Work report for the year 2016 summary

　　The Laundry and Dyeing Committee Summary Meeting Proposed New Work Ideas for 2016

　　The Laundry and Dyeing Committee's 2015 year-end summary meeting was held on January 21 in Beijing, attended by the committee's executive leadership and all members of the secretariat. At the meeting, everyone carefully reviewed past experiences, learned from lessons and shortcomings, striving to improve their qualities and reach new heights in the new year.

　　Secretary-General Pan Wei proposed in the summary the 14-character work requirements for the secretariat: "Order, Efficiency, Dedication, Knowledge Seeking, Execution, Cohesion," emphasizing the need to implement the tasks outlined in the "2016 Laundry and Dyeing Committee Work Highlights" with high quality. Director Wang Shuyuan pointed out in the summary that 2016 will be an important year for the committee's work, requiring a service mindset and crisis awareness, strengthening political and professional learning, and continuously pursuing progress.

　　China Laundry Network Completed Revision and Upgrade

　　In February, China Laundry Network completed a two-month revision and upgrade. The new website optimized modules such as the "Senior Lecturers of China's Laundry and Dyeing Industry," homepage event countdown module, added advertisements for the Appraisal Committee, and the Members' Home section. The website upgrade will further refine content classification, accelerate data transmission speed, beautify the webpage appearance, and enhance user practicality and experience.

　　China Commercial Federation Laundry and Dyeing Committee Cooperated with Beijing TV's "Life 2016" to Record a Program

　　In March, the China Commercial Federation Laundry and Dyeing Committee collaborated with Beijing TV's "Life 2016" program to record a show promoting clothing care knowledge, enhancing public understanding of related knowledge. Experts from China's laundry and dyeing industry, including Yu Jinshan, founder of Beijing Jiebao Leather Care, and Mr. Xu Fajiang from Beijing Funait Laundry Service Co., appeared to explain leather knowledge and curtain cleaning techniques respectively.

　　Director Wang Shuyuan and Other Laundry and Dyeing Committee Leaders Visited Public Textile Washing Enterprises

　　In January, Director Wang Shuyuan and Secretary-General Pan Wei of the China Commercial Federation Laundry and Dyeing Committee, along with secretariat staff, visited Beijing Lantian Qingke Holdings Co., Ltd. and Jiangsu Aixin Enterprise Service Co., Ltd. for inspection and research. They also held talks with leaders of Beijing Top Industrial and Trade Development Center to understand various matters related to public textile washing.

　　Secretary-General Pan Wei Led a Team to Visit Enterprises in Jiangsu

　　In late March, to prepare for the 17th China International Laundry and Dyeing Industry Exhibition and the 2016 China Laundry and Dyeing Industry Excellence Promotion series of events, Executive Deputy Director and Secretary-General Pan Wei, along with Han Xiuping, General Manager of Guangdong Xinzhilian Exhibition Service Company, and staff, visited various units including Taizhou Laundry and Dyeing Industry Association, Taizhou Century Taifeng Electromechanical Equipment Manufacturing Company, Taizhou Tongjiang Washing Machinery Factory, Taizhou Baojin Washing Machinery Manufacturing Company, Taizhou Guoxin Machinery Manufacturing Company, Yangzhou Laundry and Dyeing Industry Association, Jinchang Washing Machinery Company, Jiangsu Yingchuang Electromechanical Equipment Manufacturing Company, Yangzhou Funait, and Xiyuan Hotel Laundry.

　　2016 China Laundry and Dyeing Industry Public Textile Washing Summit Forum to be Held in April

　　With continuous innovation in public textile washing machinery, technology, and related product science concepts, more practitioners are entering public textile washing. Due to its characteristics of large capital investment, high operational and technical requirements, investors must adopt a more professional attitude and fully commit. This summit forum will invite internationally renowned experts in public textile washing and related industries to address issues such as product selection, management operations, application of new technology concepts, capital operations, environmental upgrades, industry optimization, and professional standards through forums, speeches, and communication during breaks to answer attendees' questions. Secretary-General Pan Wei and others visited Nanjing twice in January and March to discuss and finalize the forum's details with local industry associations and enterprises.

