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TONGWEI, a global leader in renewable energy and one of the world’s largest integrated photovoltaic manufacturers, has once again secured a place on the 2026 Fortune Global 500, ranking No. 464 globally. This marks the fourth consecutive year that TONGWEI has been included in the prestigious ranking, recognizing its strong manufacturing capabilities, business resilience, and continued growth in the global clean energy market.

China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (HKG: 0386, “Sinopec”) has commissioned a specialty polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) resin facility with an annual production capacity of 50,000 metric tons at its subsidiary, Chongqing SVW Chemical Co., Ltd. The facility achieved stable operation during its initial startup and produced products that met quality specifications, with the first shipment already sent to Europe. The new facility increases the site’s total PVA production capacity to 210,000 metric tons per year, making it the world’s largest single-site production base for high-end PVA. The additional capacity will strengthen the supply of specialty materials used in photovoltaics, electronics, optical films, pharmaceuticals and other high-value applications.

Typhoon Bavi hit Zhejiang before flooding spread across northern China, forcing mass evacuations and prompting emergency relief operations.

China’s temporary helium export ban took effect immediately, covering customs code 2804290010 with no expiry date announced on July 10.

Developing Asia drew $644 billion in FDI in 2025, keeping its lead among developing regions as South-East Asia topped subregional inflows.

Five deaths in a Huize County illegal mining collapse drew a multiagency emergency response and an official investigation in Yunnan, China.

Authorities revised the Shanxi coal mine blast toll to 82 dead as rescue work, hospital treatment and a formal safety probe continued.

Trump and Xi ended Beijing talks after the White House called their meeting good, with trade, Iran and Taiwan still central to ties.

Trump began his China visit in Beijing with talks with Xi Jinping as trade, Taiwan and wider security issues moved to the top of the agenda.

Pakistan cleared donkey meat and hide exports from Gwadar to China after a Chinese firm warned it would shut operations over delays there.