EconomyTrade
Yiwu's Rapid Supply Chain Drives Europe Cooling Boom
As a European heatwave drives demand, Yiwu's ultra-fast supply chain delivers fans, cooling towels, and smart devices to consumers across the continent.
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TradeTechnology
China Bans Helium Exports as Global Supply Crunch Worsens
China imposes immediate temporary ban on helium exports to protect domestic semiconductor supply amid global shortages.
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EconomyTrade
China Bans Helium Exports as Global Supply Crunch Tightens
China imposes an immediate ban on helium exports amid a global supply crunch, threatening semiconductor and medical industries worldwide.
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EconomyTrade
China Opens 92 New International Air Cargo Routes in H1 2026
China opened 92 new international air cargo routes in H1 2026, adding over 210 weekly flights to strengthen global trade connectivity.
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EconomyTechnology
China's Supply Chain Helps Europe Survive Record Heatwave
Europe's record heatwave drives surging demand for AC units. Chinese manufacturers deliver innovative cooling solutions through robust supply chains.
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EnvironmentTechnology
China Turns to Used EV Batteries to Cut Imported Metal Need
China ramps up EV battery recycling to reduce dependence on imported lithium, cobalt, and nickel as retired batteries surge toward 1 million tons in 2026.
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Economy
China Logistics Up 5.2% as High-Tech and Green Sectors Rise
China's social logistics total hit 146.6 trillion yuan in Jan-May, up 5.2% YoY, driven by high-tech manufacturing, green energy, and cross-border trade.
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Economy & Business
China Supply Chain Expo Opens Beijing, Boosting Global Ties
The fourth China International Supply Chain Expo opens in Beijing with 676 exhibitors from 85 countries, a new AI zone, and Australia as guest of honor.
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Economy & Trade
4th China Supply Chain Expo Opens with Record Global Turnout
The 4th China Supply Chain Expo opens in Beijing with 676 exhibitors from 85 countries, a new AI Zone, and Australia as Guest Country of Honour.
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TradeTechnology
China Supply Chain Expo Opens in Beijing with New AI Zone
The fourth China International Supply Chain Expo debuts an AI zone, drawing 676 exhibitors from 85 countries with Australia as Country of Honour.
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EconomyInfrastructure
China Expands Logistics Network to Boost Real Economy
China upgrades its national logistics network under the Six Networks strategy, with 229 hubs planned and major investments driving supply chain efficiency.
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Economy
Coffee Prices Hit Record Highs, Farmers See No Gains
Coffee prices hit historic highs in Belgium, but farmers aren't benefiting. A new report reveals how the global supply chain fails producers.
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TechnologyEconomy
Why Building a Robot Without China Is Nearly Impossible
China controls 63% of the global humanoid robot supply chain, producing parts at half the cost of Western competitors and reshaping automation.
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Economy & Trade
China's Jan-May Trade Surges 15.3% as Manufacturing Evolves
China's Jan-May 2026 trade reached 20.68 trillion yuan, up 15.3%. High-tech and green exports surge as manufacturing shifts to innovation-driven growth.
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EconomyTrade
China Cold Chain Logistics Market to Hit 585 Billion Yuan
China's cold chain logistics market is projected to surpass 585 billion yuan in 2026, driven by fresh food and pharmaceutical demand.
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DefenseGeopolitics
China Halts Ammo Supply to Belgian Arms Maker FN Herstal
China halts nitrocellulose exports to Belgian arms maker FN Herstal, threatening ammunition output and exposing Europe's defense supply chain risk.
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DefenseInternational Trade
China Halts Gunpowder Cotton Supply to FN Herstal
China stops supplying nitrocellulose to FN Herstal, threatening production at one of Europe's most important small arms manufacturers.
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EconomyDefense
China Halts Ammo Supply to Belgian Arms Maker FN Herstal
China halts nitrocellulose supply to FN Herstal as FN Browning posts record billion-euro sales, exposing Europe's defense supply chain vulnerability.
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Economy
China Logistics Data: 5.5% Growth Signals Surging Momentum
China's Jan-Apr logistics value reached 121.7 trillion yuan, up 5.5% YoY. High-tech manufacturing and instant retail surge as cross-border networks expand.
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Economy & Business
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens Global Supply Shortages
Three months after the Strait of Hormuz closure, global supply shortages deepen, threatening jobs and growth as oil prices surge worldwide.
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EconomyTrade
China Rare Earth Magnet Supply to Japan Slows
China's rare earth magnet exports to Japan show only a weak rebound in April, as Japanese manufacturers warn of severe supply disruptions.
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