　　2016 China Laundry and Dyeing Industry Leaders Summit Scheduled for April 26 in Nanjing

　　The "China Laundry and Dyeing Industry Leaders Summit" is the highest-level seminar in China's laundry and dyeing industry, serving as a salon for industry leaders. It aims to gather practitioners' ideas, consider their difficulties, provide advice for government departments in formulating industry development strategies, and jointly discuss major industry developments. The summit is scheduled for April 26 in Nanjing, with the committee's deputy directors, deputy secretary-generals, and some special guests attending. The agenda will focus on the expanded meeting of the committee's director members and the 2016 China Laundry and Dyeing Industry Leaders Summit, covering the second committee work report, re-election related work of the China Commercial Federation Laundry and Dyeing Professional Committee, discussions on related work, solicitation of opinions on the "Laundry Industry Management Measures" and "Public Textile Washing Factory Design Specifications," and industry development discussions.

　　Laundry and Dyeing Committee Leaders Visited Some Enterprises in Beijing Area

　　In March, Executive Deputy Director and Secretary-General Pan Wei of the China Commercial Federation Laundry and Dyeing Committee, accompanied by Deputy Secretary-General Xue Dapeng, Director of the Comprehensive Department Feng Jinna, and related secretariat members, successively visited Beijing Jiebao Leather Care Company, Beijing Brilin Laundry Service Company, Beijing Yipin Bohui Technology and Trade Company (Luxury Collection), and Beijing Xingquan Haoda Laundry Company. During the visits, Pan Wei and his team held talks with enterprise leaders, listened to their current development status and plans, and focused on introducing key work such as the 2016 Public Textile Summit Forum, the 17th China International Laundry and Dyeing Industry Exhibition, and the 2016 China Laundry and Dyeing Industry Excellence Promotion activities.

　　The Laundry and Dyeing Committee's 2016 Excellence Promotion Series Activities Officially Launched

　　The "National Trade Service Industry Quality Service Activity" is an important event supported by the Ministry of Commerce and hosted by the China Commercial Federation to promote excellence and innovation in the national trade service industry. It has always received broad support and recognition from government departments at all levels and society. The biennial China Laundry and Dyeing Industry Excellence Promotion event has played a strong role in promoting quality service activities nationwide, publicizing outstanding brands and advanced figures, and building brand image. The 2016 projects organized by the committee include: "China Laundry and Dyeing Industry Well-Known Brand Survey," "China Laundry and Dyeing Industry Standard Work Contribution Award," "China Laundry and Dyeing Industry Person of the Year," "China Laundry and Dyeing Industry Rising Star Award," "National Laundry Industry Meritorious Person," "National Laundry Industry Outstanding Contributor," "National Laundry Industry Excellent Manager," and "National Laundry Industry Innovative Person." The first phase of the online segment from April 1 to 10 has ended, and preparations for the expert review meeting and comprehensive review meeting are underway.

　　Laundry and Dyeing Committee Released 2016 Washing Warnings [01] and [02]

　　Washing Warning [01] Suede Leather Garment Washing Warning

　　Suede leather garments are soft in texture and gentle in color, and have always been popular clothing. However, during washing, they often become a point of conflict between consumers and operators.

　　Problem Analysis: Slight color spots appearing on certain parts of suede leather garments after wearing and washing are normal; poor suede effect is due to inadequate nap raising process after washing, not a de-napping phenomenon.

　　Warning Tips: 1. When laundry shop clerks receive suede leather jackets, they must clearly explain the post-wash effects to consumers in advance and obtain their signed confirmation. For example, phenomena such as color spots, fading, and nap reversal that may occur after washing should be informed beforehand to prevent unnecessary disputes.

　　2. After washing suede leather jackets, use a nap-raising tool to restore the areas with nap reversal, making the garment close to its original state.

　　Washing Warning [02] Coated Fabric Garment Washing Warning

　　Coated fabric garments are very common in washing services, and washing problems frequently occur due to their washing labels.

　　Problem Analysis: For garments with coatings, whether dry cleaned with petroleum or perchloroethylene, the probability of accidents after dry cleaning is very high.

　　Warning Tips: 1. When consumers purchase garments with coatings, if they find the label "Do not wash," please purchase cautiously.

　　2. When receiving coated fabric garments, inform consumers that water washing is more effective than dry cleaning. If consumers strongly request dry cleaning, explain the washing risks clearly and ask for their signed confirmation.

　　3. When receiving coated fabric garments with heavy stains, inform consumers in advance that local coating peeling, uneven color, or incomplete stain removal may occur.

　　4. Although accidents of coated clothes becoming stiff after dry cleaning can be treated, they should be avoided as much as possible.

　　The 2016 China Laundry Industry Leaders Summit Successfully Held in Nanjing

　　On the afternoon of April 26, the "2016 China Laundry Industry Leaders Summit" was held in Nanjing. The meeting mainly presented the second work report of the Laundry Committee, clarified the related work of the third work team of the Laundry Committee, and discussed two standard regulations: "Laundry Industry Management Measures (Draft for Discussion)" and "Public Textile Laundry Factory Design Specifications (Draft for Comments)", conducting discussions on the future development of the laundry industry.

