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China INE crude price slips on stronger yuan

Guangzhou (JLC), September 4, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) retreated on Friday after Chinese currency strengthened.

09-04-2026 19:01:43

China INE crude climbs after attacks on vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Guangzhou (JLC), September 3, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) continued to rise on Thursday following attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormu

09-03-2026 18:44:17

China INE crude price jumps again after Iranian retaliatory strikes

Guangzhou (JLC), September 2, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) surged again on Wednesday following reports of new Iranian strikes on US targets.

09-02-2026 19:07:49

CIMC SOE starts construction of two LNG bunkering vessels

Shandong (JLC), August 26, 2026—Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co., Ltd. (CIMC SOE) kicked off the construction of two 20,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessels (S1159 and S1160) for GSX Energ

08-26-2026 17:06:13

PTA industry sees lower social inventory and widening basis

Shandong (JLC), August 26, 2026—In China, PTA supply remained tight due to relatively low operating rates, which reached as low as 51.08% on August 8, amid concentrated unit maintenance and production

08-26-2026 14:54:20

Dark-colored rubber prices in Qingdao strengthen in August

Shandong (JLC), August 26, 2026—Imported natural rubber market in Qingdao fluctuated upwards in August. As of August 24, near-port and spot offers of STR20 in Qingdao were pegged at $2,345–2,350/mt, r

08-26-2026 11:22:39

China's apparent kerosene consumption rises for 3rd straight month

Guangzhou (JLC), August 21, 2026--China's apparent consumption of kerosene grew for the third consecutive month in July 2026, tracking higher production.

08-21-2026 17:42:49

Changhong International kicks off construction of 21,700 TEU dual-fuel container ship

Shandong (JLC), August 20, 2026—Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard Co., Ltd. (Changhong International) kicked off the construction of the second 21,700 TEU LNG dual-fuel container ship (CHB2052

08-20-2026 17:19:41

Shandong methanol market strengthens on bullish sentiment, supportive fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), August 20, 2026 — Shandong methanol prices have surged in recent days, supported by firmer sentiment and improving regional supply-demand fundamentals.

08-20-2026 11:45:30

China INE crude price rises amid vessel attacks in Strait of Hormuz

Guangzhou (JLC), August 17, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) increased on Monday following the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s claims that its vess

08-17-2026 18:58:00

DOP production declines in H1 2026 amid persistent operating constraints

Shandong (JLC), August 13, 2026--China’s DOP output totaled 687,800 mt in H1 2026, down 4.47% YoY, as tepid demand and poor producer margins continued to weigh on operations.

08-13-2026 10:20:35

China’s PP industry faces uneven regional capacity distribution and structural overcapacity

Shandong (JLC), August 11, 2026--China’s PP capacity remains heavily concentrated in South China, Northwest China and East China, which together account for over two-thirds of the national total.

08-11-2026 17:50:20

China INE crude price falls further on stronger yuan

Guangzhou (JLC), July 29, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) extended losses on Wednesday after Chinese yuan strengthened.

07-29-2026 19:10:10

Zhoushan-Ningbo submarine pipeline project comes under construction

Guangzhou (JLC), July 27, 2026--China's first long-distance cross-sea pipeline project for chemicals, the Zhoushan-Ningbo submarine pipeline project, has recently come under construction, the Zhousha

07-27-2026 18:02:24

China’s MTBE exports remain strong in June

Beijing (JLC), July 23, 2025--China’s MTBE exports tallied 652,000 mt in June 2026, inching up by 0.30% month on month and jumping by 114.76% year on year, according to data from the GACC.

07-23-2026 17:22:28

New battery tax policy to have limited impact on NEV industry

Guangzhou (JLC), July 21, 2026--China will phase in adjustments to its consumption tax policy on batteries from September 1 this year, which will lead to a moderate increase in battery costs for new e

07-21-2026 15:42:05

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

South China’s toluene prices rise on surging crude price and supply constraints

Shandong (JLC), July 16, 2026—Toluene prices in South China were rising from July 8 on surging international crude oil prices fueled by the escalating geopolitical conflict and tightening spot supply

07-16-2026 17:29:06

Potassium sulfate industrial chain prices weaken on multiple negative factors

Shandong (JLC), July 16, 2026—In July, China’s potassium sulfate and potassium chloride prices weakened simultaneously amid weakness in the supply-demand fundamentals. Potassium sulfate enterprises wh

07-16-2026 17:12:43

China INE crude price soars again after fresh US strikes on Iran

Guangzhou (JLC), July 15, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) extended gains on Wednesday after the US forces carried out another round of strikes

07-15-2026 19:11:13

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