Multi-country anti-dumping Foshan ceramic enterprises most injured industry association helplessly

In a recent meeting held at the Foshan Municipal Economic and Information Bureau, experts from the "IBM Smart City Challenge" Foshan project explored the challenges and opportunities facing the ceramic industry. Pan Yongwen, director of the ceramics professional committee of the Foshan Ceramic Industry Association, shared his concerns about the increasing anti-dumping investigations targeting Chinese ceramics. He emphasized that Foshan ceramics have been hit hard by trade barriers in over 10 countries, including South Korea, India, and Chile, with some companies facing punitive tariffs as high as 60%. “Foshan ceramics are the most affected because we are the largest ceramic export base in China,” Pan said. “Exports account for 40% of the country’s total ceramic exports, and 70% of our export enterprises are based in Foshan.” He pointed out that the domestic real estate market regulation has also played a major role in slowing down the growth of the industry. Before the regulatory changes, the sector was growing at an annual rate of 10% to 20%, but last year’s output value dropped from 79.2 billion yuan to 76.4 billion yuan. Despite these challenges, Pan believes Foshan ceramics remain competitive globally. “Our products are now even better than those from Italy and Spain. We’ve expanded into European markets and many other regions,” he said. He stressed the importance of maintaining a strong export presence, even though the domestic market still accounts for a large share of sales. During the symposium, IBM experts also discussed the need for innovation and talent development in the industry. Mao Weidong, executive deputy general manager of Zhongnan Machinery Co., Ltd., highlighted that core technologies and skilled workers are essential for building competitiveness. “Talent isn’t just about having a degree; it’s about solving real problems in the company,” he said. One local company even offered high salaries abroad to attract top professionals, asking IBM experts for help in the recruitment process. However, Foshan still faces challenges in attracting and retaining high-level talent. Experts noted that while the city has many advantages, its urban infrastructure and lifestyle facilities lag behind those of other cities. Wu Zhiping, secretary general of the Foshan Machinery and Equipment Industry Association, pointed out that high-end talents often find it difficult to balance work and leisure, and that educational services for their children are insufficient. “There is a lack of platforms for collaboration among professionals,” he added. The discussion underscored the need for Foshan to improve its environment for innovation and talent retention. As one IBM expert joked, “It’s not easy to find a ‘hydrangea’—a rare talent—but we can help.” With continued efforts, Foshan’s ceramic and machinery industries could strengthen their global position and build a more sustainable future.

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