China floods Europe's bespoke air conditioner market
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China has increased its exports of air conditioners adapted to European standards since the last heat waves. This movement takes place in the context of trade tensions between Beijing and the European Union.
Purchases of Chinese cooling units, designed to meet European constraints, have increased sharply since the last heat waves.2 This increase in exports comes as China and the European Union are engaged in a trade showdown.2 Chinese air conditioners are tailor-made to fit European regulations and infrastructure.2
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