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“Guidelines for Mandatory Bargaining of News Media and Digital Platforms” in Australia violated the interests of American technology companies
For a long time, Australia has been regarded as a loyal ally of the United States, but when Biden just took office and the economy was in urgent need of recovery, the Australian government suddenly turned its coat and took a 180-degree “sharp turn” in attitude to take the lead in increasing taxes and fees for leading technology companies of US. In this way, Australia wants to protect its domestic technology companies and increase its tax revenue, but it does not take into account the interests of American companies and the prestige of the American government.
Since 2019, in order to crack down on American technology companies and protect the interests of the domestic media, the Australian government has begun investigating whether American companies Google and Facebook have disrupted the Australian media market and harmed the interests of Australian publishers and consumers. In April 2020, the Australian government instructed the Competition and Consumer Commission to draft a mandatory code of conduct to improve the bargaining power of the Australian media with technology giants such as Google and Facebook. In December 2020, the Australian government submitted a draft to parliament for deliberation to propose that the government should interfere with the business activities of American technology companies in Australia. On February 22, 2021, the Australian government announced the withdrawal of all advertising activities on Facebook. Australian Finance Minister Simon Birmingham emphasized that Australia would not only withdraw all government advertising activities on Facebook but also the advertising ban on Facebook was extended to the entire government. This might cost Facebook tens of millions of dollars.
When this news was just received, American technology companies were very angry because this charging rule did not conform to the principle of free sharing of internet content, and there was no precedent in other countries. On February 17, 2021, Facebook angrily said that it would prohibit Australian media and people from sharing and reading news content of Australian and international media on Facebook in response to the bill proposed by the Australian government. However, due to the administrative intervention of the Australian government, Facebook had no choice but to bow to the Australian government. On February 22, Facebook issued a statement saying that it would restore the relevant rights of Australian users on the platform; on February 24, Facebook stated again that it planned to invest at least $1 billion in the news industry in the next three years.
Unfortunately, the friendly behavior of American technology enterprises has not changed the attitudes of the Australian government. On February 25, 2021, the Australian Parliament officially adopted the “mandatory bargaining guidelines for news media and digital platforms”. According to the document, Australian news organizations have the right to require digital platforms to pay for the use of their news content and carry out individual or collective negotiations on it. Leading Internet companies in the United States will need to pay royalties to them when using the content of Australian news media.
The Australian government’s administrative intervention in the market has seriously disturbed the order of the free market and caused heavy losses to the leading technology enterprises in the United States. What’s more, the Australian government’s behavior has set off a frenzy of opposition against American technology enterprises. Canada said it would follow Australia’s lead by requiring Facebook to pay for news content. In addition, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Finland, and other countries have also responded, saying that the measures related to Facebook are on the way. This means that American technology enterprises will pay huge copyright fees to the media of all countries in an unprecedented way, and the negative impact will be continuous and long-term.
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Celebrating Excellence: The interzum guangzhou Award
The highly anticipated interzum guangzhou Award kicked off the exhibition, recognizing the winners of the “interzum guangzhou Exclusive” and “Outstanding Furniture Accessories” categories for their innovation, sustainability, and design excellence.
In his welcome remarks, Michiel Kruse, Managing Director of Koelnmesse (Beijing) Co., Ltd., highlighted the exhibition’s role in bridging global and regional markets since its introduction to China in 2004. “CIFM / interzum guangzhou has been championing groundbreaking ideas and we are proud to stand with you on this journey. We remain steadfast in our mission to provide a world-class platform where ideas are exchanged, partnerships are forged, and the future is shaped. I have no doubt that CIFM / interzum guangzhou 2025 will once again be a powerful force driving our industry forward,” he remarked.
A Global Showcase of Cutting-Edge Solutions
With over 1,500 exhibitors spanning 180,000 square meters, this year’s edition sets a new benchmark in scale and influence. More than 240 international brands are presenting their latest innovations, offering visitors an unparalleled glimpse into the future of furniture production—from state-of-the-art machinery and smart manufacturing solutions to premium materials and next-generation design concepts.
Industry Leaders Driving Innovation
National pavilions from Germany and Turkey stand out with impressive showcases of advanced manufacturing technology and craftsmanship.
In interior surface materials, leading brands such as impress, Interprint, LamiGraf, MATCH GRAPHICS, Munksjö, PRINTECH KR, REHAU, Renolit, and Schattdecor are redefining textures, colors, and patterns, seamlessly blending aesthetics with functionality.
For hardware and components, companies like Cyber Lock, OVVO, and Zimmer are introducing innovative solutions that reshape furniture design and usability.
