Group 1 - Ecuador's rose industry benefits from ideal growing conditions, leading to high-quality roses that are popular in the Chinese market [1] - The Ecuadorian rose supply chain involves meticulous handling and rapid transportation, allowing roses to reach Chinese consumers within three days [1] - The China-Ecuador Free Trade Agreement has significantly reduced tariffs on Ecuadorian products, enhancing their competitiveness in the Chinese market [2] Group 2 - In the first quarter of this year, bilateral trade between China and Ecuador reached $3.915 billion, a 34.17% increase year-on-year, with Ecuador's exports to China growing significantly [3] - Ecuador's shrimp exports to China have seen a substantial increase, with January exports reaching $280 million, up 25% from the previous year [3] - The Free Trade Agreement is viewed as a strategic opportunity for Ecuador, allowing for zero-tariff exports of products like canned tuna to China [3]

Group 1 - Germany's industrial output increased by 3% month-on-month in March, marking the highest quarterly growth since early 2022 with a 1.4% increase in Q1 [1] - The construction sector saw a month-on-month increase of 2.1%, while the energy sector experienced a decline of 1.8% [1] - Excluding construction and energy, industrial output rose by 3.6% in March, with significant contributions from the automotive industry (8.1% growth), pharmaceuticals (19.6% growth), and machinery manufacturing (4.4% growth) [1] Group 2 - Year-on-year, Germany's industrial output decreased by 0.2% in March after adjusting for working days [2]