Core Viewpoint - The future development of the rubber skeleton materials industry in China relies on upstream and downstream collaborative development, emphasizing the need for consensus and joint efforts among industry stakeholders [1] Group 1: Industry Overview - The rubber industry in China demonstrates strong resilience despite complex international and domestic challenges, including tariffs, technical barriers, and geopolitical factors [1] - The skeleton materials sector, described as the "backbone" of the rubber industry, has achieved significant results despite facing issues such as "involution" and cost pressures [1] Group 2: Production and Export Data - In 2024, the total production of rubber skeleton materials is projected to reach 5.6353 million tons, representing a growth of 9.5% [1] - Exports are expected to be 1.4762 million tons, marking a growth of 20.1%, with an export rate of 26.2% [1] - The industry maintained stable operations in the first eight months of the year, with major product output increasing year-on-year, although profitability remains low [1] Group 3: Future Directions and Innovations - The industry is urged to focus on price management to avoid low-price competition and to control export quantities and speeds for orderly exports [1] - The association plans to enhance industry self-discipline and promote technological innovation and green development [1] - Key considerations for conveyor belt skeleton material design include improving production efficiency, reducing investment and operating costs, and focusing on three main directions: high efficiency and energy saving, environmental recyclability, and smart connectivity [2] Group 4: Initiatives and Recognitions - The conference included a ceremony for the issuance of the "15th Five-Year Plan" guidance outline for rubber skeleton materials and the awarding of key product energy efficiency leaders for the rubber industry in 2024 [2]

Core Viewpoint - Diamond, as one of the most superior materials, is showing great application potential in various fields such as cutting processing, precision manufacturing, new energy, semiconductors, and aerospace. The industry consensus is to enhance the visibility and recognition of diamond applications [2]. Group 1: Industry Dynamics - The material companies play a crucial role in technological breakthroughs and performance improvements, while downstream processing and equipment companies drive process innovation and efficiency enhancement [2]. - A collaborative effort between upstream and downstream sectors is essential to invigorate the entire diamond industry chain [2]. Group 2: Event Information - DT New Materials will host a "Diamond Industry Chain New Opportunities - Carbontalks Offline Salon" on September 19, 2025, inviting representatives from the diamond and superhard materials industry to discuss how to stimulate industry chain vitality [2][3]. - The event will have a limited capacity of 50 participants, with a maximum of 2 representatives per company [3]. - The salon will cover topics such as the current status and trends of the diamond and superhard materials industry, applications of diamonds in high-end manufacturing, key technological breakthroughs, and new opportunities for upstream and downstream collaboration [6][7].