　　Director Pan Wei Visits Shanghai Huangyu and Heinenstein

　　From April 28 to 29, Director Pan Wei of the Laundry Committee, Deputy Secretary-General Feng Jinna, and Assistant Director Yan Wen visited Shanghai Huangyu and Heinenstein, communicating with company leaders about enterprise development and specific cooperation. Meanwhile, the Laundry Committee reached a cooperation agreement with Heinenstein to carry out professional exchanges and cooperation in certification and grading of public textile laundry factories.

　　The 2016 China Public Textile Laundry Summit Forum Successfully Held in Nanjing

　　On April 27, the 2016 China Public Textile Laundry Summit Forum was successfully held at the Nanjing Weijing International Hotel. The forum was hosted by the Laundry Professional Committee of the China General Chamber of Commerce, co-organized by the Nanjing Laundry Industry Association and Jiangsu Aixin Enterprise Service Co., Ltd., and co-sponsored by Beijing Riguang Fine (Group) Co., Ltd., Shanghai Weishi Machinery Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Haishi Machinery Group Co., Ltd., Herbkenikisa Laundry Equipment (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Alans Laundry Equipment Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Lantian Qingke Holdings Co., Ltd., and Shanghai Yapu Network Technology Co., Ltd.

　　This forum adhered to the concept of "Smart Sharing, Technological Innovation, and Development Foresight," inviting public textile laundry experts from China, Germany, the United States, and Japan to provide comprehensive analysis.

　　Laundry Committee Leaders Participate in the Ministry of Commerce's Life Service Industry Statistics and Industry Development Report Writing Meeting

　　On June 8, Director Pan Wei and Deputy Secretary-General Xue Dapeng of the Laundry Committee attended the Life Service Industry Statistics and Industry Development Report Writing Meeting convened by the Ministry of Commerce; at the same time, Director Pan Wei reported to the leaders on the progress of the 2016 China Laundry Industry Awards Ceremony and other commendation activities.

　　Review Meeting for Two Industry Standards Including "Public Textile Cleaning Service Specifications" Held

　　Entrusted by the Ministry of Commerce, the National Laundry Standardization Technical Committee and the China General Chamber of Commerce Laundry Committee jointly applied for the establishment of two national industry standards: "Public Textile Cleaning Service Specifications" and "Clothing Cleaning Service Specifications." The review meeting was held on May 11 in Beijing. Attendees included Zhu Zheng from the Ministry of Commerce's Service Trade Department, Pan Wei, Director of the Laundry Committee and Secretary-General of the Laundry Label Committee, Deputy Secretary-Generals Xue Dapeng and Feng Jinna, former Director of the National Standard Review Department Zhou Siyuan, industry experts Wang Xueren, Pan Fuzeng, Zhao Longqing, Shi Jianrong, Chen Qijun, Wang Baohong, Ma Xiangliang, Xu Chunyuan, Zhang Zhongbang, and others.

　　The meeting was chaired by Pan Wei. Zhu Zheng put forward requirements regarding the Ministry of Commerce's work on industry standard formulation and revision of the "Laundry Industry Management Measures." Experts reviewed the content of the two standards clause by clause and proposed amendments.

　　These two standards were jointly drafted by Qingdao Jieshen, Ningbo Ruili, Shanghai Chunchun, Rongchang Yaohua, Shanghai Xiangwang, and Zhejiang Ailan Clean Laundry Chain Companies.

　　National Mandatory Standards for Public Textile Laundry Proposed

　　On June 23, the National Standardization Technical Management Committee led a seminar on mandatory national standards for the laundry industry, convening leaders from the Ministry of Commerce, China Consumers Association, China General Chamber of Commerce Laundry Professional Committee, National Laundry Standardization Technical Committee, and other relevant departments.

　　At the meeting, Pan Wei, Director of the Laundry Committee and Secretary-General of the Laundry Label Committee, briefly introduced the current status of the laundry industry and recent media exposure of certain laundry enterprises. Leaders from the Ministry of Commerce expressed that in future work, the Ministry will collaborate with industry, environmental protection, health, and other authorities to further strengthen supervision and management of the laundry industry. The revision of the "Laundry Industry Management Measures" has been entrusted to the Laundry Committee for organization and implementation, and the Laundry Committee is expected to attach great importance to this work and complete the tasks on time and with quality.

