Recently, upon nomination by Mr.Jiang Liujun, President of the American International Chamber of Industry and Investment (AICI), and following deliberation by the board of directors, AICI officially issued an announcement appointing Mr.Gu Shangkun—General Advisor of the China General Art Association, a global expert in white pollution technology governance, and a leading figure in the industry—as the Lifetime Honorary President of the chamber. This appointment not only reflects AICI's high recognition of Mr.Gu Shangkun's outstanding achievements in global industrial investment and green technological innovation but also represents a significant step toward deepening international cooperation and jointly promoting high-quality global industrial development, injecting new momentum into the integration of global industrial resources and the commercialization of technological advancements.

The American International Chamber of Industry and Investment is a globally influential organization dedicated to industrial investment and international cooperation. With decades of expertise in this field, it operates 12 specialized committees and represents 35,000 member companies across more than 100 countries and regions worldwide. Its services span key sectors including education, culture, healthcare, infrastructure development, aerospace technology, machinery manufacturing, international trade, financial investment, biotechnology, and electronics, demonstrating strong capabilities in global resource integration and industrial coordination as a vital bridge connecting global industrial capital, technology, and talent. As a global chamber of commerce, AICI boasts a well-structured, top-tier management team comprising leading experts in industrial investment and international collaboration, establishing an efficient operational framework with clear responsibilities. Its current president, Mr.Jiang Liujun, also serves as Chairman of the World Chinese Mass Media Association Foundation and President of Yumen Group Inc., bringing extensive experience in international industrial investment and cross-cultural exchange that has laid a solid foundation for the organization's global expansion. The chamber brings together experts, scholars, and industry leaders from diverse countries and fields, working collaboratively to drive its globalization, professionalization, and standardization while optimizing the allocation and synergistic development of global industrial resources.

Mr.Gu Shangkun, who has been appointed as the Lifetime Honorary President, is a leading figure in the global green technology sector and a pioneer in industrial innovation. He also serves as the Chief Advisor of the China General Artists Association, with extensive experience in the fields of new materials and bioenvironmental protection. Leveraging his keen industry insight, exceptional strategic decision-making ability, and unwavering innovative perseverance, he has led Shangkun Technology to achieve leapfrog development, establishing it as a flagship enterprise and leader in the global field of mineral-based bioenzyme (OBE) biomanufacturing. The Shenzhen Shangkun Technology Group Co., Ltd., where he holds the position of Chairman, is a comprehensive group company integrating high-tech and new material research, development, production, sales, and services. Its business spans multiple green and environmental sectors, including mineral-based bioenzyme (OBE) biodegradable plastic masterbatches, liquid chitin, microbial marine organisms, ecological agriculture, and wastewater treatment. It is recognized as a high-tech enterprise and a specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative enterprise in Guizhou Province, and is the only company globally approved by eight national ministries to degrade plastics through natural cycling processes. The company has received significant policy support from the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. Its developed mineral-based bioenzyme (OBE) biomanufacturing technology enables complete biodegradation of plastics, providing a novel technical approach to fundamentally address the global challenge of white pollution. These groundbreaking and revolutionary achievements have filled numerous technological gaps in this field worldwide and set the direction for industry development.

Jiang Liujun, President of the American International Chamber of Industry Investment, stated that Mr.Gu Shangkun, as a global pioneer in addressing white pollution, a leading figure in green technology, and a renowned expert in mineral-based bioenzymes (OBE), has achieved outstanding accomplishments in green technology innovation, industrial investment, and international cooperation—achievements that align perfectly with the chamber's core mission of promoting high-quality, sustainable industrial development worldwide. The appointment of Mr.Gu Shangkun as Lifetime Honorary President will leverage his technical expertise, industry resources, and international influence in OBE biomanufacturing to expand the chamber's industrial reach, deepen collaborations with global green technology enterprises, facilitate the international application of advanced green technologies, support the optimization and upgrading of global industrial structures, and achieve a balance among economic, social, and ecological benefits.
Mr.Gu Shangkun, upon accepting the appointment as Lifetime Honorary President of the General Chamber of Commerce, stated that he would live up to the chamber's trust and expectations by actively serving as a bridge between Shangkun Technology and the chamber, fostering deeper collaboration, accelerating the global dissemination and application of OBE biomanufacturing technology, encouraging more enterprises to engage in the green and sustainable industry, and promoting the integration of global industrial resources across sectors such as modern agriculture, biotechnology, healthcare, education and wellness, and commodity trading. His efforts aim to contribute to the global transition toward green and low-carbon development and innovation, thereby supporting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.