Tiangong International Successfully Holds the Third Session of the Third Workers’ Congress          On April 14, the third session of the Tiangong International Workers' Congress was successfully held and achieved complete success. Attended by 120 employee representatives, company management, and members of the Trade Union Committee, the congress was chaired by Chief Executive Officer Zhu Zefeng.         2023 marks a pivotal year for Tiangong International as it advances high-quality development, deepens management reforms, and strives to reach new heights in the industry. In this context, the Company solemnly convened the third session of the Third Workers' Congress, aiming to thoroughly implement its overall development strategy and objectives, and mobilize all employees to provide suggestions and participate in decision-making to achieve the Company’s overall planning and development goals.         At the congress, General Manager Wu Suojun delivered a corporate work report titled “Maintaining Resolute Determination and Steadfast Action to Advance Toward New Heights in Industrial Development”, and presented the recommendations for the work in 2023. He particularly emphasized deepening the employee compensation system, strengthening the acquisition and application of production process and technical knowledge, and accelerating innovation-driven initiatives. Yan Ronghua, Chairman of the Trade Union, presented a union work report titled “Shouldering Responsibility, Fulfilling Representative Roles, and Setting a Positive Image”. In the report, he summarized the implementation of proposals from the previous session of the Workers’ Congress and the Union’s work over the past year, and also clarified the direction and plans for the Trade Union’s work.         In the afternoon, group plenary sessions were held for the Administrative Representatives Group, Representatives Group of Jurong Enterprise Management Department, Mould Steel Representatives Group, High-Speed Steel Representatives Group, and Cutting Tools Representatives Group, with relevant department heads attending the meeting as non-voting participants. The groups conducted deliberations on the work reports delivered by General Manager Wu Suojun and by Trade Union Chairman Yan Ronghua. The representatives diligently fulfilled their duties, actively shared their insights and reflections on both reports, and put forward numerous valuable suggestions for enhancing company management. Zhu Xiaokun, Chairman of the Board of Directors, participated in the group meeting of the Representative Group of Jurong Enterprise Management Department. He listened to the deliberations on the reports by General Manager Wu Suojun and Union Chairman Yan Ronghua, expressed full affirmation of the suggestions raised by the representatives on production management and employee livelihoods, and provided responses to each.         During the closing session, Xu Shaoqi, Vice Chairman of the Trade Union, summarized and reported on the proposals received during this Workers' Congress. The statistics showed that a total of 173 valuable suggestions were collected from the representatives, covering various aspects of company management and employee welfare. Regarding these opinions and suggestions, the Company will further clarify responsible entities, and publicize them through various channels, ensuring that every case will receive a response and every matter will be followed up on.          At the closing session, Zhu Xiaokun, Chairman of the Board of Directors, delivered an important speech titled “Making Contributions to the Country and Seeking Happiness for Our Employees is Our Corporate Purpose”.          Chairman Zhu Xiaokun stated that he highly agrees with the corporate work report for 2022 and the plans for 2023 presented by General Manager Wu Suojun, as well as the report by Trade Union Chairman Yan Ronghua on the implementation status of proposals from the Second Session of the Third Workers' Congress in 2022. This fully demonstrates that the Company highly values the suggestions and opinions raised by the worker representatives and treats them as key priorities in corporate management. The Company and the Trade Union attached great importance to the implementation of these proposals from the worker representatives, in order to enhance their sense of honor, responsibility and commitment, while encouraging all departments to better utilize the opinions and suggestions from front-line employees, improve the Company’s various tasks in high-quality development, and achieve continuous improvement. Only in this way can all employees be united as one, work effectively. Only in this way can our company move steadily and achieve better development.         Chairman Zhu Xiaokun emphasized that the representatives came from the staff, from the frontline of production, and from different posts. By diligently fulfilling their duties, they convey matters the Company most seeks to understand, problems it most wishes to resolve, and situations it most desires to discern. This will ensure all corporate operations benefit from the broad support and dedication of employees, and enable all Tiangong workers to work together and strive diligently toward the Company’s annual goals.         