Chinese motorcycle exports achieved a record volume in the first half of the year. Domestic manufacturers, equipped with technological advancements, focused on higher end market segments previously dominated by established foreign brands such as Honda, Yamaha, and BMW. Exports totalled 26.2 million units, valued at US$11.28 billion, an increase of 23.2 per cent in volume and 26.3 per cent in value year on year.

China's commerce ministry has warned of resolute retaliation should the United States persist with an import prohibition on new Chinese robots and power inverters, according to Reuters. Beijing stated it would safeguard its commercial and strategic interests if Washington maintained what it described as unilateral measures targeting specific Chinese exports. The ministry urged an immediate withdrawal of these trade restrictions.

According to reports from the South China Morning Post, Washington's recent import ban on foreign robotic devices is expected to significantly alter the American home appliance market. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added advanced robotic devices to its Covered List, preventing new models from receiving the necessary equipment authorisation for sale in the US. This policy move directly impacts Chinese manufacturers, who currently dominate the global smart vacuum