From September 15 to 17, the 23rd China International Chemical Industry Fair (ICIF China 2026) was held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. As the annual industry event organized by the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation, this year's fair ran under the theme "Embracing Innovation, Pursuing Excellence, Forging a New Journey Together," spotlighting the latest achievements in basic feedstock upgrading, green and low-carbon transformation, and AI-enabled smart manufacturing.                                                                                                                      At this annual gathering of the global chemical industry chain, Hunan Yueyang Sanxiang Chemical Co., Ltd. unveiled its core products — sodium metabisulfite, anhydrous sodium sulfite, sodium bisulfite, and manganese carbonate — demonstrating the latest strengths of an inorganic salts enterprise that has been rooted on the shores of Dongting Lake for 27 years. According to China Daily, the chemical exhibition zone alone brought together 767 exhibitors this year; together with the "China Petrochemical Industry Week," the total exhibition area reached 154,000 square meters, with more than 2,400 exhibitors and nearly 80,000 professional visitors expected. From industry leaders such as PetroChina and Sinopec to the backbone enterprises across the upstream and downstream value chain, the fair provided complete coverage of energy and petrochemicals, basic chemicals, new chemical materials, fine chemicals, chemical safety and environmental protection.                                                                            At this grand exhibition, Sanxiang Chemical, based in the Linxiang Green Chemical Industry Park of Yueyang, was no stranger — the company has now presented its products at three consecutive ICIF Shanghai editions; this year alone, its products have also traveled to international markets such as Vietnam for exhibitions and exchanges. Behind this record of consecutive participation lies the company's clear path of "bringing the chemical products of Dongting Lake to the world." At this year's fair, the four core products on display address four distinct downstream needs. Sodium metabisulfite, the "freshness guardian" of food processing, serves as a preservative, antioxidant, and bleaching agent in preserved fruits, fruit and vegetable products, and wine. Anhydrous sodium sulfite functions both as a food additive and widely as a bleaching auxiliary in textile dyeing and printing, as well as for residual chlorine removal in wastewater treatment. Sodium bisulfite is active in chemical synthesis and water treatment. Manganese carbonate is an important raw material for new-energy battery materials and magnetic materials.                                                                                                                From food on the tip of the tongue, to industrial production lines, to power batteries, the four-product portfolio constitutes a complete strategic layout for Sanxiang Chemical spanning three major application domains: food additives, metal surface treatment, and new materials for power batteries. Meanwhile, the company has been actively engaging in in-depth exchanges with leading enterprises at home and abroad, learning from advanced production philosophies and innovative R&D approaches, and precisely grasping the pulse of the global chemical industry's low-carbon transformation, technological innovation, and market upgrading — accumulating valuable resources for its technology iteration, product enhancement, and market expansion.                                                                            At present, the global chemical industry is accelerating its transition toward green and low-carbon development, technological innovation, and efficient, intelligent operations, with high-quality and sustainable development becoming the industry's central theme. This appearance at the international chemical event was both a concentrated showcase of Sanxiang Chemical's overall strength and an important opportunity for the company to align with global standards, embrace change, and focus its efforts on upgrading. Going forward, the company will continue to deepen its presence in the domestic market, expand its global footprint, and actively build diversified cooperation platforms. With an open and win-win approach, it will join hands with partners at home and abroad, pooling collective strength to promote the high-quality and sustainable development of the chemical industry and create a bright new future for the sector together.

         Jointly build the Digital Silk Road and explore new markets in Central Asia. Recently, the launch ceremony of IBI Kazakhstan Digital Economy Headquarters was grandly held in Almaty. As a Hunan-based enterprise specializing in inorganic salt chemicals and global foreign trade, Hunan Yueyang Sanxiang Chemical Co., Ltd. dispatched its core foreign trade team to Kazakhstan to attend the event. The team engaged in in-depth exchanges on China-Kazakhstan digital industry cooperation resources, seized opportunities brought by the digital transformation of Central Asia’s chemical supply chain, and opened a brand-new chapter for the company’s international development.                                                                                              The establishment of IBI Kazakhstan Digital Economy Headquarters in Almaty marks a landmark project built on the core hub of the Belt and Road Initiative, linking digital trade, industrial internet and cross-border supply chains between China and Central Asia. The headquarters integrates digital exhibition halls, cross-border business matchmaking centers, industrial digital service platforms and government-enterprise negotiation zones. It focuses on the digital upgrading of real industries including chemical engineering, manufacturing, agriculture and new energy, and provides one-stop supporting services for Chinese enterprises going global, covering local distribution channels, digital warehousing, cross-border logistics, market compliance and investment & financing.          Hunan Yueyang Sanxiang Chemical Co., Ltd. has been engaged in inorganic salt chemicals for 27 years. Its core products include sodium metabisulfite, anhydrous sodium sulfite and manganese carbonate, widely applied in food preservation, printing and dyeing, environmental water treatment, new energy materials and other fields. The company boasts mature, reliable overseas delivery systems and customized production capabilities. Central Asia boasts robust demand from mining, food processing and water treatment sectors, and relies heavily on imported high-quality basic chemical raw materials, making it a key target region under Sanxiang Chemical’s overseas development strategy. Digital economy development is accelerating across Central Asia, as traditional offline trade gradually shifts toward digital cross-border supply chains. The launch of IBI Kazakhstan Digital Economy Headquarters delivers vital support for domestic manufacturers to "go global collectively via digital channels".                                                                                       Taking this conference as a new starting point, the company will leverage the IBI digital platform to build a full digital trade network covering Central Asia, realizing integrated online inquiry, intelligent warehousing and cross-border logistics. It will further upgrade its portfolio of eco-friendly chemical products to meet the demands of Central Asia’s new energy, food processing and environmental industries. The company will deepen industrial resource cooperation between China and Kazakhstan, build long-term stable partnerships with Central Asian clients and expand its market share in the region. By empowering the entire foreign trade process with digital technologies and premium product quality, Sanxiang Chemical will build a benchmark brand of Chinese inorganic salt chemicals for global markets.         The Silk Road stretches far, and digital intelligence pioneers a new journey. The completion of IBI Kazakhstan Digital Economy Headquarters creates a brand-new platform for in-depth integration of real industries between China and Kazakhstan. Seizing the development opportunities of the Digital Silk Road under the Belt and Road Initiative, Sanxiang Chemical will adhere to digitalization, green development and internationalization as its core development strategies. It will continue to supply high-quality chemical products and mature supply chain services, cooperate with partners across Central Asia to share the dividends of Silk Road development, and write a new chapter for Chinese manufacturing to enter the Central Asian market.

