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Chinese Cooling Exports Surge as Europe Battles Heatwave
Chinese-made cooling appliance exports hit $15.94B as Europe battles record heatwave, with portable ACs and fans filling a critical market gap.
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Chinese-made cooling appliance exports hit $15.94B as Europe battles record heatwave, with portable ACs and fans filling a critical market gap.
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