　　China Laundry Industry Senior Delegation Returns Successfully from Germany

　　A 27-member senior delegation of the Chinese laundry industry, organized by the Laundry Professional Committee of the China General Chamber of Commerce, conducted a 10-day inspection and visit to the German laundry industry in mid-June.

　　The International Textile Care Exhibition held in Frankfurt, Germany, was the key event of this inspection. This exhibition, held every four years, attracts global attention from laundry industry professionals. At this exhibition, exhibitors focused heavily on Industry 4.0, proposing high-tech solutions to serve laundries, laundry shops, and textile care. Director Pan Wei of the Laundry Committee led secretariat members to visit many exhibitors at the exhibition, engaged in friendly talks with many internationally renowned brand leaders, introduced the main composition and role of the Laundry Committee, and invited them to actively enter the Chinese market. Subsequently, he visited Chinese exhibitors such as Shanghai Hangxing Machinery and Jiangsu Haishi Machinery.

　　During this period, Director Pan Wei also participated in the activities related to the 2016 Global Best Practice Award organized by the International Textile Care Council and was invited to serve as a member of the 20-person international jury composed of laundry and dyeing industry experts from 17 countries. Beijing Funait, Jiangsu Aixin, and Qingdao Jieshen from China won awards respectively.

　　After completing the inspection of the Texcare exhibition, visits and inspections were also conducted on local related enterprises in the German laundry and dyeing industry.

　　The 2016 China Laundry and Dyeing Industry Awards Ceremony was successfully held in Shanghai.

　　The "2016 China Laundry and Dyeing Industry Awards Ceremony" opened at 14:00 on July 11 at the Jinmao Grand Hyatt Hotel in Shanghai. Nearly 500 laundry and dyeing professionals witnessed the announcement of the "Famous Brands in China's Laundry and Dyeing Industry" and the "Contribution Award for Standard Work in China's Laundry and Dyeing Industry".

　　"Annual Person of the Year in China's Laundry and Dyeing Industry", "Newcomer Award in China's Laundry and Dyeing Industry", "National Laundry and Dyeing Industry Meritorious Person", "National

　　Outstanding Contributor in the National Laundry and Dyeing Industry", "Excellent Manager in the National Laundry and Dyeing Industry", "Innovative Person in the National Laundry and Dyeing Industry" and other eight awards were grandly announced. At the meeting, Zhang Lijun, Vice President of the China General Chamber of Commerce, announced the adjustment of the main leadership members of the Laundry and Dyeing Committee and appointed Pan Wei as the new Director of the Laundry Professional Committee of the China General Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Jiang Ming, President of the China General Chamber of Commerce, and Ms. Liu Rongming, Vice President and Secretary-General of the Shanghai Commercial Association, delivered speeches respectively. The award ceremony was star-studded, with leaders from the China General Chamber of Commerce, Shanghai Commercial Association, the Laundry and Dyeing Committee, and local leaders from the laundry and dyeing industry presenting trophies and medals to the winners. The ceremony also invited many industry celebrities as guests to announce the awards, sharing their unique insights and using innovative methods to announce the winners. The Laundry and Dyeing Committee carefully produced promotional videos of the winners, which were proudly released at the event along with the list of winning individuals and companies. The awards ceremony reached its climax with the presentation of sashes to the National Laundry and Dyeing Industry Meritorious Persons, followed by all secretariat staff of the Laundry and Dyeing Committee coming on stage with flowers. The Meritorious Person award, as a lifetime achievement award in the laundry and dyeing industry, expressed gratitude and respect from laundry professionals to the older generation of practitioners. The awards ceremony concluded amid flowers and applause. After the ceremony, the "Laundry and Dyeing Family" and the "Welcome Dinner for the 17th China International Laundry and Dyeing Industry Exhibition" were held.

　　The 17th China International Laundry and Dyeing Industry Exhibition closed in Shanghai.

　　The "2016 17th China Laundry and Dyeing Industry Exhibition" jointly organized by the Laundry and Dyeing Committee and Guangdong Xinzhilian Exhibition Services Company was grandly held from July 12 to 14 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. This exhibition covered nearly 20,000 square meters and welcomed 16,010 professional buyers from home and abroad for visits, exchanges, and procurement negotiations. As the only large-scale international trade event in China's laundry and dyeing industry this year, it gathered about 400 domestic and foreign exhibiting brands from 16 countries and regions including China, the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Italy, France, Spain, Belgium, South Korea, as well as Hong Kong and Taiwan of China. Since its establishment in 2000, the China International Laundry and Dyeing Industry Exhibition has developed for sixteen years. At this exhibition, the Laundry and Dyeing Committee's booth was specially decorated with a front LED screen continuously playing the grand scenes of the 2016 China Laundry and Dyeing Industry Awards Ceremony and the 2016 China Laundry and Dyeing Industry Winners List. Signing ceremonies were held for cooperation agreements reached by major member units during the exhibition, and interviews were conducted with some industry leaders.

