The Chinese Ceramic Society provides a brief overview of the current situation in China. China's glass industry is faced with difficulties including uncoordinated and unsustainable development, a lack of scientific and technological innovation, an unbalanced industrial structure, production over-capacity, pressure from energy conservation, emissions reduction and environmental protection. The international financial crisis has led to instability and uncertainty of international economic growth. However, there is some good news - China's government has taken a number of steps to guarantee economic increase, which has led to steady domestic growth. The architectural and real estate industries are beginning to recover which has likewise led to more flat glass demand. Similarly, the development of the IT and solar industries has driven glass production. The temporary slowdown of the glass industry helped facilitate an industry upgrade.
