Secretary Peng Jiaxue conducted research on the Consinee Group, focusing on the development of enterprise intelligence and tariff response

On April 18, 2025, Peng Jiaxue, member of the Standing Committee of the Zhejiang Provincial Party Committee, Secretary of the Ningbo Municipal Party Committee, and Deputy Director of the Standing Committee of the Provincial People's Congress, visited Consinee Group to conduct in-depth research on the development of enterprise intelligence and response to the impact of "equivalent tariffs" in the United States. Xi Ming, member of the Standing Committee and Secretary General of the Municipal Party Committee, Zhang Shifang, Vice Chairman of the Municipal Political Consultative Conference and Secretary of the Party Group of the Municipal Digital Economy Bureau, Ye Miao, member of the Party Group of the Municipal Government and Director of the Ningbo Economic and Technological Development Zone Management Committee, Zhang Guofeng, Secretary of the Jiangbei District Party Committee, and leaders from the Ningbo Customs, Taxation Bureau, Science and Technology Bureau, and Commerce Bureau, accompanied the visit. Xue Jingli, the chairman and president of Consinee Group, warmly received them. In the complex international economic situation, this survey helps enterprises overcome difficulties and achieve higher quality development.

Chairman Xue reported to Secretary Peng and his delegation on the basic situation of the enterprise and the impact of the US tariff war. Consinee Group predicted in advance the imposition of tariffs by the United States, laid out in advance, and actively responded with "four reconstructions" and "two accelerations" measures. Market restructuring, reducing export concentration by 85% to 60%, relying on RECP to open up the ASEAN market, and using China EU trains to layout the "the Belt and Road" market and emerging markets such as South Africa; Technological restructuring: The group has invested 100 million US dollars to build an intelligent high-end fabric production line with an annual output of 2 million meters, which is about to be put into operation. This will increase the added value of products by more than 30% and create an irreplaceable technological barrier; Mode reconstruction, building a "domestic international dual circulation" system, establishing a fashion industry innovation center at the Ningbo headquarters, cultivating independent brands, and effectively hedging foreign trade risks; Product restructuring, increasing R&D investment and new product development efforts, exploring the launch of high-end fiber blended products such as natural silk and cashmere, and enhancing product competitiveness and added value; Accelerate the extension of the industrial chain, invest 100 million US dollars to build a "dual industrialization" (Lijin industrialization and intangible cultural heritage marketization) base in Hainan, and achieve the comprehensive extension of yarn, fabric, and jewelry; Accelerate the pace of brand building, actively develop the domestic online market, enhance brand influence and market share.

Secretary Peng affirmed the response measures taken by Consinee Group and emphasized that the government will fully support enterprises in dealing with tariff challenges. He pointed out that enterprises should have firm confidence, continue to innovate, make good use of both domestic and international markets and resources, improve product quality and brand influence, and win the initiative in international competition. The government will also strengthen policy guidance to help enterprises explore emerging markets.

Subsequently, Secretary Peng visited the group's smart factory and inquired in detail about the construction status of the smart factory, including the use of intelligent equipment, digital management of production processes, and the actual effect of intelligent technology on improving production efficiency. He pointed out that smart factories are a key path for the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry. The exploration and practice of the intelligent field by the Consinee Group have set a good example for the intelligent development of Ningbo's manufacturing industry. He hopes that enterprises will continue to increase their investment in intelligent manufacturing and enhance their core competitiveness.

The research conducted by Secretary Peng Jiaxue on Consinee Group not only reflects the government's high attention to the development of enterprises, but also points out the direction for the development of enterprises in complex international situations. Mr. Xue confidently stated that the Consinee Group will live up to expectations, closely focusing on the core of intelligent development, fully enhancing brand influence, continuously empowering high-quality regional economic development, and demonstrating the strong resilience and strength of "Made in China" to the world through practical actions.