"Fifteenth Five-Year Plan" Policy Winds Blow Strong, CHINAPLAS 2026 International Rubber & Plastics Exhibition Reimagines and Sets Sail!

Emerging industries are accelerating their rise.

Rubber and Plastics Industry Explores New Growth Blue Ocean

The recommendations for the "15th Five-Year Plan" clearly propose to cultivate and strengthen emerging and future industries, and accelerateNew energy, new materials, aerospace, low-altitude economy Develop strategic emerging industry clusters and promote quantum technology, biomanufacturing, hydrogen energy and nuclear fusion energy, brain-computer interfaces, embodied intelligence, and sixth-generation mobile communication to become new economic growth drivers.

The rise of emerging fields is continuously expanding the application boundaries of rubber and plastic materials, while opening up new growth opportunities for the rubber and plastic industry—a vital foundation of the manufacturing sector.

China, 2025New Energy VehiclesProduction and sales reached 16.626 million and 16.49 million units respectively, representing year-on-year growth of 29% and 28.2%, ranking first in the world for 11 consecutive years. New-generation material solutions centered on batteries, charging piles, and electric drive systems continue to emerge.

RianlonHigh-polymer antioxidants and other technologies are employed to effectively extend the service life of battery systems and charging equipment in extreme environments.

TECHNYL® PURE, a high-purity engineering plastic material, is suitable for high-voltage electrical environments due to its excellent electrical insulation and chemical resistance.

CovestroHigh-CTI polycarbonate provides reliable performance and safety in demanding electrical environments, ensuring the stable operation of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

Golden Hair TechnologyKingPan® flame-retardant composite panels, with high fiberglass content and V-0 flame retardancy, can withstand 1,200℃ fire for 30 minutes with no dripping and self-extinguish within 10 seconds of being removed from flame. These panels are ideal for components in low-altitude aircraft.

Commercial spaceflight Explosive growth has fueled a massive demand for materials and equipment.

As of December 2025, China has submitted a plan to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for the deployment of a super-large satellite constellation exceeding 200,000 satellites, marking a substantial acceleration in the construction of China's low-Earth orbit satellite internet.

Lightweight and high-strengthCarbon Fiber Reinforced Nylon Composite, emerging as a revolutionary choice for satellite supports.

PEEK、PEKKFeaturing excellent high-temperature resistance, radiation resistance, and chemical corrosion resistance, it can be applied to satellite structural components, cable insulation layers, and engine seals.

Phenolic resin Due to its high char yield and good processability, it can be used in commercial solid rocket nozzles.

LCPWith its low dielectric constant, low dielectric loss, and excellent high-temperature resistance, it has become an important material for high-frequency satellite communication components.

Sehsor Co. Lightweight composites can replace metals in aerospace structures. Prepreg and MTM46 Epoxy Resin SystemDeveloped for extreme environments, with rigidity, impact resistance, and thermal performance superior to metals.

Adopting this material for payload fairings reduces weight by approximately 30% compared to metal, significantly decreasing launch fuel consumption, increasing payload capacity, and reducing manufacturing costs.

Lushan New Materials Next-generation batteryless thermal and pressure dual-modal electronic skin product. It can accurately capture subtle force sensations like light touch and pulse.

Dawn PolymerDeveloped bySuper soft artificial muscle TPE The Shore hardness can reach 0A, with characteristics of ultra-softness, excellent elasticity, and a dry, non-greasy surface feel, making it suitable for core components such as robot joint drives.

CHINAPLAS 2026 International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber will bring togetherOver 4,600 Global high-quality exhibitors actively respond to market demands, showcasing cutting-edge technologies, diverse application scenarios, and robust industrial vitality, efficiently connecting with traditional industry upgrading, emerging industry expansion, and future industry layout.

Intelligent Upgrade and Green Transformation

Blueprint translates into industrial reality.

The "15th Five-Year Plan" proposals call for "fully implementing the 'Artificial Intelligence Plus' initiative" and "seizing the high ground in artificial intelligence industrial applications, comprehensively empowering thousands of industries."

Addressing the pain points of low efficiency and high error rates in traditional manual quality inspection.AINot only can it precisely capture micron-level defects, but it can also continuously learn and iterate detection standards, leaving no room for flaws.

Recycled plastics、Bio-based、Biodegradable plastics、Recycling technology 、Digital technology 、High-efficiency and energy-saving production equipmentBecoming the highlight of the exhibition, "CHINAPLAS 2026" will bring the intelligent and green future envisioned in the 15th Five-Year Plan into reality through live demonstrations.

Expand high-level opening-up.

The Value of Chinaplas Rubber & Plastics Hospitality Salon Highlighted.

The year 2026 marks the beginning of China's 15th Five-Year Plan and a pivotal year for the country to continue demonstrating resilience and vitality amidst a complex international economic environment. The recommendations for the 15th Five-Year Plan outline arrangements for "expanding high-level opening-up," including "broadening the scope for two-way investment cooperation" and "guiding the reasonable and orderly cross-border layout of industrial and supply chains."

Currently, Chinese companies have moved from "product going global" to a new stage of "industrial chain going global" and "ecosystem going global."

BYDBuild a factory in Hungary.SAIC MotorEstablish a manufacturing facility in partnership with a Turkish domestic company. CATL Europe's third battery factory will be located in Spain.Kingfa Science & Technology Achieved mass production in Vietnam and Spain, while actively advancing the construction of overseas bases in Poland, Mexico, South Africa, and other regions.YizumiEstablished subsidiaries and other entities in 12 countries and regions, including Germany, the United States, India, Turkey, and Mexico.

By the end of 2025, Chinese enterprises had established over 50,000 companies overseas, spanning 190 countries and regions.

While Chinese enterprises are accelerating their "going out" to explore overseas incremental markets, foreign enterprises are continuously increasing their investment in the Chinese market.

In 2025, China's actual utilized foreign investment reached 747.69 billion yuan, with 70,392 new foreign-invested enterprises established, a year-on-year increase of 19.1%.

French Faurie GroupExpand production with additional investment in Changshu, Jiangsu.BASF The Zhanjiang integrated base has put into operation an ethylene cracker with an annual production capacity of 1 million tons.CovestroA new thermoplastic polyurethane production base has been inaugurated in Zhuhai.

CHINAPLAS International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber IndustriesThe communication bridge that has been built provides a physical channel for Chinese enterprises to connect with overseas markets and adapt to regional demands, and also opens a window for overseas enterprises to gain insight into China's manufacturing strength and innovation capabilities.

Having accumulated years of experience, the exhibition has built strong global appeal for exhibitors and buyers, becoming the global meeting place for the rubber and plastics industry, continuously attracting exhibitors and buyers from all over the world.

Standing at the new starting point of the "15th Five-Year Plan," "CHINAPLAS 2026 International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries" will comprehensively showcase the wave of new quality productive forces in the rubber and plastics industry, helping the sector to accurately grasp the macroeconomic pulse, keenly identify industrial opportunities, and efficiently connect core resources. We sincerely invite industry peers to join this grand industry event and work together to draw a new chapter of high-quality development for the rubber and plastics industry.