　　Ms. Wang Shuyuan was appointed as the Chief Consultant of the Laundry and Dyeing Committee.

　　In late July, Wang Shuyuan, founding director of the Laundry and Dyeing Committee of the China General Chamber of Commerce, was appointed as the Chief Consultant of the Laundry and Dyeing Committee.

　　Announcement of the list of the third session directors, deputy directors, secretary-general, and deputy secretary-generals of the Laundry and Dyeing Committee of the China General Chamber of Commerce.

　　With the approval of the China General Chamber of Commerce, the following comrades were appointed as directors and deputy directors of the Laundry and Dyeing Committee:

　　Director: Pan Wei

　　Deputy Directors: Dai Jie, Ren Fengmei, Chen Qijun, Pan Fuzeng, Sun Shanjia, Zhang Rongyao, Zhu Lijun, Lu Zhiji, Huang

　　Jinneng, Pu Jinyong, Ping Ju, Guo Jidong, Chen Hong, Lin Jun, Huang Lianting, Xue Jun, Xin Yubo, Li Jinxuan, Lv Liyi, Zu

　　Xiguang, Wei Changsheng, Zhang Junliang, Bao Guanghua, Liao Zhiwen, Qian Zhigen, Song Zikui, Zhan Yaping, Li Suting, Xie Qinggui, Zheng

　　Yunfeng, Luo Yi, Chen Shirong, Huang Hua, Fan Haolong, Wu Xiansheng, You Jianhua, Wang Baohong

　　The following comrades were appointed as leadership members of the Laundry and Dyeing Committee Secretariat:

　　Secretary-General: Pan Wei (concurrent)

　　Deputy Secretary-Generals (full-time): Liu Yunli, Xue Dapeng, Feng Jinna

　　Deputy Secretary-Generals (part-time): Wang Jidong, Zhao Longqing, Chen Aihua, Xie Donglin, Han Xiuping

　　Laundry and Dyeing Committee leaders visit the Hong Kong Laundry Service Industry Association.

　　On September 8-9, Laundry and Dyeing Committee Director Pan Wei, Deputy Directors: Shanghai Association President Dai Jie, Vice President Li Jinxuan, Secretary-General Ren Fengmei, Beijing Association President Pan Fuzeng, and Guangzhou Association President Lu Zhiji attended the International Laundry Industry Exchange Seminar and the third Board of Directors Inauguration Ceremony hosted by the Hong Kong Laundry Service Industry Association.

　　Representatives from associations in Taiwan, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, and other places also participated in this event. During this period, Director Pan and others also visited and inspected laundry service companies such as Hong Kong Sunshine, Far East, and Da Ban.

　　The second reunion meeting for veterans in the laundry and dyeing industry was held in Baotou.

　　表也参加了这项活动。在此期间，潘主任等还走访参观了香港阳光、远东、大班等洗衣服务公司。

　　第二届洗染行业复转军人联谊会在包头举办

　　From July 26 to 28, 2016, the "National Laundry and Dyeing Industry Veterans 8.1 Army Day (Second) Fellowship" hosted by the Laundry and Dyeing Committee was held in Baotou. Director Pan Wei attended the meeting, Deputy Secretary-General Wang Jidong and Inner Mongolia Laundry and Dyeing Association President Fan Lijun co-chaired the meeting. More than 30 representatives of veterans from the laundry and dyeing industry from Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Liaoning, Shandong, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Jiangsu, Sichuan, and other places participated in the fellowship. The Laundry and Dyeing Committee was entrusted by the Ministry of Commerce to organize the review of recommended standards for the laundry and dyeing industry. On September 18, 2016, the "Recommended Standards Centralized Review" work meeting held by the Service Trade Department of the Ministry of Commerce was held in Beijing. Representatives from associations of eight major service industries including laundry and dyeing, bathing, hotels, and housekeeping attended the meeting. Deputy Secretary-General Feng Jinna of the Laundry and Dyeing Committee participated in the meeting. The Ministry of Commerce clarified at the meeting that the review of standards for the laundry and dyeing industry is entrusted to the Laundry and Dyeing Committee for organization and implementation. Currently, there are 16 national recommended standards for the laundry and dyeing industry. The Laundry and Dyeing Committee will cooperate with the Ministry of Commerce to report the review results to the National Standards Committee in mid-November. In December, relevant departments of the State Council and local standardization authorities will complete the review conclusions of all standards for the joint meeting office.

