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veneer was about 128,000 tonnes, a year-on-year increase The National Center for Technology Innovation–Green
of 85 percent. Building (NCTI-GB), endorsed by the Ministry of Housing
The following innovations have been developed in the and Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD) and the Ministry
rubberwood industry in China. These new materials, new of Science and Technology (MOST) is a national platform

technologies and new equipment have greatly improved the focused on decarbonising construction and promoting green
utilisation rate and added value of rubberwood. building technologies.
Innovations in processing technology such as CNC A MOU between Canada Wood and the NCTI-GB
engraving and laser cutting are widely used in the production underscores a commitment to joint efforts in resource sharing,
of rubberwood products leading to improved production technical exchange, and the development of standards and
efficiency and offering opportunities for unique designs. demonstration projects.
In addition, the surface of rubberwood veneer has been This collaboration is poised to drive advancements in
enhanced through the use of coatings and UV isobaric paste mass timber construction, with a shared goal of establishing
processes. wood as a key component in China’s green building agenda.

Today rubberwood can be made more durable with According to MoU the two entities will carry out cooperation
technology that is more environmentally friendly and safer. in the exploration of hidden carbon in buildings, the promotion
Heat treatment technology, resin impregnation technology, of modern wood structure technology, the promotion of
compaction technology and modification technology of demonstration projects and information support, jointly promote
rubberwood have improved product performance and expand the development of bamboo and wood construction industry
possible applications. and make positive contributions to global green and low-
In order to develop the rubberwood industry, China carbon development.

established the Rubber Wood and Products Innovation Alliance
in 2023. The alliance currently has more than 100 enterprise Booming wood products trade between China and
members and released the "Rubberwood Industry Chain Canada
Development Report 2024". Imports
Experts predict that consumption and demand of China's China's imports of wood products from Canada have mostly
rubberwood will continue to grow. increased between January and October 2024. China’s log

Canada Wood strengthens cooperation with China
Given the growing potential for Canadian Wood products to

play a significant role in China's construction market, Canada Khanchit Khirisutchalual
Wood has a strategic focus promoting mass timber and
hybrid construction in China with the signing of three pivotal
memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with key stakeholders
recently.
These agreements are with Treezo Group, East China
Architectural Design & Research Institute (ECADI) and the

National Center for Technology Innovation-Green Building
(NCTI-GB).