To promote Taiwan’s plastics, rubber and shoemaking industries, as well as the TaipeiPLAS and Shoe Tech Taipei 2022 trade shows, the Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) held a promotional press conference on September 16. This year, the theme of these exhibitions is about smart machinery, innovative materials, and the circular economy. More than 300 manufacturers are expected to participate and showcase their latest technologies and products in order to create new business opportunities in the post-pandemic era.