INDUSTRY BRIEF: U.S. sets preliminary duties on Southeast Asian solar panels
The U.S. Commerce Department has set new preliminary duties on solar panels imported from Southeast Asia, after U.S. manufacturers complained such products receive unfair government support, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday.…
PODCAST: Solar Red Ink, and a ‘Blind Box’ Crackdown
A growing number of Chinese solar panel makers are falling into the red due to huge overcapacity and resulting price wars. What's needed to bring the industry back to health? And the Xinhua news agency warns against the addictive nature of 'blind box' collectible toys. Does this signal a new government crackdown ahead?
CHINA BULLETIN: Factories Send Mixed Signals
In this week’s issue mixed manufacturing messages, China stocks in bull territory, and travelers stay closer to home. On a scale of 1 to 100, we give the week a…
CHINA BULLETIN: More Trade Contraction
In this week’s issue exports keep falling, another new chip fund and China’s answer to Irish coffee. On a scale of 1 to 100, we give the week a 45 for offshore-listed China stocks.
CHINA BULLETIN: Weak Economic Signals All Around
In this week’s issue weak signals in trade and inflation, and LinkedIn links out. On a scale of 1 to 100, we give the week a 40 for offshore-listed China stocks.
Daqo’s profit plunges as growing polysilicon glut casts cloud over sector
The maker of the main ingredient used in solar panel production said its inventory rose sharply in the first quarter as its average selling price fell 25% from a fourth-quarter…
GCL Tech Stares at Dark Year Ahead After Bumper Profits in 2022
The leading maker of polysilicon said its profit tripled in the second half of last year, but analysts expect the figure to contract this year on falling pricesKey Takeaways:GCL Technology…