Textile Industry's Party Building Wave: From Red Genes to Industrial Competitiveness

Ahead of July 1, 2025, over a dozen textile giants—including Shenghong, Weiqiao, Tongkun, Hengli, Erdos, Dasheng, Hodo, Dali Silk, Anhui Huamao, and Yuedai Textile—held intensive Party-building events. From commendations to study tours, from lectures to chorus performances, the formats varied, but a clear industrial logic emerges: amid rising costs, demand fragmentation, and green transition pressures, firms are leveraging organizational cohesion to boost resilience.

Common Themes in Party-Building Activities

These events are not isolated political rituals but share a highly consistent agenda. At Shenghong's 'Two Excellences and One First' commendation conference, Party Secretary Miao Hangen explicitly linked Party-building with four areas: business operations, management system optimization, work style improvement, and talent development. This essentially treats Party-building as a management tool rather than mere ideological propaganda.

Dasheng Group's celebration had deeper historical roots—it marked the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Nantong Independent Party Branch at Dasheng Cotton Mill. This century-old enterprise packaged Zhang Jian's entrepreneurial spirit, red genes, craftsmanship, and patriotism into 'Dasheng Culture,' aiming to reduce intergenerational communication costs through cultural identity.

Hodo Group chose the four dimensions of Yan'an Spirit—firm political direction, seeking truth from facts, serving the people wholeheartedly, and self-reliance with hard struggle—as its corporate action guide. This translation of revolutionary narrative into management philosophy is common during transitions from family businesses to modern enterprises.

Industrial Impact: How Organizational Power Translates into Productivity

Public disclosures show these activities have yielded measurable organizational outcomes. Erdos Group reported 13 party committees, 8 general branches, 92 branch committees covering 1,956 members; 13 grassroots branches were rated as 'strong fortress' units. Behind these honors lies innovation momentum driven by Party-building and mass organizations.

Tongkun Group's red study tour chose Zunyi—the turning point of the Long March. Chairman Chen Shiliang, Party Secretary Xu Jinxiang, and Deputy Secretary Chen Lei personally led 650 members. Tongkun explicitly compared its corporate spirit of 'unity, struggle, pragmatism, innovation' to the Long March spirit, stressing that 'no matter how hard the road, as long as people are united and steps steady, we can get through.' This narrative has practical mobilizing significance amid overcapacity and price wars in the chemical fiber sector.

Hengli Group's red light-and-shadow creative performance competition showcased youthful attempts at Party-building. Twelve branches adapted classic red films with historical interpretation and job insights. This immersive education engages millennial and Gen Z employees more effectively than traditional lectures.

Practical Recommendations

For Buyers - Prioritize suppliers with active Party-building: they typically have stronger organizational stability and lower delivery default risk. - At equal quotes, prefer factories with 'Party Member Pioneer Posts' or 'Model Posts'—these often have better quality control and schedule discipline. - For export orders to Europe or America, inquire about suppliers' ESG practices; Party-building content on 'green transition' can serve as compliance evidence.

For Foreign Trade Enterprises - During client visits or factory audits, display Party-building exhibition halls or honor walls as 'soft power' assets, especially for markets in Southeast Asia or the Middle East that value government-business relations. - Monitor technical projects emerging from Party-building (e.g., Dali Silk's red silk cultural creations)—these often qualify for policy subsidies or priority procurement channels. - Use Party-building training systems to cultivate compliance awareness and stress resilience in foreign trade teams, particularly when facing anti-dumping investigations or green barriers; organizational discipline can translate into efficiency advantages.