中国造纸协会理事长赵伟：从“以量取胜”到“因绿而生”，中国造纸业正在经历什么？

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese paper industry is undergoing a significant transformation towards quality improvement and green manufacturing, driven by technological innovation and sustainable practices [4][5]. Group 1: Industry Characteristics - Characteristic 1: The paper industry serves as a dual pillar for cultural heritage and economic development, with 80,400 enterprises projected in 2024 and a main business revenue of approximately 1.5 trillion yuan, reflecting a narrowing gap in per capita paper consumption compared to developed countries [6]. - Characteristic 2: Intelligent manufacturing enhances industry competitiveness, with China's paper and board production maintaining a global share of 29% in 2024, and the top 30 enterprises accounting for nearly 70% of domestic output [6]. - Characteristic 3: Green consumption drives product structure upgrades, with significant growth in packaging paper and high-end consumer paper products, alongside increasing production of specialty paper and board [7]. - Characteristic 4: The industry adopts a circular economy model, with nearly 70 million tons of waste paper recycled and a reduction in water consumption to less than one-fourth of previous levels, setting international benchmarks [7]. Group 2: Sustainable Development Dimensions - Dimension 1: The industry needs to deepen the integration of forestry and paper production, enhance raw material supply, and expand the value chain through advanced technologies [10]. - Dimension 2: There is a push to improve biomass energy applications, aiming for breakthroughs in energy use and technology to support carbon neutrality and promote green consumption [10]. - Dimension 3: A "national unified strategy" is recommended to enhance regional collaboration, optimize resource allocation, and avoid redundant construction, fostering a dual circulation system in the paper industry [10]. - Dimension 4: Accelerating digital transformation is essential, leveraging new technologies to integrate with related industries and create a new industrial ecosystem driven by digitalization [11].