        Recently, Hunan Yueyang Sanxiang Chemical Co., Ltd. held a special supply and marketing coordination meeting to break through bottlenecks in the supply and marketing links, streamline coordination mechanisms, and consolidate the foundation for the high-quality development of the enterprise. Company leaders, personnel from sales, finance and other departments, as well as relevant business backbones gathered together to discuss and reach consensus on three core topics: production and sales balance, standardized contract signing, and fund management, so as to promote the quality improvement and standardization of supply and marketing work.          Founded in 1999, Sanxiang Chemical specializes in the production of inorganic salts such as sodium metabisulfite and anhydrous sodium sulfite. Adhering to the philosophy of "Strictness, Pragmatism, Pioneering and Innovation", the company has deeply cultivated the entire industrial chain, with its products exported to more than 40 countries and regions. At present, the chemical industry is facing a complex market environment, and issues such as supply and demand, contracts and funds have affected the steady development of enterprises. This meeting is not only a pragmatic measure to cope with challenges, but also an important move to promote refined management and achieve sustainable development.                                                                                           Focus on Production and Sales Balance to Unblock the "Main Artery" of Coordinated Development          Production and sales balance is the key to the virtuous cycle of an enterprise and the maximization of benefits. At the meeting, the production and sales departments conducted in-depth communication on production capacity, inventory and market demand, sorted out problems such as poor connection, and resolved to establish a supply and marketing coordination team and add production coordinators to ensure standardized and scientific product delivery.         The meeting clarified that the production department should optimize production plans and allocate production capacity in combination with sales orders to ensure that product supply matches demand; the sales department should communicate with customers to confirm delivery time, feedback market dynamics, coordinate with inventory management, promote the rational circulation of products, and realize a virtuous cycle of "production based on sales and sales promoted by production". Standardize Contract Signing to Build a "Firewall" for Risk Prevention and Control            Standardized contract signing is crucial to preventing operational risks and safeguarding corporate rights and interests. In light of industry characteristics, the meeting made comprehensive arrangements for contract standardization and performance management.           The meeting required that all supply and marketing contracts must abide by the principles of legality and compliance with clear rights and obligations, adopt standardized templates and define core clauses; strengthen contract review with special personnel responsible for preliminary and re-examination, verify contract standardization and performance capacity, clarify payment time, and prevent potential risks. Cross-border contracts shall comply with international treaties to ensure trade compliance. Meanwhile, ledgers shall be established to track the whole process of performance and protect the rights and interests of both parties. Strengthen Fund Management to Hold the "Lifeline" of Steady Operation          Funds are the lifeblood of enterprise operation, and standardized fund management is an important prerequisite for the steady development of enterprises. In view of the asset-intensive characteristics of the chemical industry, the meeting specified strengthening measures for fund budgeting, revenue and expenditure management, and risk prevention and control. The meeting required the finance department to take the lead in improving the fund budgeting system, rationally allocate funds in combination with production, sales and contract performance to improve utilization efficiency; strictly implement the revenue and expenditure approval process to prevent fund risks; strengthen invoice management and accounts payable control, standardize processes and improve efficiency to achieve a balance of fund revenues and expenditures. Unite Efforts for a New Journey, Strive Collaboratively for a New Chapter            This meeting clarified the priorities of supply and marketing work, streamlined the inter-departmental coordination mechanism, and laid a solid foundation for the follow-up work. In the future, taking this meeting as an opportunity, Sanxiang Chemical will continue to optimize production and sales collaboration, standardize contract management, strengthen fund control, improve the quality and efficiency of supply and marketing work, advance steadily towards the established development vision, and join hands with global partners for win-win results.