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Korea Herald
3 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
25th China International Industry Fair (CIIF) to Spotlight Advanced Manufacturing and Global Collaboration in Shanghai
SHANGHAI, Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 25th China International Industry Fair (CIIF 2025) is set to be held from September 23 to 27 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. Serving as a platform to advance international industrial cooperation and showcase China's leading intelligent manufacturing solutions, the 2025 tradeshow is expected to attract nearly 3,000 premium enterprises from 30 countries and regions worldwide. Since 1999, the CIIF has played a pivotal role in showcasing the full industrial supply chain, from basic materials and key components to advanced equipment and integrated solutions. It also serves as a hub for SME transformation and consistently brings together top experts to drive industrial and scientific innovation. "The CIIF has witnessed and been promoting the rise of China's industrial development as well as the profound exchanges and integration within the global industrial chain, we're committed to continuously advancing industrial innovation and open international cooperation," said Yao Chunyu, Deputy General Manager of DEXPO Shanghai Industry & Commerce Exhibition Co., Ltd. The 2025 fair will feature nine themed shows, a series of innovation zones, a "1+10+N" conference lineup, a "1+3+Z" award system, creating an international event that integrates technology showcases, business matchmaking, and industry exchange. The Metalworking and CNC Machine Tool Show (MWCS) is a core international metalworking technology trade show under the CIIF umbrella celebrating the innovation in metal processing, focusing on metal-cutting, sheet metal working, metal forming & fabricating, inspecting & measuring, metal 3D printing, advanced functional parts, metallic materials, and more, highlighting exciting developments that can transform global manufacturing practices. Notable exhibitors to attend the 2025 fair include Bodor and Penta Laser. The Industrial Automation Show (IAS), themed "Automation + Industrial AI," will focus on smart manufacturing solutions, automation systems, and industry-specific integration. In 2025, IAS will collaborate with leading companies such as Siemens, Bosch Rexroth, Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi Electric, Omron, Panasonic, and others to unveil new smart manufacturing scenarios. The Robotics Show (RS) will gather global robotics pioneers such as ABB, FANUC, YASKAWA, and KUKA, who will showcase cutting-edge technologies and products. Over 350 exhibitors are expected to display more than 100 new product launches and thousands of industrial devices. This year's edition will feature a dedicated "Humanoid Robot Zone," offering a comprehensive display of the full humanoid ecosystem—from core components to intelligent integration. In addition, CIIF 2025 will also highlight emerging industries including new material, future transportation, AI and more: CIIF not only drives industrial innovation and international cooperation, but also advances market-oriented transformation. As a key platform for global industrial resources and intelligent manufacturing, CIIF 2025 invites professionals from all sectors to join and witness the future of industrial technology.
South China Morning Post
31-01-2025
- General
- South China Morning Post
Minor works in Hong Kong buildings are permitted
Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at [email protected] or filling in this Google form . Submissions should not exceed 400 words, and must include your full name and address, plus a phone number for verification I would like to respond to the letter, 'Architects should be warned over any illegal add-ons, too' ( January 9 ), which raised concerns about architects certifying openings in reinforced concrete floor slabs in multi-storey buildings. In accordance with the Buildings Ordinance, any person intending to carry out building works is required to appoint an authorised person and, where necessary, a registered structural engineer to prepare and submit building plans for approval by the Buildings Department, unless the works are exempted works or designated exempted works, or minor works which can be carried out in accordance with the Minor Works Control System (MWCS). Formation of a slab opening meeting specific descriptions and conditions is a minor works item under the MWCS. For instance, forming a slab opening not more than 4.5 square metres is a Class I minor works item 1.2. Such works can be legally carried out by prescribed registered contractors under the design and supervision of prescribed building professionals in accordance with the simplified requirements of the MWCS. Before commencement of such works, the prescribed building professionals and prescribed registered contractors appointed are required to submit a notice of commencement of works, prescribed plans and details of the works to the Buildings Department. Upon completion, they are also required to submit a certificate of completion of works, record plans and other documents to the Buildings Department. Such works should not affect the overall structural integrity and safety of the building. Moreover, the Buildings Department will conduct audit checks on the minor works submissions. Before carrying out building works, the owner should seek advice from building professionals to ensure compliance with the law.
