Group 1 - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has issued a notification regarding the allocation of production, usage, and import quotas for ozone-depleting substances and hydrofluorocarbons for the year 2026 [1] - A total of 17 companies, including Inner Mongolia San Aifu Wanhao Fluorochemical Co., Ltd., have been granted production quotas for hydrochlorofluorocarbons, while 14 companies, including Aux Air Conditioning Co., Ltd., have received usage quotas for the same substances [1] - Additionally, 7 companies, including Lianlong Bohua (Tianjin) Pharmaceutical Chemical Co., Ltd., have been allocated usage quotas for carbon tetrachloride [1] Group 2 - A total of 34 companies, including Tianjin Green Bell Gas Co., Ltd., have been granted production and internal usage quotas for hydrofluorocarbons, while 36 companies, including Zhejiang Penglai Refrigerant Co., Ltd., have received import quotas for hydrofluorocarbons [1]

Group 1 - The theme for this year's International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is "From Science to Global Action" [1] - China has eliminated approximately 628,000 tons of ozone-depleting substances, accounting for over half of the total elimination in developing countries [1] - By the end of this year, China is expected to achieve an additional elimination of over 90,000 tons [1] Group 2 - The year 2025 is a critical milestone for China's compliance efforts, with the implementation of the "National Plan for China's Implementation of the Montreal Protocol (2025-2030)" [1] - China will enforce a complete ban on the use of hydrochlorofluorocarbons in specific industries starting July 1 next year, three and a half years ahead of schedule [1] - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment will enhance monitoring and enforcement, including strict import and export approvals and quota management [1][2] Group 3 - The Ministry will innovate regulatory methods and improve governance efficiency by utilizing big data and artificial intelligence [2] - There will be a focus on guiding key industries such as chemicals and refrigeration towards green and low-carbon transformations [2] - The Ministry aims to support the development of alternative technologies and promote the use of natural refrigerants [2] Group 4 - China will deepen international cooperation and share results, emphasizing an open and inclusive approach [3] - The goal is to strengthen collaboration with parties and international organizations to enhance capacity building and promote innovative applications [3] - The aim is to contribute to a fair and cooperative global environmental governance system for ozone layer protection and climate change response [3]