Fishing Connects the World, Sparking a Gold Rush: Dr. Zhang Song of Nutriera Group was invited to participate and deliver a keynote report on China & Southeast Asian Fishery Cooperation Conference
On 13 June, 2025, China & Southeast Asian Fishery Cooperation Conference jointly organized by China Fisheries Association (CFA) and Fuzhou Municipal Bureau of Ocean and Fishery, and supported by Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences was grandly held at Fuzhou Strait International Convention and Exhibition. Representatives of embassies and consulates, business associations, scientific researchers, industry experts and director of enterprises from China and Southeast Asia participated in the conference, discussing the innovative development path for sustainable development and collaboration opportunities of China and Southeast Asian Fisheries.
Leaders, experts, and entrepreneurs including Cui Lifeng, the president of China Fisheries Association, Weng xinping, Deputy Director of Fujian Provincial Department of Ocean and Fisheries, Chen Zonglin, Deputy Director of the Standing Committee of the Fuzhou Municipal People's Congress, Zeng Shizong, the Secretary of Fuzhou Marine and Fishery Technology Center, Li Shengli, the Executive Vice President and Secretary General of China Fisheries Association, Dr. Chen Yingcai, the Agricultural Consul of the Consulate General of Thailand in Guangzhou, Mr. Montaganti Tamting, the Marine Aquaculture Research and Development Division, Thai Fisheries Department, Shamaneng Desaiti, the Coastal Aquaculture and Development Bureau, Thai Fisheries Department, Sitzurianah bintismall, the First Secretary of the Embassy of Malaysia in China, Bao Feisi, the political and Economic Officer of the Consulate General of the Philippines in Xiamen, Professor Neil Langragan, former President of the Asian Fisheries Society, Liu Liping, the professor of Shanghai Ocean University and Chairman of the Asian Fisheries Society, Dr. Guo Zhiqing from Hainan University, Zhang Qingli, the Researcher at the Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Liu Shaochun, the president of Yueyang Yumeikang Biotechnology Co., Ltd, Zhang Zuoming, the deputy secretary general of the Malaysian Aquaculture Merchants Association, attended the meeting. Dr. Zhang Song, the vice president of Nutriera Group was invited to attend the conference and deliver a keynote speech.
Dr. Zhang Song, the vice President of Nutriera Group, made a report on the Development Model of the Belt and Road in Southeast Asia for Aquatic Enterprises
Dr. Zhang Song, the vice President of Nutriera Group, shared the aquaculture situation in Southeast Asia which occupies an important position in the global aquaculture, mainly cultivates shrimp, barracuda, tilapia and other species. Dr Zhang Song provided a detailed introduction about the production of aquatic feed in Southeast Asian countries. At present, Southeast Asian aquatic industry is still facing a lots of problems, such as lacking excellent seedling and relying on natural bait. For the domestic aquatic feed enterprise, going global has immense opportunity. Southeast Asia has great water sources, stable climate and temperature, abundant labor resources, and is backed by China's huge consumer market. This is unique conditions for the development of aquaculture.
But domestic enterprises will meet many various challenges while going global. It is necessary to choose investment methods that are suitable for enterprises, fully considering local policy, geopolitics, security situation, exchange rate fluctuations, and settlement methods. For the feed technology, it’s also necessary to reevaluate the usage of local and international raw materials so that formulate development strategies tailored to local conditions. In addition, Dr. Zhang Song shared the market expansion experience and development models of Nutriera team at Southeast Asia over the past nearly 20 years.
At last, Dr. Zhang Song said that the overseas expansion of the "Belt and Road" is full of challenges and opportunities. But due to the fierce competition in Chinese aquatic industry, domestic enterprises should seek opportunities to expand oversea markets. Nutriera Group is willing to extensive exchanges and deep cooperation with enterprises that are interested in developing overseas or integrating overseas resources for development in China.
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The sustainable development of fishery is a global common mission. China and Southeast Asian countries have broad consensus and a solid foundation for cooperation in this field. As an industry driver, Nutriera Group insists on enabling the green and high quality development of aquaculture industry with science and technology, and constantly promotes advanced technology and high quality products in Southeast Asia and the broader " Belt and Road" countries.
Nutriera Group always keeps a close eye on the industry trends and market demands. Regarding the hot trend that domestic enterprises actively expanding into overseas markets such as Southeast Asia, we can provide systemic support for Chinese enterprises and improve global influence of Chinese aquaculture industry with domestic peers by relying on our years of international experience and technical service teams stationed in more than 30 countries worldwide. Let the world aquaculture hear the voice from China.
