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A Three Days Event was Held in China to Enhance English Teaching Skills

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6 years ago

July 31, 2019

Beijing – A forum was held to enhance China’s English education with a global vision. The 2019 Global English Education China Assembly was held on Friday in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province. There was a crowd of more than 2,600 English-language teachers and experts from home and abroad. In addition, there were new opportunities for communication and mutual learning between several civilizations.

The forum ran as a three days event in which the participants shared their experience in academic research and practical teaching. The event was themed “English Education in China: A New Era, a Shared Vision”. The forum had 12 other sub-themes including literacy education and teacher development. It was aimed to empower the English language teach in China through experts from home and abroad.

Zhang Zexi, a member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference National Committee, said, “The domestic English education circle shall further expand foreign exchanges and collaborations to accelerate promoting the modernization of English education as an effort to construct the country’s new pattern of overall opening-up. Socialism with Chinese Characteristics strides into the new era. The Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation provides new opportunities for English education in China.”

The forum was also joined by English education experts including Christopher Powers who is the director at the TESOL International Association, and Rod Ellis who is the research professor at the School of Education at Curtin University in Perth. All the experts have suggested that the English language has become a tool for people to exchange ideas in science, technology, humanities, and other social sciences. Hence the teaching material should be focused on the English curriculum in every country.

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Turkish Textile Giant Sun Textile Solution Proposal for Drought

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February 4, 2025

Jenny Jackson

While the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations (UN) are seeking solutions to combat drought through various projects, Ekoten Textile, a subsidiary of Turkey’s textile giant Sun Textile, has developed a groundbreaking project in collaboration with a technology startup to minimize the intensive water consumption in the textile industry. This pioneering project, the first of its kind globally, will enable the recycling and reuse of up to 90% of the water used in textile production.

Drought is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. According to WHO data, 40% of the global population is struggling with water scarcity. By 2030, up to 700 million people could be forced to migrate due to drought. The unconscious use of water in global production processes plays a significant role in the rapid depletion of clean water resources.

The textile industry is one of the sectors with the highest water consumption. In Turkey, while the food industry consumes 22% of the water used for industrial purposes, the textile sector follows closely with 18%. For instance, producing an average of 40 tons of products daily requires 2,500 tons of water, equivalent to the daily water consumption of approximately 10,000 people.

CLEAN WATER RESOURCES FOR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EVERY DAY!

In textile production, where clean water resources are heavily consumed, the innovative success of the Turkish company stands out as a global best practice. This initiative will shape the future of the industry. The wastewater recycling project, developed through intensive R&D efforts, will ensure that over 90% of the required water is sourced from recycled supplies.

The reuse of wastewater in production will transform the fate of countries operating in the textile sector. By preventing the use of clean water resources for textile production, this project will free up clean water sources that can meet the daily needs of hundreds of thousands of people.

R&D ACTIVITIES IN 38 COUNTRIES WITH 380 PARTNERS!

Sun Textile places great emphasis on R&D activities, conducting research and development efforts with 380 partners across 38 countries. Sun Textile and its subsidiary Ekoten Textile export nearly 90% of their production, solidifying their identity as a leading exporter. The company ships products to numerous destinations worldwide, including European countries, the UK, and the US. Sun Textile, the leading ready-to-wear exporter in the Aegean Region, achieved a consolidated turnover of 250 million euros in the third quarter of 2024, continuing its active growth trajectory.

OFFERING CUSTOM DESIGNS TO CUSTOMERS

Sun Textile provides its own designed collections to leading brands in Europe and the UK. Ekoten Textile, its subsidiary, is among the most respected knitted fabric manufacturers in Turkey and Europe.

With a dedicated sales team for each major customer group and five design offices in three different countries, Sun Textile creates designs tailored to its customers’ needs. Its largest clients include the Inditex Group, H&M, Jimmy Key, Tesco, Kiabi, Marks & Spencer, and Next.

Sun Textile also extends its sustainability approach to social responsibility, notably for its high ratio of female employees. The company, which went public in 2022, is also listed in dividend indexes.