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Co-organized by our association, the Ningbo International Lighting Fair grandly opened on May 8 at the Ningbo International Convention and Exhibition Center. After 15 years of development, the fair has become China's second-largest lighting exhibition, consistently adhering to the principle of “full industry chain coverage, comprehensive resource utilization, and multi-level recycling.” This year’s event spans over 60,000 square meters across all eight halls of the venue, attracting more than 2,000 exhibitors showcasing tens of thousands of new products. The fair covers the entire lighting industry supply chain—from materials, components, power supplies, light sources, LED packaging, and related equipment to outdoor lighting, commercial lighting, and urban lighting solutions. Over 20 lighting forums were held onsite, bringing together industry experts and enterprise representatives to discuss trends and future opportunities. According to preliminary statistics, attendance on May 8 exceeded 30,000!
On May 8, two high-quality forums hosted by our association were successfully held in Hall 7 of the lighting fair. Guided by the Ningbo Municipal Bureau of Commerce and organized by the Ningbo Lighting Electrical Appliance Industry Association, with co-organizers Ningbo Gaosheng International Exhibition Co., Ltd. and Amazon Global Selling, the morning forum focused on the theme “Innovation, Integration, and Shared Development,” while the afternoon roundtable brought together six industry leaders to deeply discuss “Collaborative Development between Associations and Enterprises.” The forums gathered experts and representatives from leading enterprises to explore topics such as overseas market expansion and industrial export strategies. They not only addressed challenges facing Ningbo’s lighting industry in foreign trade but also proposed multiple strategies and development directions through a renewed understanding of “foreign trade.”
Morning Forum Moderator:
Huang Xiaoyan, Supervisor of the Ningbo Lighting Electrical Appliance Industry Association
Speech by Zhu Guozhen, President of the Ningbo Lighting Electrical Appliance Industry Association
President Zhu Guozhen first expressed gratitude to all colleagues who have contributed to the lighting industry and to guests who traveled from afar. She also called on attendees to jointly create a bright future for the lighting industry—lighting up cities and illuminating China.
Speech by Chen Lizhen, Deputy Director-General of the Ningbo Municipal Bureau of Commerce
Chen Lizhen, Deputy Director-General of the Ningbo Municipal Bureau of Commerce, attended and delivered opening remarks. Using the “One-Two-Three-Four” framework, she outlined Ningbo’s foreign trade performance in Q1:
“One” refers to record-breaking import/export volume exceeding RMB 320 billion—the highest ever for the same period.
“Two” indicates dual improvements in national market share and ranking, placing Ningbo among China’s top-performing cities.
“Three” highlights three structural optimizations: market structure, product structure, and business entity structure.
“Four” emphasizes four new drivers: new quality productivity, new business models, new platforms, and new brands.
Her speech revealed Ningbo’s strong resilience amid challenging global trade conditions, with solid Q1 data reflecting positive momentum. She underscored Ningbo’s achievements and future potential, offering guidance and policy recommendations to support further growth in foreign trade.
Chen Chaofei, Senior Researcher, China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (Sinosure) Ningbo Branch
Chen Yuwu, Director of Strategic Client Development and Operations, Amazon Global Selling
Cai Xiaoyu, Chairman of Ningbo Yuxing Group Co., Ltd.
Li Yongping, Founding President of the European Chamber of Commerce in Ningbo
From Chen Chaofei’s presentation, we gained deeper insights into Q1 2024 export trends in the lighting industry—including key characteristics, national export dynamics, major destination markets, product categories, and insurance claim patterns. Chen Yuwu from Amazon Global Selling reviewed 2023 cross-border e-commerce export performance and analyzed how businesses can seize emerging opportunities under current conditions. Li Yongping showcased successful cases of the European Chamber of Commerce in Ningbo regarding overseas investment, market expansion, and business services. As the lighting industry embraces digital transformation and explores global markets, Cai Xiaoyu, Vice President of the Ningbo Lighting Association and Chairman of Ningbo Yuxing Group, noted that deep-rooted industry experience can sometimes lead to rigid thinking. However, under new circumstances, Ningbo’s lighting sector is proactively adapting—reinterpreting foreign market demands and taking initiative to “row upstream” against market headwinds. He also emphasized that insufficient product innovation has weakened competitiveness for some companies globally. Many untapped niches remain in LED lighting, and Ningbo enterprises should prioritize product innovation to lead consumer markets forward.
Afternoon Forum Moderator
Mao Yanhui, Ningbo Frex Lighting Electrical Appliance Co., Ltd.
Opening Remarks by Ling Yingming, Chairman of Zhejiang Lighting Electrical Appliance Association
Keynote by Tang Guoqing, Vice Chairman of China Illuminating Engineering Society
Keynote by Chen Kai, Hangzhou Huapu Yongming Optoelectronic Co., Ltd.
Dong Chaoqun, Regional Key Account Development Manager, Amazon Business
Roundtable Forum: “Collaborative Development between Associations and Enterprises”
The afternoon roundtable brought together six industry leaders—Ling Yingming (Chairman, Zhejiang Lighting Electrical Appliance Association), Yu Yanqiu (Chairman, Jiangsu Lighting Electrical Appliance Association), You Zeyong (Chairman, Gaoyou Lighting Association), Zhu Guozhen (President, Ningbo Lighting Electrical Appliance Industry Association), He Qiansheng (Chairman, Zhejiang Hongyuan Lighting Group), and Yu Xiongwei (Chairman, Ningbo Geli Optoelectronics)—to deeply discuss the hot topic of developing new quality productivity. Facing both challenges and opportunities, Mr. Yu of Geli Optoelectronics stated: “We must stay confident. Regardless of company size, every enterprise should specialize and excel in its field, continuously uncover new business opportunities, and work together to make Ningbo lighting No. 1 in China—and No. 1 in the world!”
This forum demonstrated Ningbo’s lighting industry actively embracing change—reinterpreting foreign market demands, taking proactive steps, and navigating market shifts against the tide. It highlighted the sector’s emphasis on innovation and integration, along with its dedicated efforts to enhance competitiveness and expand internationally. By focusing on industry hot topics, the Ningbo Lighting Fair and associated forums provide an excellent platform for enterprises to showcase cutting-edge technologies, discuss industry trends, and foster domestic and international collaboration.
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Editor: Zhao Haiqin
Reviewed by: Wang Junkai
