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China PE supply pressure to intensify as capacity additions accelerate in H2

Shandong (JLC), July 22, 2026—China's PE capacity expansion slowed markedly in the first half of 2026 but are expected to accelerate sharply in H2.

07-22-2026 11:25:34

China’s 2026 fiber rules restrict low-grade recycled PSF and standardize labeling

Shandong (JLC), July 16, 2026--On July 1, Chinese updated fiber product measures curbed unsafe recycled PSF, standardized labels to protect consumers and upgrade the textile sector.

07-16-2026 17:55:30

Polybutadiene operating rate rises in Jun

Shandong (JLC), July 16, 2026--In June, the operating rate of China’s polybutadiene units was 78.11%, up by 10.9 percentage points month on month.

07-16-2026 15:11:00

NW China PP new capacity coming online with supply surge ahead

Shandong (JLC), July 16, 2026--In the second half of 2026, domestic polypropylene (PP) new capacity is set to come online intensively, with Northwest China taking the lead in facing a major supply sur

07-16-2026 14:44:06

China acrylic fiber market range-bound amid off-season headwinds

Shandong (JLC), July 15, 2026—In early-to-mid July 2026, China’s acrylic fiber market remained range-bound and sluggish, weighed down by weakening costs, a seasonal demand lull, and tightenin

07-15-2026 17:17:00

China’s adipic acid market prices rise on heightened geopolitical tensions

Shandong (JLC), July 15, 2026—Notwithstanding the weakness in adipic acid supply-demand fundamentals, the heightened geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran have driven up international crude

07-15-2026 17:12:37

China INE crude price soars amid US naval blockade against Iran

Guangzhou (JLC), July 14, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) surged on Tuesday after the United States reinstated a blockade of Iranian ports.

07-14-2026 19:15:40

China’s crude imports hit nearly decade low

Guangzhou (JLC), July 14, 2026--China's crude oil imports in June 2026 plunged to a new low in nearly ten years, as Chinese refiners had further reduced their purchases amid high oil prices and ongoin

07-14-2026 15:12:10

Adipic acid prices post modest gains before moving sideways in Jul

Shandong (JLC), July 8, 2026--Adipic acid prices posted modest gains before moving sideways in July, as international crude prices remained range-bound, downstream demand remained subdued and spot sup

07-08-2026 16:30:19

Thailand’s anti-dumping probe into Chinese PVC could reshape Southeast Asian trade flows

Shandong (JLC), July 8, 2026--Thailand’s anti-dumping probe may reshape China’s PVC export landscape, with Southeast Asia’s supply chain shifting toward localized production.

07-08-2026 13:52:50

China PO losses spur capacity exit, HPPO ahead

Shandong (JLC), July 7, 2026—Currently, loss-ridden propylene oxide (PO) market sees accelerated capacity phase‑out, with integrated majors trading margins for market share, while HPPO looms as the lo

07-07-2026 16:23:57

China fiber-grade PET prices rally then retreat in Jun

Shandong (JLC), July 3, 2026--China fiber-grade PET prices rose before slumping in June 2026, and limited cost support and sluggish textile orders will sustain the bearish downtrend through July.

07-03-2026 17:55:55

Yulin Refinery unloads 1.27 mln mt of imported crude in H1 2026

Guangzhou (JLC), July 3, 2026--Yulin Refinery under Shaanxi Yanchang Petroleum Group unloaded roughly 1.27 million mt of imported crude oil in total in the first half (H1) of 2026.

07-03-2026 17:29:31

Shandong independents' feedstock unloading sets new low since 2020

Guangzhou (JLC), July 3, 2026--Shandong-based independent refiners and traders' feedstock unloading plunged sharply in June, setting a new low since 2020.

07-03-2026 17:27:56

PetroChina Dushanzi completes jet fuel upgrade project

Guangzhou (JLC), July 2, 2026--PetroChina Dushanzi Petrochemical completed the construction of its jet fuel upgrade project on June 28, the company announced via its WeChat account on June 29.

07-02-2026 16:48:36

CNOOC and SHPGX complete first LNG trade under “Cross-Border Connect”

Beijing (JLC), July 1, 2026—CNOOC and SHPGX completed the first round of LNG trading under their jointly launched pilot product “Cross-Border Connect” on June 26.

07-01-2026 18:13:05

China liquid chlorine prices soften in Jun on weak demand, with limited downside ahead

Shandong (JLC), July 1, 2026--China’s liquid chlorine market softened in June as downstream demand stayed sluggish amid the traditional summer off-season.

07-01-2026 17:40:00

EU tariffs reshape China BDO trade flows

Shandong (JLC), June 30, 2026—With EU anti-dumping duties and the removal of the export tax rebate doubling landed costs, China has lost its BDO market share in Europe, redirecting vo

06-30-2026 14:58:40

Tadee petrochemical terminal in Xiamen begins operation

Guangzhou (JLC), June 25, 2026--On June 22, tanker LI HUA 16 docked safely at Tadee Group's petrochemical terminal in Xiamen City, indicating the start of the official operation of the terminal.

06-25-2026 18:33:58

Ningbo Shihua introduces three new crude grades in two months

Guangzhou (JLC), June 25, 2026--Ningbo Shihua Crude Oil Terminal Company unloaded a batch of Medanito crude oil on June 23.

06-25-2026 18:25:39

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