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On April 13, the first batch of batch-produced integrated liquid mechanical vulcanizers from MiddleChem Rubber Machinery’s Yiyang facility successfully passed an online customer trial run and was promptly shipped to Vietnam via Guangxi sea-rail intermodal

A recent investigation has uncovered a disturbing link between a Chinese prison and the U.S. fentanyl epidemic, which claims approximately 100,000 American lives each year.

Beijing has ramped up strategic infrastructure diplomacy across Southeast Asia, triggering a wave of bilateral trade surges and cross-border railway investments exceeding $100 billion.

The United States and China are facing a critical juncture in their efforts to combat the fentanyl crisis, as escalating trade tensions threaten to derail ongoing negotiations.

India’s top drug advisory board is poised to implement a significant overhaul of over-the-counter (OTC) medication sales, aiming to limit the availability of certain drugs to prevent misuse and ensure patient safety.

Eli Lilly has filed four separate lawsuits against U.S. compounding pharmacies over what it claims are unauthorized copies of its blockbuster weight loss drug tirzepatide, sold under the brand name Zepbound.

Two of the world’s top pharma executives are sounding the alarm: Europe must act swiftly or face a sharp decline in its role in the global pharmaceutical industry.

President Donald Trump is reviving a controversial proposal to align U.S. prescription drug prices with those in other developed nations, a move that could slash domestic pharmaceutical spending by an estimated $85 billion over seven years.

Recently, Xinjiang Zhongtai (Group) Co., Ltd. celebrated two major milestones: the 1-million-ton methanol production project officially began operations, and the 1150 MW Tokkuzun green energy wind power project broke ground the same day.

On April 22, Miracll New Materials announced its Q1 2025 results, achieving revenue of 388 million yuan, a 0.5% year-on-year increase, and a net profit of 18.14 million yuan, up 47.12%.

On April 22, 2025, Kangda New Materials announced its Q1 results, reporting a net profit of 5.4 million yuan, up 121.78% year-on-year, and an adjusted net profit of 2.66 million yuan, a 110.07% increase.

Recently, Honeywell and iGas USA announced significant price hikes for refrigerant products to combat rising tariff impacts, raw material costs, and supply chain constraints.

On April 21, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its intention to approve the registration of cyclobutrifluram, a new active ingredient designed for nematode control in crops like lettuce, cotton, soybeans, and ornamental plants

In the first nine months of the current fiscal year, Nepal’s Kakabhitta Quarantine Office, under the Plant Quarantine and Pesticide Management Centre, completed inspections for agricultural exports worth 18.62 billion rupees.

Eternis Fine Chemicals and ChainCraft BV have announced a groundbreaking strategic collaboration to develop low-carbon, bio-based aromachemicals that redefine sustainability in fragrance.

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Unid, a professional potassium-based chemical manufacturer in South Korea, has built a new potassium hydroxide production plant in Yichang, Hubei Province, China. The completion ceremony was held on April 21.

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The U.S.-China trade conflict has inflicted a staggering $1.2 trillion hit on global GDP, according to the International Monetary Fund. However, recent developments suggest a potential thaw in relations.

In a significant escalation of the ongoing trade conflict, China has lodged a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the United States, challenging President Donald Trump’s recent imposition of tariffs on Chinese goods.

On April 21, Saudi Aramco announced a landmark agreement with China’s BYD to co-develop advanced technologies for electric vehicles.

A joint team from Fuzhou University, Sinopec Shanghai Research Institute, and the Shanghai Advanced Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has unveiled a game-changing platinum-based catalyst that can withstand over 100 regeneration cycles