China’s government plays a central role in shaping the national economy by directing industry regulations, overseeing key industry and construction associations and technical bodies, and managing the state-owned enterprises that dominate the construction sector.
Within this context, advancing wood use requires active engagement with both national and regional authorities to credibly demonstrate how wood-based solutions meet national and local construction and sustainability goals. FII China has built this credibility for over 20 years and has a strong reputation for its expertise, flexibility and ability to work collaboratively with governments to advance shared goals.
In January 2025, for example, FII China hosted a national-level forum that brought together 45 senior representatives from key government affiliated organizations and leading wood construction firms. Discussions positioned wood and hybrid timber-steel/concrete systems as strategic responses to China’s slowing real estate market and rising sustainability priorities. Presentations highlighted market shifts, regulatory developments and growing policy support for low-carbon, wood-based solutions.
The forum exemplifies how co-ordinated multi-stakeholder collaboration is advancing wood as a sustainable and resilient building solution in China.
The recognition of FII’s role as a valued knowledge partner and thought leader was further affirmed in September 2025 when FII China was invited to participate in the 2025 China-ASEAN Ministerial Roundtable on Housing and Urban-Rural Development. MOHURD’s vice-minister provided a high-level endorsement of the role of wood in green building strategies and a leading Chinese architect publicly acknowledged the value of Canadian technical support. At the invitation of the China Real Estate Association, FII China presented a session on global trends and guided cross-sector discussions on policy, standards and design innovation.
