Core Insights - The 2025 World Fashion Conference emphasizes the need for "digital intelligence, culture, and responsibility" in industry development [1][5] - Dongguan is accelerating the construction of a modern industrial system characterized by the "8+8+4" model, integrating traditional, emerging, and future industries [3][5] Group 1: Industry Development - Dongguan has a robust clothing industry with nearly 3,000 enterprises and a total output value exceeding 40 billion yuan [3] - The city is responding to global industrial changes through three main practices: technological empowerment, cultural integration, and green transformation [5] Group 2: Technological Empowerment - Dongguan is implementing the "Artificial Intelligence +" initiative, offering up to 1 million yuan in rewards for digital transformation efforts [5] - AI integration in the clothing industry enables efficient production processes, such as AI-driven scheduling and 5G connectivity for quick returns on small orders [5] Group 3: Cultural Integration - The city promotes new Chinese-style brands that blend traditional hand-drawing with modern tailoring, showcasing Chinese aesthetics on Southeast Asia's fashion stage [5] Group 4: Green Transformation - Dongguan is enhancing research and development in high-end, eco-friendly, and intelligent textile materials through key enterprises [5] - The city has seen its clothing companies collectively secure over 5 million USD in intended orders at the Asia Fashion (Thailand) exhibition [5] Group 5: Global Outreach - Dongguan has established online and offline platforms like the "Humen Fumin Mall" and the "Humen Supply Chain" to support enterprises in expanding their reach along the Belt and Road Initiative [5]