en.Wedoany.com Reported - The 8th Standing Council's Third Meeting of China Sand and Stone Association was held on July 14, 2026, in Tianshui City, Gansu Province. The meeting reviewed and approved multiple proposals, including the association's work report for the first half of the year and work plan for the second half, mid-term adjustments to the council, and the renewal of branch organizations. Discussions were also held on the "15th Five-Year Plan for the Sand and Stone Industry" (Draft for Comments).
The meeting was chaired by Gou Hairong, Vice President of China Sand and Stone Association. Attendees included the association's rotating presidents, vice presidents, standing council members, advisors, and relevant personnel; representatives from newly added or adjusted standing council member units, as well as supervisors, also attended as observers. The meeting approved the "Work Report of China Sand and Stone Association for the First Half of the Year and Work Plan for the Second Half," the "Proposal on Adjusting and Adding Standing Council Members and Council Members of the 8th Council of China Sand and Stone Association," the "Proposal on Mid-Term Adjustments to the 8th Council of China Sand and Stone Association," and the "Proposal on the Renewal of Branch Organizations of China Sand and Stone Association."
During the meeting, representatives discussed the "15th Five-Year Plan for the Sand and Stone Industry" (Draft for Comments) and listened to a report on the progress of revising and formulating relevant standards by China Sand and Stone Association. The "15th Five-Year Plan for the Sand and Stone Industry" is a guiding document for the development of China's sand and stone industry over the next five years, and its compilation has drawn significant industry attention. The meeting also addressed matters related to the renewal of the association's branch organizations, aiming to further improve the organizational structure and governance system of the association.
China Sand and Stone Association is a national first-level social organization composed of enterprises involved in sand and stone production, distribution, and equipment manufacturing nationwide. It plays a vital role in setting industry standards, promoting technological progress, and fostering industry self-discipline. Since 2026, China's sand and stone industry has been advancing in areas such as green mine construction and the promotion and application of manufactured sand. The convening of this standing council meeting has clarified the direction for work in the second half of the year, contributing to the green, low-carbon transformation and high-quality development of the sand and stone industry.
The successful completion of all agenda items at this meeting marks new progress in industry governance and organizational construction by China Sand and Stone Association. By reviewing the work report and deploying the work plan for the second half of the year, the association will further leverage its role as a bridge and link, serve its member units, and promote the healthy and orderly development of the industry. The discussion of the "15th Five-Year Plan for the Sand and Stone Industry" and the advancement of standard revision and formulation will provide important policy guidance and technical support for the development of the sand and stone industry during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period.
