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CX Daily: BASF’s New Chemical Plant Highlights China’s Strengths Amid Global Turmoil

Published: Apr. 15, 2026 9:00 a.m. GMT+8

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As geopolitical shocks ripple through the world’s energy markets, a sprawling industrial complex on China’s southern coast signals a deeper shift in the balance of global chemical production.

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