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1 8 C O M M U N I T Y M A G A Z I N E FA L L 2 0 2 5 T H E G L O B A L R E P O R T It was a busy summer for Global Electronics Association China. From sustainability training to network- ing and its biggest event, CEMAC 2025, these efforts are connecting Association members to help them succeed in today's business climate. Standards training: Lead sustain- ability expert Peter Zhou provided an in-depth interpretation of ESG core concepts and their application in business operations in the IPC- 1401 ESG Management System Stan- dard training session in Suzhou on July 10. There were nearly 50 partic- ipants representing 41 companies. Getting connected: SUNSDA technical expert Mark Li led a train- ing on IPC-2591 (Connected Factory Exchange) on Aug. 1 in Shenzhen for 20 industry experts. He focused on explaining the standard's frame- work and its practical application in digital factory development. Not just for social reasons: The Shenzhen CIT Club hosted a get-together on Aug. 16 to fa- cilitate technical exchange and professional networking, and the South China Member Networking Meeting took place on Aug. 24 in Chengdu with 40 representatives from 17 companies. Tech, Talks, and Training in China 'Hello, AI, I'm Your IPC Standard' What happens when AI meets IPC standards? On Aug. 22, the Global Electronics Association hosted a technical seminar, "AI and the Factory of the Future," at the Taipei International Industrial Auto- mation Exhibition, focusing on the application of IPC-2591 CFX and the advancement of the Qualified Products List (QPL). A group of 81 participants from 58 companies discussed the practical results of AI and IPC standards in smart manufacturing, includ- ing case studies on predictive maintenance and quality optimization, showcasing the innovation value driven by data. A Taiwan Member Networking Event at the Taipei International Industrial Automation Exhibition brought together companies from the manufacturing, electronics, software, and equipment sectors. A recent media seminar marked an important milestone in Japan. Dr. John W. Mitchell, president and CEO of the Global Electronics Association, joined Mr. Nobuhiro Endo, Honorary Advisor of NEC, and Mr. Akira Amari, former Member of Parliament and key architect of Japan's national semiconductor strategy, in a dialogue on the opportunities and challenges facing Japan's electronics industry.