# China-EU Trade
Latest news and articles about China-EU Trade
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The Great European Chill: How Midea’s ‘PortaSplit’ Cracked the Continent’s Toughest Market
Record-breaking European heatwaves have triggered a massive surge in demand for Midea's PortaSplit air conditioners, which solve the continent's unique installation barriers. This technological success has propelled Chinese brands to a 41% market share in Europe, significantly boosting export figures and stock valuations.
Cooling the Continent: How Europe’s Lethal Heatwave Broke its Resistance to Chinese Industry
Record-breaking heat in Europe has caused over 15,000 deaths and a massive surge in demand for Chinese air conditioners, exposing the continent's lack of preparedness and its deep reliance on Chinese manufacturing. Despite political efforts to reduce trade deficits with China, the 2026 heatwave has turned Chinese AC units into a critical necessity for European survival.
The Sino-European Hybrid: Stellantis and Leapmotor Rewire the European EV Map
Stellantis and China's Leapmotor have announced a major expansion of their partnership, featuring shared production lines in Spain and joint global procurement. The deal includes potential factory ownership transfers and the integration of Chinese EV tech into European brands like Opel to lower costs and accelerate market entry.
The Stellantis Factor: Leapmotor’s Italian Surge Redefines Chinese EV Expansion
Leapmotor recorded 11,637 new car registrations in Italy in Q1 2026, highlighting the early success of its joint venture with Stellantis. This milestone suggests that integrated partnerships between Chinese EV makers and European legacy brands may be the most effective strategy for bypassing trade barriers.