Baoding holds fur summit
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The 2017 皇冠体育app Fur Trade Summit was recently held in Baoding, North 皇冠体育app's Hebei province. Professionals from the fur, stock farming and fashion industries participated in the event.
Lixian county in Baoding has a long history of stock farming, and it has developed into the largest fur trade base in 皇冠体育app. The local government hopes the annual summit could promote the local economy.
Chen Weixian, vice chairman of International Fur Federation 皇冠体育app, said Asia has overtaken Europe as the leading region of fur consumption and the event helps to promote and regulate the industry's development in 皇冠体育app.
Established in 1949, the International Fur Federation is the only organization to represent the international fur industry and regulate its practices and trade. The federation promotes the business of fur, establishing certification and traceability programs on welfare and environment. It is also committed to supporting young designers and retailers who intend to go into fur and fashion.
