The industry response to The Hong Kong Printers Association's 4th forum luncheon at the Shangri-la Hotel in Shenzhen was overwhelming. There was hardly an empty seat as attendees listened to authorities from the Provincial News and Publishing Bureau, The Department of Print, Customs Department on their analyses of the Tripartite Printing Enterprise. They are equipped with advanced facilities, with superb technology and management, and produces high quality printing. Almost all are law-abiding. Although investment in the Tripartite Printing Enterprise ranks tenth, the profits tax income ranks fourth.
Foreign investments are substantial and cover a wide scope of projects.
The Guangdong publishing scenario is fundamentally changed and stimulated the entire economy of the region. There is no further direction for the suppression of the printing industry. Enterprises that operate legally may receive more investments. With regard to the debated paper standards, this will be further studied and reported to Customs Department. If the enterprises stay out of politics, sex, religion, fake labels and packaging, they should feel ready to increase their investments and take advantage of the recovering economy's opportunities.