# Copper vs Aluminum
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China’s ‘Copper War’: Appliance Giants Gree and Hisense Clash Over Quality and Price Gouging
Gree Electric and Hisense are locked in a public dispute over the use of copper components in air conditioners, with Hisense accusing Gree of overcharging consumers for negligible material cost differences. The conflict marks a shift in the Chinese appliance market toward greater price transparency and technical scrutiny.
Copper vs. Aluminum: The Rivalry Between China’s Appliance Giants Turns Toxic
Hisense and Gree Electric are locked in a public dispute over the ownership of the 'True Copper' marketing slogan and the industry-wide transition from copper to aluminum components. The conflict highlights the intense competition in China's saturated appliance market and the friction between national industrial efficiency goals and consumer quality perceptions.