　　Laundry and Dyeing Committee Participates in Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security National Vocational Reform Research Meeting

　　On September 27, Deputy Secretary-General Feng Jinna of the Laundry and Dyeing Committee participated in the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security's National Vocational Reform Research Meeting and made suggestions regarding the retention of occupations in the laundry and dyeing industry.

　　China Laundry and Dyeing Industry Development Report 2015 to be Officially Released in October

　　Entrusted by the Ministry of Commerce, the Laundry and Dyeing Committee completed the compilation of the "China Laundry and Dyeing Industry Development Report 2015" after several months of nationwide data collection, auditing, calculation, and writing. The report is divided into four parts: comprehensive report, industry section, enterprise section, and data section, comprehensively and meticulously recording and analyzing every detail of the development of China's laundry and dyeing industry in 2015. The "China Laundry and Dyeing Industry Development Report" is the most authoritative and accurate official report of the Chinese laundry and dyeing industry.

　　As a white paper, it has been published for four consecutive years and has received high attention from all sectors of society and favor from professionals in the laundry and dyeing industry. The "China Laundry and Dyeing Industry Development Report 2015"

　　strives to be more complete and breakthrough based on the original foundation and will be officially released in October 2016.

　　2016 China High-end Garment (Luxury Goods) Care Forum Held in Zibo, Shandong

　　On October 20-21, the "2016 China High-end Garment Care Forum" hosted by the Laundry and Dyeing Committee was held in Zibo, Shandong. This forum was held in conjunction with the "Third Taishan Business Forum and Second China Life Service Industry Conference." Director Pan Wei of the Laundry and Dyeing Committee attended and presided over the meeting. More than 150 people including leaders of local laundry and dyeing associations, senior executives of laundry and dyeing enterprises, industry practitioners, and investors participated. The forum was divided into speeches and dialogues, inviting heavyweight figures and well-known experts from many enterprises in the laundry and dyeing industry to share their insights from the perspectives of enterprise development, marketing strategy, and professional technology.

　　The "Laundry and Dyeing Industry O2O Service Process and Specification" Project Included in the 2016 Circulation Industry Standard Project Plan

　　The "Notice from the General Office of the Ministry of Commerce on Issuing the 2016 Circulation Industry Standard Project Plan" was recently released. The "Laundry and Dyeing Industry O2O Service Process and Specification" project was included. This standard is jointly drafted by the China Commercial Federation Laundry and Dyeing Committee, E-Dai Xi, Taidi, and Shandong Dora, and is planned to be completed in 2017.

　　China-Japan Laundry and Dyeing Industry Development Exchange Meeting Held in Tokyo

　　The "2016 China-Japan Laundry and Dyeing Industry Development Exchange Meeting," jointly initiated by the Japan Laundry and Dyeing Industry Association and the China Commercial Federation Laundry and Dyeing Committee, was held on December 3 in Tokyo during the "2016 International (Tokyo) Laundry Comprehensive Exhibition." More than twenty leaders and some enterprise representatives from the laundry and dyeing industry associations of both China and Japan attended the exchange meeting. The Chinese side was led by Director Pan Wei of the Laundry and Dyeing Committee, with some association representatives and entrepreneurs present.

　　During the meeting, both sides discussed the current status and trends of the laundry and dyeing industry in China and Japan, promoting mutual understanding and communication to seek more cooperation. At the meeting, Director Pan Wei specially introduced the "Third China International Laundry Festival" to be held in Beijing from September 24 to 28, 2017, inviting Japanese association personnel to attend and participate in this international event held in Beijing, China, and sent them festival materials.

　　During this period, Director Pan Wei and others visited the exhibition, focusing on visiting well-known Chinese and Japanese enterprises exhibiting, and participated in related activities organized by some Japanese enterprises.

　　Cancellation of National Vocational Qualification Certification for Laundry Workers

　　On December 8, the State Council issued the "Decision of the State Council on Cancelling a Batch of Vocational Qualification Licenses and Recognition Matters" (Guo Fa [2016] No. 68), deciding to cancel 114 vocational qualification licenses and recognition matters. The "Laundry Worker" occupation was included in the cancelled skill personnel vocational qualification licenses and recognition, meaning that in the future, the vocational qualification certification for laundry workers will no longer be issued by national administrative departments, and vocational skill training and certification work will be organized and implemented by industry associations.