Chairman Zhu Xiaokun pointed out that during the afternoon group meetings, some suggestions might appear minor, yet they actually reflect significant management issues. Whether it involves cafeteria queuing, setting up smoking rooms, or expanding restroom facilities, all these precisely reflect the needs of frontline employees. The senior management staff may not be fully aware of such issues. The employees can report such issues at the Workers’ Congress. It is good way for the Company to practice the concept of “treating employees’ matters as top priorities”. These matters must be properly addressed. Only by effectively handling every minor matter can employees feel content and motivated to tackle larger challenges.        Chairman Zhu Xiaokun emphasized that the Company’s development purpose is to contribute to the nation and seek happiness for employees. This is not merely a slogan. It must be put into tangible practice. Our enterprise has grown under the favorable economic environment created by the nation and has progressed within the socialist system. For this, we must express our gratitude to our Party and country. Therefore, it is both natural and well-deserved for the company to pay taxes diligently and fulfill its social responsibilities. Chairman Zhu Xiaokun further stressed that pursuing happiness for employees means ensuring that every staff member genuinely feels that working in Tiangong is a proud decision of their lifetime. To truly achieve this purpose, we need to give opportunities to employees to speak up anytime and anywhere. Even when the directors of each workshop lead their employees in morning briefing every day, they should also listen to the employees' feedback. Chairman Zhu Xiaokun specifically required that managers at all levels, regardless of the form of the meeting they hold, must allocate time for participants to express their opinions and suggestions. Only in this way can every meeting achieve multiplied outcomes with minimal effort.         To seek happiness for employees, it is necessary to carefully listen to their feedback, understand the difficulties they face in actual work, share their opinions in a practical way, constantly improve and enhance them. So our employees not only work hard but also feel a sense of honor in participating and take pride in accomplishing their tasks. This is also a major initiative to build the core competitiveness of our workforce. To seek happiness for employees, it is necessary to reflect their reasonable demands, gather their wisdom, and help these in difficulties, making every employee, especially those in special difficulties, have hope, aspiration and reliance for a better life. We must never turn a blind eye or a deaf ear. We must maintain communication and exchange with these employees, inspiring their confidence and courage to rebuild their lives and making them deeply feel that it is happy and worthwhile to work in Tiangong.         Chairman Zhu Xiaokun pointed out that happiness is earned through striving, and striving itself is a form of happiness. We must deeply understand, just as all employees do, that happiness is achieved through hard work. It is impossible to enjoy a happy life without working. Success requires personal dedication. No one will hand you a free lunch, and there are no saviors in this world. He particularly emphasized that splendor in life is created through action, not through inaction.         Chairman Zhu Xiaokun requested that all representatives convey the spirit of today's congress and the work decisions and arrangements for 2023 back to their respective departments. He emphasized the importance of thoroughly communicating this year's compensation reform requirements to employees.         At the end of the congress, Chairman Zhu Xiaokun shared the motivating words, "those with goals lie awake; those without goals lie asleep," with all participants. He expressed his wishes for every Tiangong employee to find joy in work, happiness in life, and good health. He also hoped that all representatives attending this congress would fulfill their duties diligently, live up to expectations and stay at the forefront.         The Third Session of the third Workers’ Congress was convened under the circumstances where the Company was continuously deepening its compensation system reform and striving to achieve high-quality development. Held amid severe challenges in the global economic environment, this congress served as a crucial forum for aligning perspectives, enhancing understanding, and ensuring the smooth advancement of the Company's reform and development initiatives. Centered on the core themes of deepening reforms, driving innovation, and refining management, this congress is poised to play a significant role in clarifying the Company’s forward direction, pooling the collective wisdom of all employees, and consolidating efforts to achieve the overall development goals.     ...

