Korea hosted 11th Asian Paper Meeting at Cheju Island.

KOREA HOSTED 11TH ASIAN PAPER MEETING AT CHEJU ISLAND. One hundred and seventy delegates from Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam participated at the Asian Paper Congress for a three-day discussion on various topics. The Chinese paper industry was not represented. General economic conditions and the status of paper industries in each country were presented. Subcommittees on supply and demand of paper grades, fiber supply situations, capital investment, and environmental issues were held to exchange views between participating countries. Mr. Miyoshi, chairman of Japan Paper Association, addressed the general meeting, and stressed the following points: the Japanese paper industry is increasing production, maintaining higher operating rates, and reducing costs.