　　Accordingly, after communication between the Laundry and Dyeing Committee, the China Commercial Federation Business Vocational Skills Appraisal Guidance Center (referred to as "Zhongshang Vocational Appraisal"), and relevant departments, it was determined: first, the "Laundry Worker" national vocational qualification assessment plans already included by the Laundry and Dyeing Committee and Zhongshang Vocational Appraisal will continue to be implemented and completed; second, new applications for the "Laundry Worker" national vocational qualification assessment plan will no longer be accepted. The "Leather Care Worker" national vocational qualification assessment work will continue as usual; third, the Laundry and Dyeing Committee will closely cooperate with Zhongshang Vocational Appraisal to carry out national commercial service industry vocational skill certification—laundry worker and other related vocational certification and assessment work in the laundry and dyeing industry.

　　Director Pan Wei of the Laundry and Dyeing Committee Inspects Xinjiang Laundry and Dyeing Industry

　　From December 7 to 9, Director Pan Wei and Deputy Secretary-General Xue Dapeng of the Laundry and Dyeing Committee inspected the Xinjiang laundry and dyeing industry. They reached a consensus with Xinjiang Laundry and Dyeing Industry Association President Jia Bin and Secretary-General Zhang Yongchen and other association leaders on jointly hosting the Third China International Laundry Festival in 2017 and exchanged views on the development of the Xinjiang laundry and dyeing industry.

　　Expansion Meeting of the Director of the Leather Care Office of the China Laundry and Dyeing Committee Held in Tianjin

　　On the afternoon of December 13, the expansion meeting of the Director of the Leather Care Office of the China Commercial Federation Laundry and Dyeing Professional Committee was held in Tianjin.

　　At the meeting, Director Pan Wei of the China Commercial Federation Laundry and Dyeing Committee reviewed the work done by the Leather Care Office in recent years, proposed future development directions, clear plans, and goals, and announced the decision of the China Commercial Federation Laundry and Dyeing Committee to appoint Comrade Xin Yubo as the Director of the China Laundry and Dyeing Committee Leather Care Office.

　　The meeting was chaired by Wang Houzeng, former Executive Deputy Director of the China Laundry Committee. Chen Qijun, President of the Tianjin Laundry and Dyeing Association, attended and delivered a speech. Li Jinxuan, Liu Jianhua, Yu Jinshan, Chen Changzeng, Cao Dongning, Bao Licong, Zhi Hao, Chen Tao, Chen Aihua, Zhang Shoujun, Hu Kaiyan, Yan Congxiao, Wang Xiumei, Li Junping, Zhang Li, Yu Geli, Wang Xuefeng, Yang Lianzhu, Li Xiqiang, Liu Shuqing, Li Hao, and other current deputy directors of the Leather Protection Office, industry experts, some local association leaders, and senior lecturers were present.

　　National Vocational Skills Appraiser Training Course Held in Tianjin

　　The "National Vocational Skills Appraiser" and "National Commercial and Trade Service Industry Vocational Skills Appraiser" laundry and dyeing training courses, jointly organized by the China Commercial Federation's Vocational Skills Appraisal Guidance Center and the China Commercial Federation Laundry and Dyeing Professional Committee, were held in Tianjin from December 12 to 13. A total of 102 vocational education appraisers engaged in the laundry and dyeing industry from across the country participated in the training.

　　Trainees who pass the assessment will be awarded dual certificates as National Vocational Skills Appraisers and National Commercial and Trade Service Industry Vocational Skills Appraisers (Laundry and Dyeing), laying a solid foundation for the continued standardized development of vocational skills appraisal work in the laundry and dyeing industry.

　　Preparing for the China Laundry and Dyeing Festival, Laundry and Dyeing Committee Leaders Visit Enterprises in Shanghai and Jiangsu

　　From December 19 to 24, Pan Wei, Director of the China Commercial Federation Laundry and Dyeing Professional Committee, Han Xiuping, Deputy Secretary-General and General Manager of Guangdong Xinzhilian Exhibition Company, and others visited the Shanghai Association and some enterprises in Shanghai and Jiangsu.

　　Director Pan and his team successively visited Shanghai and Jiangsu area laundry equipment manufacturing and sales enterprises including Herbkenikisha, Waixin, United Laundry, Olin Group, Haosheng Trading, Furenle Garment Care, Hangxing, Yasen, Kawashima, Lanmei, Eliza, Shenguang, Baiqiang, Weishi, Bowei, Lebao, and Sea Lion. They had in-depth exchanges with the leaders.

　　During the visits, Director Pan and his team communicated and exchanged views with the main leaders of the Shanghai Laundry Industry Association and enterprise heads regarding related work and preparations for the 2017 Third China International Laundry and Dyeing Festival.

