Business scope of China Cotton Association

Generally speaking, the demand and dependence of a single enterprise on social organizations depends on the openness of the market. After the liberalization of cotton market and China's entry into WTO, cotton-related enterprises need to have their own trade organizations in the complete market competition. Undoubtedly, the key is what this association is and what it can do. China is in the period of reform and transformation, and the development of trade associations is still not perfect, and there is still a process for the society to understand the associations. There are four modes for trade associations in China to exercise their functions, namely, the extension of government control function, the cooperation between government and society, effective trade autonomy and organized multilateral credit restraint. China Cotton Association came into being after cotton liberalization and China's entry into WTO, and its function is the combination of the latter three.

China Cotton Association will provide the following specific services for members and industries:

First, information services. Association is a new platform, which collects and sorts out information from all sides, including government, enterprises, research departments and foreign cotton industry organizations. , and comprehensive analysis, objective release. Information content: (1) Macroscopically, it is the production, purchase and sale trends, domestic and international cotton textile market forecasts, price change trends, national policies, etc. (2) The micro aspect is to introduce high-quality cotton seeds and agricultural means of production, popularize advanced production management mode, publicize and advocate the management experience and advanced corporate culture of member enterprises, publicize and recommend brand products of member enterprises, and introduce foreign cotton enterprise management. Information platform: website, which mainly publishes instant information. China Cotton Association has established its own website: China Cotton Association. In the member area, members of the association can know the latest information in real time. The association will also provide links to member websites or make web pages to provide preferential advertisements for member enterprises; Member newsletter, focusing on medium and long-term market forecast, work trends of the association, experience exchange of member enterprises, etc. The journal of the association focuses on in-depth research, market operation law and theoretical discussion.

Second, contact service. First, upload and publish. Go out, please come in, understand and reflect the voices of members, put forward suggestions and requirements to relevant departments, safeguard the overall interests of the industry, and at the same time pass on the relevant macro policies of the country to members in time; The second is to organize membership activities. Organize several annual cotton meetings or forums and cotton situation analysis seminars every year, and organize experience exchange activities from time to time; Third, establish exchanges and cooperation with cotton associations and cotton industry organizations in other countries, promote international trade and technical cooperation, and give priority to recommending outstanding member enterprises to participate; Assist in solving the difficulties and problems encountered by members in quality.

Third, consulting services. Including providing policy advice and legal advice to members. Explore the establishment of cotton anti-dumping early warning mechanism, provide legal aid to members, and safeguard the interests of members and domestic cotton industry.

Fourth, training services. Cooperate with universities and research institutions, hire experts and scholars, organize all kinds of vocational training required by members, and cultivate and reserve talents for the development of the industry; Organize the compilation of cotton training materials (including cotton farmers' cotton planting manuals, basic knowledge of acquisition, inspection, processing, storage, transportation and trade, etc.), and organize overseas training and business visits for members.

Fifth, improve services. In accordance with the relevant provisions of the state, organize the selection and recommendation of high-quality brands and advertising activities to improve the overall level of cotton quality in the industry; Organize exhibitions and trade fairs, publicize the quality advantages of China cotton and China cotton spinning products through various forms, and promote China cotton and China cotton spinning products to the world; Promote the environmental protection and natural advantages of cotton, stimulate the consumption of cotton and pure cotton products, expand domestic demand, and then promote the stable development of cotton production, circulation and textile. Entrusted to organize the appraisal, popularization and application of scientific and technological achievements, and carry out the exchange and popularization of new technologies and products.

Sixth, theoretical service. Organize research on related topics to explore the practical and deep-seated problems of China's cotton industry development.

Seventh, other services. With the development of the association, the service field is constantly expanding, increasing the actual services required by members and the additional services agreed by members. For example, some enterprises suggest that hotels and guesthouses run by member enterprises all over the country can offer preferential treatment to all members (with membership cards).