         Fulfilling Duties and Responsibility, Living Up to the Honor of Representative - Tiangong International Successfully Holds Second Session of Third Workers' Congress         On April 13, 2022, the second session of Tiangong International Third Workers’ Congress was successfully convened and concluded with great success. Nearly one hundred worker representatives, company management, and members of the Trade Union Committee attended the congress. The congress was presided over by Deputy General Manager Zhu Zefeng.         General Manager Wu Suojun and Trade Union Chairman Yan Ronghua delivered work reports to the congress respectively. Zhu Xiaokun, NPC Deputy and Chairman of the Board of Tiangong International, attended the congress and delivered an important speech. The Administrative Representative Group, Mould Steel Representative Group, High-Speed Steel Representative Group, and Representative Group of Cutting Tools Business Division conducted group deliberations and discussions on the company work report, the union work report, and various suggestions. They particularly solicited opinions from all representatives and held discussions on how to establish a joint prevention and protection management mechanism for workplace safety. The representatives diligently fulfilled their duties, offered suggestions, and put forward many highly valuable recommendations. The four representative groups collectively submitted 259 suggestions, covering all aspects of company management.        Chairman Zhu Xiaokun participated in the group discussion of the Mould Steel Representative Group. He fully affirmed the suggestions put forward by the representatives regarding production management, and joint prevention and control of safety and environmental protection. Zhu Xiaokun expressed his appreciation, noting that the worker representatives were increasingly conscious of their roles, they performed their duties diligently, spoke openly and exhaustively, and shared their perspectives. He was very proud of the report given by General Manager Wu Suojun. The representatives stated that despite the severe pandemic nationwide, Tiangong employees maintained stable work and enjoyed secure livelihoods, expressing profound gratitude for their fortunate circumstances. They expressed deep satisfaction with the report by Union Chairman Yan Ronghua. The suggestions and opinions put forward by the employees were addressed and implemented one by one. Particularly commendable was the proposal to “reduce the number of joint prevention and control units” in safety management, which was deemed highly effective and worthy of recognition.        Chairman Zhu Xiaokun urged all worker representatives to fulfill their duties conscientiously, live up to the honor of their role, and exemplify leadership in their positions. He encouraged them not to disappoint the Company’s expectations nor betray the employees’ trust, but to actively contribute ideas and exercise their representative powers during their tenure, for example, offering suggestions on our production, operations, management optimization, technological innovation, and the establishment of a joint prevention and protection management mechanism for workplace safety, all to help enhance the company's management standards. By exercising their representative powers, they can help elevate the Company’s management standards.        Chairman Zhu Xiaokun shared an adage with all representatives: “A single flower does not make spring; a hundred flowers in bloom bring spring to the garden.” The development of Tiangong has always advanced by responding to challenges and seizing opportunities. Tiangong employees have the courage, wisdom and strength to overcome any difficulties and obstacles. Within the Tiangong family, we not only strive to make achievements but also share the fruits brought by the Company’s development. We are committed to forging a distinctive path toward common prosperity for all Tiangong employees, ensuring they can work joyfully and live a happy life in the Company. Following the highest development concept of the Company, we will forge ahead and make more splendid achievements!  ...

