商务部：对进口苯酚继续征收反倾销税

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article emphasizes the rise of emerging industries in China, particularly in the polymer sector, which is expected to lead the next decade with opportunities in new materials related to electric vehicles, aerospace, drones, robotics, 5G/6G communication, and artificial intelligence [1] Group 2 - The Ministry of Commerce announced the continuation of anti-dumping measures on imported phenol from the US, EU, South Korea, Japan, and Thailand, effective from August 29, 2025, for a period of five years [2] - The anti-dumping tax rates for various companies are as follows: - US companies: INEOS Americas LLC at 287.2%, Blue Cube Operations LLC at 244.3%, and other US companies at 287.2% [3] - EU companies: all at 30.4% [3] - South Korean companies: KUMHO P&B CHEMICALS, INC. at 12.5%, LG CHEM, LTD. at 12.6%, and other South Korean companies at 23.7% [3] - Japanese companies: Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. at 19.3% and other Japanese companies at 27.0% [4] - Thai companies: PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited at 10.6% and other Thai companies at 28.6% [4] Group 3 - The 2025 Polymer Industry Annual Conference is scheduled for September 11-12, 2025, in Hefei, Anhui, focusing on the integration of new materials in various end-user sectors including eVTOL, drones, large aircraft, humanoid robots, industrial robots, consumer robots, automotive manufacturers, 3C electronics, home appliances, and photovoltaic new energy [7][9]