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At a routine press conference on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that China is the country that shares the most COVID-19 data and research results with the international community. Mao pointed out that China has not only org

Hexcel Composites and its predecessors in Neumarkt, Austria, have been producing composite materials for the global industrial market since 1947.

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The National Health Commission (NHC) announced on Tuesday that China plans to address the gaps in mental health services between 2025 and 2027. This initiative aims to tackle the rising mental health issues, especially among children and adolescents. The

India's Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has decided to extend the deadline for implementing quality control standards for polypropylene (PP) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products. According to a notification released after consultations with the Bur

The Mexican government recently announced a new tariff policy aimed at protecting 400,000 jobs in the domestic textile industry. The policy involves imposing a 35% import tariff on 138 tariff subcategories of textile and apparel products and establishing

Against the backdrop of the global coatings industry facing multiple uncertainties such as slowing world economic growth, high inflation in developed countries, geopolitical risks, rising energy costs, and intensified market competition, international coa

Gemini Industries, Inc., an employee-owned, leading manufacturer of innovative wood coating solutions, announces the groundbreaking of a new state-of-the-art warehouse facility in El Reno, Oklahoma.

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In a written response to a query from the Majilis (lower house of parliament), Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov announced the country plans to export a total of 1.5 million tons of grain to new markets. He noted that despite challenges such as

In 2024, China approved several new drugs, and more blockbuster drugs are expected to be launched in 2025, covering oncology, autoimmune diseases, rare diseases, and other therapeutic areas.

As 2024 comes to a close, China’s titanium dioxide market has witnessed new developments after a relatively stable period. On December 27, Panzhihua Taihai Technology Co., Ltd. issued a price adjustment notice, announcing an increase of 500 CNY/ton for do

According to an announcement on the official website of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) on December 27, the commission has officially established a Low-Altitude Economy Development Department, formally named the "Low-Altitude Economy

On December 24, Sanlipu announced that its associated company, Hubei Sanlipu Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Hubei Sanlipu"), through its subsidiary Hubei Liyou Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd. ("Liyou Optoelectronics")

According to data released by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) on the 27th, as of the end of September 2024, China's total foreign assets reached $10,212.9 billion, up 4.3% from the end of June 2024, marking the first time it has exceed

According to Articles 48 and 50 of the "Anti-Dumping Regulations of the People's Republic of China," the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China issued Announcement No. 55 on December 22, deciding to initiate a sunset review investigation i

The Ministry of Finance announced tariff adjustment measures on the 28th. Starting from January 1, 2025, China will reduce import tariffs on ethane and some recycled copper and aluminum raw materials.

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Carbios has announced that it will postpone the construction of its PET biorecycling plant in Longlaville by six to nine months due to funding delays, pending the completion of additional financing under satisfactory conditions.

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For its first high-end fragrance collection, which celebrates the Centifolia roses grown at its rose estate in Grasse, southern France, Lancôme chose Aptar Beauty’s HDS Inune refill pump.

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Clean Fino-Chem Limited (CFCL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Clean Science and Technology, has today started commercial production of 2, 5-Dihydroxy-1, 4-Dithiane (DHDT) in a dedicated production area.

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Japanese company Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. has created the world’s first plant-based motor oil specifically designed for racing. This innovative product, called Idemitsu IFG Plantech Racing, uses plant-based materials as more than 80% of its base oil.

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Further tariff reductions will apply to sodium zirconium silicate, CAR-T tumor therapy viral vectors, and nickel-titanium alloy wires for surgical implants. The Ministry of Commerce also announced that the China-Malaysia Free Trade Agreement will take eff