Jiangsu Tiangong Cemented Carbide Technology Co., Ltd. Commences Full-Scale Production         Since April 2022, Jiangsu Tiangong Cemented Carbide Technology Co., Ltd., located in the Danyang Development Zone, has progressively initiated production operations.         Established in 2021 as a subsidiary of Tiangong International Company Limited, the Company specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of carbide rods, solid cutting tools, and indexable inserts. It is the first domestic professional manufacturer capable of simultaneously producing carbide rods, indexable inserts, and solid carbide cutting tools.         According to the Company’s plan, it will achieve a production capacity of over 300 tons of carbide rods, 10 million pieces of indexable cutting tools, and 1.5 million pieces of solid carbide cutting tools.         The Company is committed to providing professional cemented carbide products, integrated solutions, and comprehensive services to customers across industries such as 3C electronics, mould making, general machinery, automotive, aerospace, and military.公司致力于在3C电子、模具、通用机械、汽车、航天航空、军工等行业领域为客户提供专业的硬质合金产品、整体解决方案和完整服务。         The Company boasts a highly skilled R&D team, and a complete cemented carbide production chain. Its R&D and manufacturing equipment represent advanced or industry-leading standards both domestically and internationally, meeting the research and production needs of cemented carbide products. Its main products include carbide rods, solid carbide tools, and indexable tools.          Based on years of experience in metal material production and management, the Company has fully mastered the advanced production process for carbide products, including ingredient formulation, mixing, atomization, forming, sintering, and machining. By employing high-quality raw materials (tungsten carbide powder, cobalt powder) sourced globally and adopting smart factory management concepts, the Company integrates advanced equipment and processes to manufacture multiple grades of high-quality carbide rods, including solid round rods and internally cooled hole rods, thereby supplying high-quality raw materials for solid carbide tools. These rods undergo grinding, post-treatment, and coating with advanced techniques to produce high-performance solid carbide tools. Additionally, the indexable CNC inserts produced from high-quality raw materials represent high-end carbide products and symbolize the Company’s technical expertise. These products have experienced rapid growth due to their high efficiency, cost-effectiveness, high utilization rates, energy savings, environmental benefits, and adaptability to high-speed cutting requirements, finding extensive applications in machining fields such as automotive, machinery, aerospace, steel, machine tools, and military industry. ...

The First Intelligent Production Line of Tiangong High-End Powder Tap Project Is Put Into Operation in April         In early April 2022, the first intelligent production line for Tiangong High-End Powder Tap Project was officially put into operations in Danyang Economic Development Zone. The first production line incorporates over 60 sets of equipment, including thread grinders, CNC lathes, square grinders, groove grinders, cylindrical grinders, tip trimmers, forming centerless grinders and cleaning equipment.         Compared to the Company’s existing tap production facilities, this project represents a comprehensive upgrade in equipment, featuring the world-leading tool manufacturing machinery. For pre-heat treatment processes, the precise digital-controlled machine tool is sourced from Japan. The quenching equipment includes vacuum quenching and tempering furnaces from Shanghai Fulcrum. The outer circle grinding is carried out using forming centerless grinder, and post-heat treatment is completed with German thread grinder. The equipment for grinding grooves and squares and other processes are all intelligent CNC machine tools.         The High-End Powder Tap Project has been planned according to requirements for modernization, intelligence, automation and high-quality standards from the very beginning of its design. The product quality is expected to meet top international standards, enabling them to replace imported taps from renowned foreign brands. Furthermore, leveraging the independent production advantages of Tiangong powder materials, the project will drive the transformation and upgrading of Tiangang’s series of cutting tool products. It will expand the global brand influence of Tiangong's high-end precision cutting tools, establishing it as a premier tap brand in China and even the world. This positions Tiangong to dominate the Chinese market, Simultaneously, it will expand market share in international industrial-grade sectors, automotive repair industries, and aerospace precision applications. This project will address the demand for high-end tools in advanced manufacturing, breaking international monopolies on critical precision tools and filling domestic gaps in this field. ...

