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An interview with Chen Yijin, vice president of Fuji Xerox (China) Co. Ltd., is presented. He notes that the company has always been a supporter of the advancement and promotion of digital printing to improve China's printing industry. He mentions that the inkjet press on display at the exhibition is a color continuous-feed printing system. He cites that theFuji Xerox 2800 inkjet press has been launched simultaneously in all countries.

The article presents an analysis on technologies including silver-halide, printing or digital press that will be dominant in China's photo imaging industry. It provides detailed discussion concerning the advantages and disadvantages of the mentioned technologies. It also notes the competition of notable photo imaging manufacturers such as Fuji Xerox and Kodak. It concludes that consumables supply, equipment, and personnel training and after-sale services will be the key competitive influences.

An interview with Poh Chi Kun, managing director of the Eastman Kodak Co.'s Consumer Digital Imaging Group in China, is presented. When asked about the measures to be used for Kodak Express stores to attract customers, he refers to the company's model of bringing images to the daily life of customers in the form of ornaments, photobooks, and digital albums. He also mentions that Kodak will focus on the film supply in China to keep up with the development in film photography.

The article offers views from industry traders concerning the decreasing number of photofinishing stores in China. It emphasizes that traders are worried about the impact of the decreasing number of photofinishing stores which will lead to diminishing advertising effect and a weaker consumption reminder to consumers. Moreover, it also discusses opinions regarding the role of photoindustry shores in the digital age.

The article provides a view of wedding photography businesses in towns and counties in China. The author provides a retrospect for Shengfang town's history of wedding photography studio industry, dating back to the latter 1990s. He anticipates that low-quality printing products will go on to thrive in the rural market in the near future in China as long as inkjet printed products keep on penetrating the low-end market.

Information about the 4th All in Print China exhibition which was organized by Fujifilm Corp. and Fuji Xerox Co. Ltd. in November 2011 in Shanghai, China is presented. It mentions that the exhibition was under the guidance of Photo Imaging News group president Don Franz. It cites that the exhibition includes 2800 boasts the highest color printing speed, best color print and smallest footprint.

Information about several topics discussed at the ceremony affirming the merger of China Lucky Film Group Corporation (China Lucky) into the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) held in Beijing, China on September 23, 2011 is presented. It indicates that the reorganization will allow Lucky Film to integrate into CASC's overall development strategy. At the same time, CASC will actively remake Lucky Film into a maker of high-end film materials and equipment.

The article reports on developments at photofinishing company Imaging Solutions AG (ISAG) four months after the closure of its office in Beijing, China in 2009. It mentions the plight of the four employees, who received a notice from its headquarters telling them to shut down the office. It also notes the issues that were left unresolved by the company including license registry cancellation by the industry and tax departments, the transfer of customer after-sales services and compensation.

The article reports on the developments in Kodak, a photo industry. It features the new products of Kodak in their conference in Beijing, China for the first half of 2009, which includes the Z980 high-zoom Z series single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera, fashionably-designed M420 digital camera, and the Kodak ZX1 high-definition pocket video camera. Moreover, the company has also announced new leaders for its Consumer Digital Imaging Group which includes Jack Chen, Tony Fu, and Seck Wee Tan.

The article reports that Eastman Kodak Co.'s Kodak Image Club launches its flagship store in Beijing, China on October 18, 2011. It mentions that Kodak's branching out into more business areas intends to go beyond photography service, photofinishing, imaging accessories. According to Kodak's Lois Lebeque, the new store will provide personalized creative products and solutions to customers.