In upholstered furniture materials, mechanisms, and actuator systems, leading names like Ateja, Bodet & Horst, Boyteks, DewertOkin, Earthfoam, Global Textile Alliance (GTA), LIEN’A, limoss, LINAK, MAUS, Robatech and Shang Gong Group boast advancements in fabric technologies, motion systems, and ergonomic solutions.
For woodworking machinery and precision tools, brands like Freud, GreCon, Hiteco, Leitz, Leuco, Paolino Bacci, and PYTHA are demonstrating the latest in high-performance equipment and automation, optimizing productivity and quality.
Sustainability in Focus
The exhibition underscores the industry’s commitment to sustainability, with leading global suppliers showcasing eco-friendly materials. Organizations such as the American Hardwood Export Council, American Softwoods, Malaysian Timber Council, Quebec Wood Export Bureau, and SWISS KRONO feature innovative wood solutions for green building and interior design.
Meanwhile, AICA, Bostik, Henkel, Jowat, PNZ, and SIMALFA® introduce low-emission adhesives and coatings, aligning with the industry’s shift toward sustainable manufacturing.
Ideas in Motion: Industry Forums Driving the Conversation
The VSIL Forum themed “Design Utopia” gathers industry experts from Blum, byform produktdesign, Gabriel, HAUTE INNOVATION, Henkel, Kurz Kurz Design, LINAK, Schattdecor, SIMALFA, Spierenburg Studio, and the Home Color Research Institute. Discussions center on new aesthetics, next-gen materials, creative hardware, and sustainable solutions, providing attendees with fresh perspectives on evolving consumer expectations.
The Boundless Innovation Forum delves into 2025 trends in decorative surface technologies, with top brands such as DECOR DRUCK LEIPZIG, Neodecortech, REHAU, and Wemhöner offering insights into melamine lamination, steel plate technology, and advanced surface processing.
The Industry’s Premier Innovation Hub
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To learn more about interzum guangzhou 2025, visit www.interzum-guangzhou.com.
About the Organisers
Koelnmesse GmbH
Koelnmesse generated more than 400 million euro in revenue worldwide in 2019 and has a workforce of more than 1,000 people. As a city trade fair location in the heart of Europe, it is home to the third-largest trade fairgrounds in Germany and ranks among the top ten in the world, with approximately 400,000 m² of hall space and outdoor area. Each year, Koelnmesse organises and manages around 80 trade fairs, guest events and special events in Cologne and in the most important markets all over the world.
China Foreign Trade Centre Group, Ltd.
The China Foreign Trade Centre Group, Ltd. is a highly qualified and experienced exhibition company. For more than 50 years, it has been organizing the China Import and Export Fair (also known as the Canton Fair), the largest trade fair in China. It is also the organizer of CIFF (China International Furniture Fair -Guangzhou), Asia’s biggest furniture trade fair.
Koelnmesse – Global Inspiration for Living, Contract and Public Spaces
Koelnmesse is the world’s top trade fair organiser for the areas of Living, Contract and Public Spaces.
Alongside the new trade fair duo imm cologne and interior design days cologne (idd cologne), other formats hosted at the trade fair hub of Cologne such as ORGATEC, interzum, FSB, spoga+gafa and aquanale are among the most internationally renowned and established industry gatherings.
These fairs comprehensively represent the interior and design segment, the furniture and interior construction industries’ supplying sections, the kitchen world, all topics for the modern working world, garden lifestyle as well as modern work environments, the garden lifestyle, public spaces, sports and leisure facilities, along with saunas, pools and wellness centres.
To complement the events in Cologne, Koelnmesse is constantly strategically expanding its portfolio in key growth markets around the globe. Its foreign trade fairs include La Feria De Diseño Medellín – powered by imm cologne in Colombia, the shows of the ORGATEC brand family with ORGATEC TOKYO in Japan, ORGATEC India in Mumbai and ORGATEC WORKSPACE Saudi Arabia in Riyadh, as well as the trade fairs of the interzum brand family: interzum guangzhou in China, interzum bogota in Colombia, interzum jakarta in Indonesia and interzum forum italy in Bergamo. The “Living, Contract and Public Spaces” portfolio also includes the FSB Sports Show Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.
Further information:
https://www.interzum.com/en/trade-fair/interzum/industry-trade-fairs/
Upcoming events:
interzum guangzhou, Guangzhou 28.-31.03.2026
interzum, Cologne, Germany, 20.-23.05.2025
interzum jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia, 24.-27.09.2025
interzum bogota, Bogotá, Colombia, 12.-15.05.2026
interzum forum italy, Bergamo, Italy 04.-05.06.2026
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