Africa, as well as the largest engineering contracting market. The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment is responsible for domestic and regional trade management in Nigeria, formulating relevant trade policies, and administering trademarks, patents, and anti-dumping matters. SMEDAN, a subordinate organization under this ministry, is committed to providing knowledge, funding, tools, and markets for Nigerian SMEs to facilitate their development. The Alliance of Chinese Business in Africa for Social Responsibilities(ACBASR), initiated by President Xi Jinping, is a non-governmental and non-profit organization jointly established by more than 1,700 units. It aims to assist Chinese companies operating in Africa in actively participating and contributing to the autonomous and sustainable development of African countries. In 2021, the alliance launched the "One Hundred Enterprises for One Thousand Villages" initiative, mobilizing at least 100 Chinese enterprises to actively fulfill their social responsibilities in Africa, benefiting at least 1,000 African villages.‌‌  

By CFM| 2024-12-11 10:36:53

Preliminary statistics indicate that in November, the retail sales of passenger vehicles reached 2.446 million units, representing an 18% increase year-on-year and an 8% increase compared to the previous month.  Among them, new energy vehicle retail sales amounted to 1.277 million units, marking a 52% year-on-year growth and a 7% increase from the previous month, with a market penetration rate of 52.2%.  

By CFM| 2024-11-07 17:10:58

On November 2, 2024, the Tri-Regional Screw Exchange Conference was grandly held in Hong Kong, China, marking the reunion of this industry event after a five-year hiatus. The conference brought together professionals from the fastener industries of Mainland China, Hong Kong, China, and Taiwan, China to jointly explore industry trends and challenges. Mr. Xu Binghui, Chairman of the Hong Kong Screw & Fastener Council, Mr. Xue Kangsheng, President of the Fastener Branch of the China General Machine Components Industry Association (CMCA), and Mr. Hu Zhanfei from the Taiwan Industrial Fasteners Institute delivered speeches respectively. They elaborated on the current development status, crises and challenges faced by the fastener industry in their regions, fostering a profound atmosphere of exchange‌. Mr. Zhou Zhixian, Lead Engineer of Carbon and Environmental Management at the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), presented a keynote speech on "The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Policy" and "Quantification and Cases of Carbon Footprint in Manufacturing Products". Engineer Zhou thoroughly analyzed the impact of the CBAM on the fastener industry and proposed targeted practical suggestions, offering new ideas for the sustainable development of the industry. Mr. Jiao Junhua, Party Secretary of Dongfeng Motor Fastener Co., Ltd. and Executive Director of Shanghai Teqiang Fastener Technology Co., Ltd., focused on the field of new energy vehicles, providing a detailed introduction to the new requirements for fastener products in this sector. His speech not only demonstrated the application of fastener products in new energy vehicles but also addressed questions from attendees regarding product R&D, manufacturing, inspection and application. At the end of the conference, Mr. Xu Binghui, Mr. Xue Kangsheng and Mr. Hu Zhanfei jointly presented certificates of appreciation to the two guest speakers in recognition of their contributions to the development of the fastener industry in the three regions. Following the conference, the organizer arranged a dinner cruise on the Bauhinia, bringing the event to a successful close. The conference not only strengthened ties among fastener industry professionals from the three regions but also injected new momentum into the future development of the fastener industry.

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Yongnian District, located in Handan City, Hebei Province, China, covers a total area of 761 square kilometers. As the largest fastener base in China, Yongnian plays an important role.

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