Dedicated to creating the world’s largest trading hub for knitted fabrics, Shantou International Textile City—China Knitted Fabric Trading Market (North Zone)—has officially opened amidst eager industry anticipation!
01.Leaders and distinguished guests gather for a grand occasion.
On March 19, numerous officials—including Wen Zhanbin, Party Secretary of Shantou—along with foreign consuls general, industry association presidents, and university leaders, attended the opening ceremony of the China Knitted Fabric Trading Market (North Zone) to offer their sincere congratulations. Their presence not only underscored the government’s strong emphasis on the textile industry but also instilled confidence in the market’s future development.
02. Government Support Lays the Foundation for Industrial Development
The Shantou Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government have vigorously promoted the development of the textile and garment industry, providing robust backing for the establishment and opening of the China Knitted Fabric Trading Market. Guided by the strategic planning of the municipal authorities, the industry has achieved exponential growth; adopting a global vision and Chinese standards as benchmarks, it has built an integrated innovation ecosystem—spanning government, industry, academia, research, and application—that has propelled Shantou from a traditional manufacturing base to a core node in the global textile supply chain. The opening of the market’s North Zone marks yet another significant milestone in the government’s efforts to drive the industry’s rapid ascent, creating broader opportunities for development for textile fabric enterprises both locally and nationwide.
03. Municipal Party Secretary and Delegation Visit Lion King Showroom
On the opening day, a delegation led by Wen Zhanbin, Secretary of the Shantou Municipal Party Committee, and Weng Chuangjie, President of the Shantou Textile and Apparel Industry Association, visited the Lion King showroom to tour the facilities and offer guidance.
Lion King General Manager Weng Jiarui provided a detailed overview of the company’s nylon yarn products, covering everything from the distinctions between bright and dull (matte) raw materials to the diverse range of applications and meticulous cost control measures. The visiting leaders listened attentively and nodded frequently, showing keen interest in Lion King’s products—an undoubtedly tremendous boost for the company’s development!
04. Influencer Visit Adds Star-Studded Excitement
“Ying Gongzhu,” an influencer with tens of millions of followers, visited the Lion King store.
05. Yingge Performance: Imbuing the Event with Cultural Flair
Of course, no grand opening ceremony would be complete without a spectacular performance. A traditional Chaoshan Yingge dance troupe took the stage, showcasing the unique charm of Chaoshan culture through powerful, rhythmic drumming and vigorous dance steps—bringing the ceremony to a thrilling climax!
06.Well-wishes from Partners Add Brilliance to Our New Journey
We are deeply grateful to our partners for their thoughtful gesture; the flower baskets, brimming with good wishes, add a touch of splendor to Lion King’s new journey and inspire us to forge ahead with renewed momentum.
Looking ahead, Lion King will leverage the platform advantages of the Shantou International Textile City and the China Knitted Fabric Trading Market to further deepen cooperation with domestic and international textile enterprises. Upholding its vision of being a “leader in differentiated nylon filament,” the company aims to transform the Lion King New Materials project into the largest nylon R&D and production base in eastern Guangdong—and indeed the entire province—within five years. By targeting an annual output of 200,000 tons and driving technological innovation and product development, Lion King seeks to propel Shantou’s textile and apparel industry toward the high end of the global value chain.