　　China Commercial Federation Laundry and Dyeing Professional Committee Releases 2017 Work Priorities

　　Based on the spirit of the National Residents' Life Service Industry Transformation and Development Experience Exchange Conference by the Ministry of Commerce and relevant guidance on the development of the laundry and dyeing industry, combined with the 2017 work plan of the China Commercial Federation, the China Commercial Federation Laundry and Dyeing Professional Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Laundry and Dyeing Committee") formulated the 2017 work priorities after thoroughly summarizing the 2016 work, extensively soliciting member unit suggestions, and considering six major resident life service industry development trends: smart services, integrated services, clustered services, quality services, precise services, and safe living services.

　　The Fifth National Laundry and Dyeing Industry Association Joint Meeting

　　On January 9, the Fifth National Laundry and Dyeing Industry Association Joint Meeting was held at the China Workers' Home in Beijing. More than 40 presidents (vice presidents), secretaries-general responsible for daily association work, and representatives from key enterprises from Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Shandong, Guangdong, Zhejiang, Hong Kong, and other provinces, cities, and autonomous regions attended. Wang Shuyuan, founding director of the Laundry and Dyeing Committee, and Director Pan Wei attended the meeting, which was chaired by Expert Committee Director Wang Xueren.

　　The meeting focused on discussing the revised "Laundry and Dyeing Industry Management Measures," introduced the usage of the "National Laundry and Dyeing Service Dispute Resolution Measures" released two years ago, and the plan to officially release the revised trial version in 2017. Associations from various regions exchanged their work experiences with different emphases. Director Pan Wei introduced the 2017 work priorities of the Laundry and Dyeing Committee at the meeting.

　　The Third China International Laundry and Dyeing Festival Press Conference

　　The press conference for the Third China International Laundry and Dyeing Festival was held in Beijing on January 9, 2017. More than 200 directors of the China Laundry Committee, representatives of local associations, experts from the China Laundry Committee, member enterprise representatives, and media from across the country attended the event.

　　The press conference began with the release of the laundry and dyeing festival promotional video, hosted by Pan Wei, Director of the China Laundry Committee. The conference separately announced three key projects of the Third China International Laundry and Dyeing Festival to be held from September 24 to 28, 2017.

　　The first announcement was the 18th China International Laundry Industry Exhibition. The exhibition area for the 18th China International Laundry Industry Exhibition will reach 15,000 square meters. During the announcement of the 10th National Laundry Industry Vocational Skills Competition, Feng Jinna, Deputy Secretary-General of the China Laundry Committee, introduced the competition projects, schedule arrangements, and new rules. The last announcement was the 4th World Laundry Industry Summit Forum, which has been prepared for four years and will be held concurrently during the exhibition period.

　　At the end of the press conference, Pan Wei reiterated the concept of the China International Laundry Festival: "Gather the latest ideas and technologies from the global laundry industry to make our home’s sky bluer, water cleaner, and clothes cleaner," encouraging everyone to "roll up their sleeves and work hard" and jointly look forward to the arrival of the industry's spring in 2017.

　　Laundry and Dyeing Family New Year Gathering

　　The 2017 National Laundry and Dyeing Industry New Year Gathering was held on January 9 at the China Workers' Home in Beijing. More than 250 directors of the China Laundry Committee, leaders of laundry and dyeing associations, industry experts, and enterprise representatives from across the country attended the celebration.

　　The gathering opened with wonderful dances. Directors Wang Shuyuan and Pan Wei of the China Laundry Committee, together with deputy directors and more than thirty local association leaders, sent holiday greetings to laundry and dyeing people nationwide. The Beijing Association presented "Rap Face Painting" and "Drunken Concubine," showcasing strong Beijing dialect and charm. The joint performance of "Voice of the Wanderer" by Guangzhou Association President Lu Zhiji and Hong Kong Laundry Service Industry Vice Chairman Luo Zhuomin was the first collaboration between Hong Kong and Guangdong at the gathering, carrying special significance! Next, a recitation titled "Ode to Laundry and Dyeing" praised the many years of continuous efforts by laundry and dyeing workers, inspiring everyone. The fluorescent dance performed by the China Laundry Committee Secretariat staff brought the atmosphere to its peak, turning the whole event into a joyous and festive sea!

　　Subsequently, the programs performed by enterprise representatives were splendid, including songs and dances that created a strong festive atmosphere full of joy and celebration. The evening also presented mascots to attendees born in the zodiac year and held a large prize draw awarding lucky guests. Finally, the evening ended with a heartfelt farewell as President Xu Manli of the Dalian Association sang "My Motherland and I," with guests reluctant to leave.