The Annual Meeting of the Asian Printing Exhibition Federation (Asia Print) 2025 was held on May 16, 2025 in Room E201 in the Shunyi Hall of The China International Exhibition Center, Beijing. Out of the 14 Asian countries in the alliance, representatives from printing associations and national printing exhibition organizers across 10 Asian countries and regions, including China, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the UAE, gathered to discuss key issues such as deepening cooperation among alliance members, international and regional collaboration, and industry exhibition planning. A new leadership was democratically elected during the meeting, with Yang Bin, Vice President of the Printing and Printing Equipment Industries Association of China (PEIAC), elected as the President of the alliance, marking a new phase of collaboration in Asia’s printing industry.

The meeting began with a one-minute tribute to the alliance’s founding members, Mr. Wang DeMao and Mr. John Chua from the Philippines, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the Asian printing industry in general and Asia Print organisation in particular. Subsequently, over 20 representatives from organizations such as the Bangladesh Printing Industries Association, Japan’s JPMA, South Korea’s E&Ex Co., Malaysia’s SFTCPPA, and the Philippines’ PIAP introduced themselves, showcasing the extensive participation of Asia’s printing industry chain. China as the host, PEIAC was represented by Vice Chairman Yang Bin, Deputy Secretary-General Wang Fengna, International Director A Jixin, CPSC General Manager Shi Kaibing, Exhibition Director Wang Jinming, and Senior Project Manager Pu Xiaoying.

Following a democratic voting system, the meeting elected the new leadership team of the Asian Printing Exhibition Alliance:

President Yang Bin (China, Vice Chairman of the Printing and Printing Equipment Industries Association of China),
First Vice President Ms. Belle Yam (Malaysia, Managing Director of Kaizer Exhibitions),
Second Vice President Mr. Zulkor Shahin (Bangladesh, International Affairs Representative of the Bangladesh Printing Industries Association).
A Jixin, Deputy Director of the International Department of PEIAC, was appointed as the Alliance Secretary-General.

During the leadership transition ceremony, Ms. Belle Yam handed over the alliance’s official seal, symbolizing its mission, to President Yang Bin. She reflected on the alliance’s efforts to maintain engagement during the pandemic through online meetings and industry surveys. She expressed gratitude to all members, “The resilience of the Asian Printing Exhibition Federation stems from the unwavering commitment of every member. I look forward to seeing the alliance reach new heights under the new leadership.”

President Yang Bin stated in his inaugural speech, “”Being elected as Federation President is both an honor and a responsibility.” He particularly acknowledged the contributions of former President Belle Yam: “During the most challenging period of the pandemic, Belle kept the alliance active, and her dedication deserves our utmost respect. Moving forward, we will build upon the cooperative framework she established, striving to make the Asia Print one of the most influential regional industry organizations globally.” Representatives such as Mr. Takeshi Hirotsune, General Manager of Japan’s JPMA, and Sean Shin, Chief Manager of South Korea’s E&Ex Co., also voiced their eagerness to deepen collaboration under the new leadership.

The meeting confirmed that an exchange event will be held in Malaysia in August 2025.

This meeting marked the largest and most participative gathering in the history of Asia Print. With the inauguration of the new leadership, the alliance has embarked on a new chapter of “unity and collaboration, innovation-driven development, and inclusive growth” starting from the Beijing meeting, aiming to secure a stronger voice for Asia’s printing industry within the global industrial chain.