On November 6, Qingshan Paper disclosed that the company received the "Administrative Judgment" from the Beijing Intellectual Property Court regarding the administrative dispute over the invalidation declaration of an invention patent right. In the announcement, Qingshan Paper stated that this judgment will not have a negative impact on the company's daily production and operation, as well as current and future profits and losses.
On November 7, Zhang Zhongshan, Secretary of the Party Committee of Chenming Group, presided over a financial work meeting. He made arrangements around business division, personnel management and development direction, clarifying the path for the group's steady development.
On November 7, Asia Pacific Resources International Holdings Limited (APRIL) announced that due to the continuous rise in wood chip costs, to ensure the order delivery and supply stability for long-term cooperative customers, the receiving price of hardwood pulp will be increased by 150 RMB/ton with immediate effect.
On November 9, Cao Zhenlei, former Chairman of the China Technical Association of Paper Industry, Director of the Household Paper Professional Committee of China Paper Association, and Director of the Hygiene Products Professional Committee of China Technical Association of Paper Industry, led a delegation to visit Jingxing Paper for research and exchange.
Recently, the complete set of equipment and technical services for the 200,000 tons/year OCC pulping production line provided by Jiefeng Machinery for Russia's KBK Company successfully started operation.
Recently, the environmental impact assessment (EIA) public notice for the green upgrading and renovation project of the high-grade cardboard workshop of Guangxi Jinguijiang Paper Industry Co., Ltd. was released. The project plans to increase the output of the 1.9 million tons/year white cardboard production line to 3 million tons/year.
Recently, Zaozhuang Hengyu Paper Co., Ltd. plans to invest 1.2 billion RMB to build a 100,000 tons/year special food packaging paper project.
Recently, Hubei Meite Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. announced the 55,000 tons/year papermaking white mud light calcium carbonate and carbon emission reduction project.
Recently, Yunlian Environmental Protection Technology (Shandong) Co., Ltd. plans to build a 20,000 tons/year tissue packaging paper project.
Recently, Shanxi Yuntai New Materials plans to build a 360,000 tons/year high-grade household paper project with a total investment of 1.019 billion RMB.
On November 11, Liansheng Pulp & Paper (Zhangpu) Co., Ltd. released the first public announcement for the environmental impact assessment (EIA) of its 5.57 million t/a integrated forestry–pulp–paper expansion project, with a total planned investment of approximately RMB 17.6 billion.
On November 11, the 2025 Light Industry Technology Innovation and Green Development Conference was held in Nanjing. During the event, the list of 14th Five-Year Plan Advanced Scientific and Technological Achievements in Light Industry was released. The project “Research on Dissolving Pulp Production Technology from Bamboo”, jointly developed by Qingshan Paper and Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, was successfully selected.
On November 12, Zhejiang Rongsheng Environmental Protection Paper announced the completion of its 2024 Phase II share repurchase plan.The company spent a total of RMB 100 million to repurchase 8.697 million shares, accounting for 3.19% of total share capital. All repurchased shares will be cancelled to reduce registered capital.
On November 13, Shandong Jincailun Group and Shandong Jinbangyuan Cultural Media Group held a signing ceremony following the successful R&D completion and implementation of the customized notebook specialty paper project.
On November 13, the Hemei County Government of Sichuan Province released the public consultation draft of the EIA report for Sichuan Xianhe New Materials Co., Ltd.’s 1 million t/a integrated bamboo pulp–paper project.
On November 13, the Yichang Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau published the consultation draft of the EIA report for Hubei Jinzhuang Technology Recycling Co., Ltd.’s 300,000 t/a recycled paper-based environmental packaging project (upgrade & expansion).
On November 14, Guangdong Songyang Renewable Resources Co., Ltd. announced that it intends to publicly list 100% equity of its wholly owned subsidiary Shantou Songyang New Materials Specialty Paper Co., Ltd. on the Guangdong Equity Exchange Center, with a reserve price of RMB 100 million.
On November 17, Guangxi Jianhui Paper’s alkali recovery boiler was successfully ignited, marking the transition of its integrated forestry–pulp–paper project from the installation phase to the critical stage of commissioning and trial production.
Recently, Sun Paper repurchased an Andritz coarse screening system for its 2,200 t/d OCC pulping line at the Yandian mill.
Recently, Chenming Paper (ST Chenming 000488) stated in response to investor inquiries that the Zhanjiang base is accelerating maintenance and will resume production as soon as conditions allow. Its Shouguang, Huanggang, Jilin, and Jiangxi No. 2 mills have already resumed normal operations.
Recently, the Lianping Branch of the Heyuan Ecology and Environment Bureau approved the EIA document for Guangdong Weiminte Technology Co., Ltd.’s capacity expansion project: 125,000 t/a thermal paper + 250 million m² thermal self-adhesive materials.
Recently, Asia Symbol (Shandong) under the RGE Group announced an investment in two new hand towel paper machines, planned to start up in 2026. The equipment will be supplied by Baotuo Paper Machinery, part of BAOSUO Enterprise Group.