With High Spirits to the Grand Congress, Fulfilling Duties and Responsibilities - Zhu Xiaokun, NPC Deputy and Chairman of the Board of Tiangong International, Attends the Two Sessions in Beijing          The First Session of the Fourteen National People’s Congress (NPC) will be convened in Beijing on March 5. On the morning of March 3, carrying the expectations and trust of the people of Zhenjiang, Zhu Xiaokun, NPC Deputy and Chairman of the Board of Tiangong International, departed for Beijing to attend the NPC session.         Zhu Xiaokun has consistently focused on how private enterprises can transform, upgrade, and enhance their growth speed. He has previously put forward multiple proposals related to people's livelihood and industrial development. For this NPC session, based on industrial development and livelihood improvement, Zhu Xiaokun submitted four proposals, including reducing market energy prices, strengthening the market-oriented operation of the energy sector and enhancing the market competitiveness of the manufacturing industry, especially small and medium-sized enterprises; developing advanced manufacturing clusters and making breakthroughs in critical “bottleneck” technologies, supporting R&D of key technologies and production of high-end products through methods like export tax rebates and increased R&D expense rewards; encouraging enterprises to pay more for endowment insurance, retaining more talents and providing them with more retirement security; supporting and encouraging private enterprises to participate in rural revitalization, advocating “one enterprise assisting one village, one enterprise linking one village”, promoting the industrial revitalization in rural areas, and providing key suggestions.         As a re-elected private entrepreneur and NPC deputy from Zhenjiang City, Zhu Xiaokun said that as a NPC deputy, he feels both honored and deeply responsible. He stated that he will deeply cherish the trust and responsibility bestowed by the Party and the people, diligently execute his sacred responsibilities as a people’s representative with unwavering political enthusiasm and pragmatic work attitude, convey the opinions and suggestions he gathered during his extensive visits to local enterprises and people in the early stage, speak up for Zhenjiang, and fully demonstrate the mental outlook of Zhenjiang's representatives. ...

With High Spirits to the Grand Congress, Striving Vigorously Toward the Future - Zhu Xiaokun, NPC Deputy and Chairman of the Board of Tiangong International, Attends the Two Sessions in Beijing The Fifth Session of the Thirteenth National People's Congress (NPC) will be held in Beijing on March 5. Carrying the expectations and trust of the people of Zhenjiang, Zhu Xiaokun, NPC Deputy and Chairman of the Board of Tiangong International, departed for Beijing on February 28 to attend the NPC session. Zhao Liqun, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Danyang Municipal People's Congress, along with other leaders, attended the farewell ceremony. They presented flowers to Zhu Xiaokun, extending their warm congratulations and best wishes. They expressed their hope that he would fully exercise his rights as a deputy in accordance with the law, diligently deliberate on all the motions and reports of the congress, fulfill the glorious mission of a NPC deputy, and effectively voice the wishes and concerns of the people. They also urged him to gain a thorough understanding of the spirit of the congress, bring back its key guidance, and contribute to accelerating high-quality development in Danyang. During this NPC, Zhu Xiaokun submitted four proposals concerning industrial development priorities, export tax rebates and rural revitalization. His proposals include: manufacturing high-alloy and powder steel products manufactured from scrap steel, extending the value-added tax (VAT) immediate levy-and-refund policy for comprehensive resource utilization, strict controlling market prices of electricity and other energy sources, supporting manufacturing enterprises, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, permitting the lawful use of medium-frequency furnaces, rolling mills and forging equipment for producing high-end special steel products, supporting technological upgrades for energy conservation, facilitating approvals for energy, environmental and safety assessments, enhancing rural revitalization efforts, increasing R&D investment to breakthrough international “bottleneck” technologies, encouraging exports of high-end steel products, and continuing to implement export tax rebates for products in the steel sub-sectors. As one of the few NPC deputies from private enterprises in Jiangsu Province and the sole entrepreneur representative from Zhenjiang, Zhu Xiaokun emphasized the weighty responsibility of his role. He pledged to faithfully fulfill the duties and missions of an NPC deputy, bear in mind the people's great trust, diligently execute his sacred responsibilities as a people’s representative with unwavering political enthusiasm and pragmatic work attitude, convey the opinions and suggestions he gathered during his extensive visits to local enterprises and people in the early stage, speak up for Zhenjiang, and fully demonstrate the mental outlook of Zhenjiang's representatives....