Core Viewpoint - The global chemical industry is undergoing a transformation due to intensified competition and structural overcapacity, leading to a shift from traditional, unprofitable sectors to innovative applications in high polymer materials, driven by emerging industries such as low-altitude economy, embodied robotics, new energy vehicles, semiconductors, and renewable energy [1] Group 1: Event Overview - The 2025 Polymer Industry Annual Conference and "New Plastic Award" will be held from September 10-12, 2025, in Hefei, Anhui, focusing on the theme "The Rise of China's Emerging Industries Leading the Next Decade of Polymers" [2] - The event will feature three main components: thematic industry conferences, innovation exhibitions, and the New Plastic Award ceremony, along with specialized activities for terminal connections, international cooperation, project roadshows, and investment [2] Group 2: Conference Highlights - The conference expects over 1,000 global business leaders and top scientists to participate, fostering collaboration and exchange [3] - More than 50 overseas associations, foreign enterprises, and park resources will gather to support companies in international expansion [3] - Over 200 end-users from emerging industries such as new energy vehicles and embodied robotics will attend to discuss material application needs [3] - A CEO strategic seminar will include discussions with over 30 government officials, academicians, and industry leaders on the future of polymer materials [3] Group 3: Forum Topics - The opening ceremony and macro industry forum will address industry development and policy guidance, featuring leaders from national ministries and industry associations [9] - The 10th China International Engineering Plastics Industry Innovation Conference will focus on innovation breakthroughs in polymer synthesis and application [10] - The third Polymer Electromagnetic Composite Materials Application Development Conference will explore the demand for advanced materials in electronics and robotics [17] Group 4: Specialized Sessions - The first Embodied Robotics Innovation Manufacturing Forum will discuss the challenges and opportunities in scaling production and material requirements for robotics [22] - The third Aerospace and Low-altitude Economy Innovation Manufacturing Forum will address the material needs for new aircraft designs and applications [23] - The first AI Consumer Electronics Materials Forum will explore the impact of AI on consumer electronics and material development [24]

Economic Overview - In Q1 2025, Liaoning's GDP reached 760.69 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year growth of 5.2% and rising from 18th to 16th in national rankings [1][3] - The province's economic growth is driven by industrial and consumer sectors, with the secondary industry increasing by 5.4% and high-tech manufacturing growing by 10.9% [2][3] Investment and Consumption - Fixed asset investment in Liaoning grew by 7.8%, retail sales of consumer goods increased by 6.7%, and exports rose by 10.5%, all surpassing national averages [3] - Manufacturing investment rose by 13.2%, accounting for 26.7% of total investment, with significant growth in aerospace and electronic equipment manufacturing [4] - Consumer spending was boosted by policies aimed at stimulating consumption, with notable increases in retail sales of new energy vehicles (22.5%) and smart wearable devices (13.1%) [4] Trade Performance - Liaoning's exports reached a record 95.11 billion yuan in Q1, growing by 10.5%, supported by a strong performance from private enterprises [5][6] - The province's trade with Belt and Road countries amounted to 102.65 billion yuan, marking a 5.9% increase, with significant growth in exports to ASEAN and Saudi Arabia [7] City Contributions - Shenyang and Dalian are key economic drivers, with Dalian's GDP at 228.03 billion yuan (6.2% growth) and Shenyang's at 212.18 billion yuan (4.6% growth) [8][11] - Dalian's industrial output increased by 10.9%, with strong growth in equipment manufacturing and high-tech sectors [9] - Shenyang's growth was bolstered by a significant increase in the cultural and tourism sectors, with revenues from cultural and entertainment industries rising by 19% [12][13]