Recently, the Jiangxi Liwen Chemical Pulp Sludge Energy Utilization Project entered the EIA public notification stage. The new project has a total investment of RMB 202.65 million, of which RMB 26.82 million (13.23%) is allocated for environmental protection.
Recently, Shanxi Yuntai New Materials Co., Ltd. released the public notice for its bio-based fiber materials low-carbon intelligent manufacturing industrial park project.The project has a total investment of approximately RMB 1.019 billion, with RMB 13.48 million allocated for environmental protection. It is planned to have an annual capacity of 360,000 tons of high-grade household paper, constructed in two phases.
On
November 18, Zou Xiaodong, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and
Director of the Counsellor’s Office of the State Council, led an
inspection team to Sun Paper’s Beihai Industrial Park to conduct an
inspection on “promoting the high-quality development of the ‘Belt and
Road’ through technological innovation”.
On November 18, Cao Jihua, General Manager of Minfeng Special Paper Co., Ltd., applied to resign from the position of general manager due to work reasons. After resignation, Cao Jihua will continue to serve as a director and chairman of the 9th Board of Directors. His relevant positions in the special committees under the company’s Board of Directors will remain unchanged.
On November 20, Sinolight Corporation and China National Chemical Engineering International Corporation Ltd. conducted in-depth discussions to deepen cooperation and signed a strategic cooperation agreement at the headquarters of Sinolight Corporation.
On November 20, the Dongguan Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau of Guangdong Province accepted the wood fiber replacement for waste paper project of Nine Dragons Paper Industries (Dongguan) Co., Ltd. The total investment of this technological transformation project is about RMB 4.4845 million, and the project is constructed within the existing factory area of Nine Dragons Paper Industries (Dongguan) Co., Ltd.
On
November 20, Minfeng Special Paper Co., Ltd. issued an announcement
stating that the first public listing auction of assets such as unused
equipment in Nanhu Factory Area failed to sell. The price will be
reduced by 10% from the initial listing price of nearly RMB 170 million
to about RMB 150 million for the second public listing sale.
Recently,
the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Guangxi Zhuang
Autonomous Region officially announced the list of “Guangxi Industrial
Enterprise Quality Management Benchmarks” for 2025. Guangxi Jingui Pulp
& Paper Co., Ltd. successfully selected with its quality management
experience in implementing the “Four Core Driving Pillars on
Forest-pulp-paper Integration”.
Recently,
the Liaocheng Municipal Bureau of Science and Technology announced the
results of the comprehensive performance evaluation of municipal key
laboratories for 2025. The Key Laboratory of Shandong Goldencailun Paper
Co., Ltd. was rated as “Excellent” due to its outstanding performance
in scientific research innovation, achievement transformation, standard
formulation, etc.
Recently,
Hunan Senbo Energy Conservation Technology Co., Ltd. successfully
signed the “Steam Heat Pump Energy-Saving System” for Hebei Jinbaoshi
Group’s annual output of 400,000 tons of packaging and decorative new
materials project.
Recently, Hezhou Municipal People’s government signed the “Investment Agreement for the Annual Output of 1.5 Million Tons of Paper Products Whole-Industry-Chain Project of Baoding Yusen Sanitary Health Supplies Co., Ltd.” with Baoding Yusen Sanitary Health Supplies Co., Ltd., with a total investment of RMB 15 billion.
Recently, Shandong Huatai Paper Co., Ltd. announced its operating conditions for the first three quarters. In the first three quarters, the company achieved a net profit attributable to shareholders of listed companies of RMB 72.5866 million, a year-on-year decrease of 56.68%.
Recently, leading enterprises such as Nine Dragons and Shanying took the lead in raising the prices of corrugated paper, kraft linerboard, etc. by 50 yuan/ton in multiple bases. Small and medium-sized paper enterprises such as Shanxi Qiang Wei Paper Co., Ltd. followed up with an increase of 8-30 yuan/ton.
Recently, a 1,000 m/min high-speed paper machine from Hangzhou NorthStar Light Industry Machinery Co., Ltd. has been successfully installed at Xinxiang Hongxiang Paper Industry Co., Ltd., with the main equipment installation now completed. The equipment boasts a designed speed of 1,000 m/min and a web width of 6,600 mm.
Recently, Andritz will provide an efficient coarse slag treatment system for Sun Paper’s 2,200 tons/day OCC pulp line in Yandian Factory Area to produce high-quality Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF).
Recently,
Voith officially signed an agreement with GDT Paper Joint Stock Company
in Vietnam to provide two new-generation MasterJet 4Tec headboxes for
its new production line.
Recently, Lenzing AG announced that it will invest about 15 million euros to expand its high-end viscose fiber production capacity at its headquarters in Lenzing, Austria.
