Group 1 - The 2025 Wood and Wood Products Conference opened in Rizhao, focusing on themes of "open, inclusive cooperation for win-win outcomes," attracting nearly a thousand representatives from domestic and international wood industry associations and enterprises [1][3] - The conference addressed topics such as wood trade, supply chain cooperation, deep processing of wood, and the development of wooden structures, aiming for high-quality development in the wood industry [1][3] - An initiative to "resist inward competition and promote high-quality development in the industry" was officially launched during the opening ceremony, followed by a project signing ceremony that marked the establishment of several wood industry cooperation projects in Rizhao [3] Group 2 - The conference included comprehensive analyses of the current state and characteristics of China's macroeconomic development, wood supply and demand, and trends in the wood and wood products industry [3] - Parallel sessions focused on key areas such as China's wood industry overseas markets, global supply and demand for imported wood, and the development of the wooden structure industry, aiming to identify directions for industry development [3] - The wood trading fair organized during the conference was segmented by specific fields, providing a quality platform for investment, trading, and services, facilitating deep connections across the industry chain [3] Group 3 - Shandong Port Rizhao Port, as the largest raw wood import port in China, has 12 dedicated production berths for wood and wood products, with a designated supervision area for A-class raw wood imports and the largest inspection and quarantine processing area in the country [3][4] - In 2024, the Lianshan Port imported 11.488 million cubic meters of wood, accounting for 18.3% of the national total, with raw wood imports making up 31.3% of the national total [4] - The conference is seen as a significant opportunity to promote the transformation and upgrading of Rizhao's wood industry towards green, low-carbon, and high-quality development, further enhancing the brand effect of Rizhao Port as the "largest raw wood import port in the country" [4]