On November 25, Sun Bo, Deputy General Manager of Poly Light Industry and Chairman of China National Pulp and Paper Research Institute (CNPPRI), and Tian Chao, Party Secretary and General Manager of CNPPRI, visited Guangxi University and Jiangnan Paper Group. They were accompanied by Zhao Tao, Deputy General Manager of CNPPRI, Liu Zhenhua, President of China Pulp and Paper Magazines Publisher, and Mao Cui, Deputy Director of the R&D Department, for the exchange activities.
On November 25, the second-phase factory of Alleima tubing materials in Zhenjiang officially commenced production.
On November 24, Guiping Qiaoyu Paper Co., Ltd. began equipment installation for its annual 1.1-million-ton packaging paper project.
On November 26, the 7th Member Congress of the China Society for the Promotion of the Guangcai Program was held in Beijing. Li Na, Chairperson of Sun Paper, was elected Vice President of the 7th Council of the China Society for the Promotion of the Guangcai Program.
On November 26, the second environmental impact assessment public notice was issued for the (Phase I) project of Guangdong Zhendong New Material Co., Ltd., which involves an annual output of 70,000 tons of papermaking starch and starch-based modified new materials. The project has a planned investment of 110 million yuan and is expected to produce 41,000 tons of papermaking starch annually upon completion.
On November 26, the Jinjiang Municipal Natural Resources and Planning Bureau issued a public notice regarding the change of the Construction Project Planning Permit for the project of Hengan (China) Hygiene Products Co., Ltd., which aims to produce 1.9 billion pieces of diapers, 6.7 billion pieces of wet wipes, and 75 tons of sanitary napkin capsules annually.
On November 27, Rizhao Huatai Paper Co., Ltd. held the "Commissioning Ceremony for the Annual 150,000-ton High-transparency Extensible Paper Project and New Product Launch Conference".
On November 28, four achievements, including "Low-chlorine High-efficiency PAE Wet Strength Agent" completed by CNPPRI, passed the scientific and technological achievement appraisal organized by the China National Light Industry Council and received an "internationally advanced" evaluation.
On November 28, Heilongjiang Hengfeng Paper Co., Ltd. disclosed an updated transaction draft for the acquisition of 100% equity in Jinfeng Paper, marking a new phase in this industry consolidation.
On November 28, APP (China) from the Sinar Mas Group announced that APP (Hong Kong) donated HKD 20 million to support rescue efforts and subsequent reconstruction work for the Hong Fung Court fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
On November 29, Vinda, under the Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) Group, announced a donation of HKD 10 million to support fire rescue and post-disaster reconstruction for the Hong Fung Court fire in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China.
On November 29, the crescent former paper machine (model 3550-1400) produced by Baoding Changda Paper Machinery Co., Ltd. for Xinjiang Lanyu Paper Co., Ltd. successfully started up. The paper machine has a width of 3,550 mm, a design speed of up to 1,400 m/min, and a single-machine annual capacity exceeding 25,000 tons.
On December 1, Chenming Paper stated on an interactive platform that its production bases in Shouguang, Huanggang, Jilin, and the No. 2 factory of the Jiangxi base are operating normally. The No. 1 factory of the Jiangxi base is currently preparing raw materials before start-up. The Zhanjiang base is evaluating raw material preparation and plans to meet conditions for resuming production by the end of the year.
Recently, Inner Mongolia Mengneng Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. plans to newly construct projects for an annual output of 30,000 tons of pulp molding, 300,000 tons of plant fiber packaging materials, and 10,000 tons of kraft paper, with a total investment of 300 million yuan.
Recently, the dryer for PM6 at Zhejiang Jinlong Co., Ltd. was successfully hoisted into place. The paper machine has a width of 6,600 mm and a design speed of 800 m/min. Shanghai Kunde Construction Engineering Co., Ltd. is responsible for the installation, commissioning, and non-standard fabrication of the paper machine, equipment, piping, and instrumentation for its production line.
Recently, the Ecological Environment Bureau of Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province, issued a public notice indicating its intention to approve the Ruichang high-end tissue paper project of Jiangxi Lee & Man Hygiene Paper Manufacturing Co., Ltd. The project has a total investment of 220.25 million yuan and will be constructed in three phases, involving the installation of 6 high-end tissue paper production lines.
Recently, the intelligent automated finished product warehouse at Asia Symbol completed equipment installation and commissioning, officially starting operation to enhance supporting storage capacity.
Recently, Hunan Yurun New Material Technology Co., Ltd. plans to invest 30 million yuan to build two paper production lines. Using waste paper such as old books and cardboard as raw materials, the lines will have an annual production capacity of 15,000 tons of folk craft paper, fireworks paper, and corrugated paper combined.
Recently, Guangxi Bossco Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. successfully won the bid for the chlorine dioxide preparation project supporting a 150,000-ton annual oil palm EFB pulping production line for a company in Malaysia. The project involves building a methanol reduction process chlorine dioxide preparation system with a daily output of 8 tons.
Recently, Shandong Jincailun Paper Co., Ltd. was honored with the "Special Contribution Award" for paper supply for Higher Education Press's key publications in 2025 and the "Best Brand Award" for paper supply in 2025.
