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China’s Robot Exports Cover 141 Countries and Regions in H1 2026According to CCTV Finance data, China’s industrial robot exports reached RMB 6.29 billion in the first half of 2026, rising 18.6% year‑on‑year, with products delivered to 141 countries and regions worldwide. Exports of surgical robots hit RMB 480 million, surging 3.3 times year‑on‑year, and export markets expanded from 23 to 49 countries. 【CCTV Finance】

Over 1,000 Domestic‑made Vehicles Shipped Directly to Saudi Arabia from Nanjing PortOn July 27, ro‑ro vessel Anji 11 set sail from Nanjing Port carrying 1,175 Chinese‑manufactured vehicles bound directly for Saudi Arabia. This marks the second large‑scale roll‑on/roll‑off vehicle export from Nanjing Port within one month. 【Xinhua News Agency】

TZHI Group Establishes Brazilian Subsidiary to Deepen South American Market PresenceOn July 20, TZHI Brazil Co., Ltd. under TZHI Group was officially founded. A cooperation agreement was also signed with Brazil’s AIZ Group to explore markets in Brazil and surrounding South American countries through localized product adaptation, spot‑goods supply and technical services. 【Xinhua Silk Road】

Shein Passes HKEX Listing Hearing; Posts USD 41.8 Billion Revenue in 2025On July 26, Shein published its post‑hearing documents for the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Financial filings show the company generated total revenue of USD 41.8 billion and net profit of USD 2.06 billion in 2025, serving around 160 global markets. 【Jiemian News】

Li Auto Launches Localized Vehicle Assembly in KazakhstanLi Auto has entered a strategic partnership with Kazakhstan’s Allur Group to carry out complete‑vehicle localized assembly at the Kostanay plant. Kazakhstan becomes Li Auto’s first overseas market with mass‑production capacity outside China. 【Jiemian News】

XCMG’s Indonesia New‑Energy Manufacturing Base Nears CompletionOn July 26, XCMG Group announced that its first overseas new‑energy plant — the Indonesia New‑Energy Manufacturing Base — was counting down to completion, with official inauguration and production kick‑off scheduled for July 27. 【Jiemian News】

Soluxe Technology Scales up Vietnam Operation with Additional USD 97 Million InvestmentOn July 27, Soluxe Technology issued an announcement on plans to inject an extra USD 97 million into its wholly‑owned Vietnamese subsidiary. The move aims to meet overseas client order demands and strengthen its Southeast Asian production footprint. 【Beijing Business Daily】

Envision Energy Secures Over 4.4GW of New Overseas Wind‑power Orders in H1From January to June 2026, Envision Energy secured new overseas wind‑power orders totalling over 4.4 GW across North Africa, Southern Europe and Southeast Asia. Daikin Heavy Industry’s outstanding overseas orders exceeded RMB 10 billion, with products exported to more than 30 countries. 【CCTV Finance】

Emerging‑market Insight｜Nigeria: Africa’s Giant Enters Deep‑Dive Reform PhaseBetween 2022 and 2024, Nigeria was plagued by multiple challenges including foreign‑exchange shortages, heavy fuel‑subsidy burdens and security risks. After President Tinubu took office in 2023, he rolled out reforms: scrapping fuel subsidies and unifying foreign‑exchange windows. While these measures pushed up inflation in the short term, they addressed long‑standing structural pain points for investors. The Investment and Securities Act came into force in 2025, empowering the Securities and Exchange Commission and serving as key legislation for capital‑market overhaul. In July 2026, the World Bank approved Nigeria’s 2026‑2032 Country Partnership Framework, prioritizing private‑sector‑driven large‑scale job creation. Nigeria’s reforms have moved beyond policy rhetoric and entered a critical phase of institutional implementation.

Key Developments

Launch of 2026 Capital‑Market Strategy to Strengthen Investor ProtectionNigeria rolled out its 2026 Capital‑Market Strategy in the first half of the year. Targets include broadening market participation, improving institutional frameworks, boosting operational efficiency and safeguarding investor rights, consolidating Nigeria’s status as a top African investment destination. Reforms are anchored in the Investment and Securities Act 2025.

World Bank Endorses New Partnership Framework to Boost Private‑sector GrowthIn July, the World Bank approved Nigeria’s 2026‑2032 Country Partnership Framework. Its core objective is to unlock private‑sector vitality and generate high‑quality jobs. The government stated that presidential‑led reforms are steering the economy back toward sustainable growth.

House of Representatives Proposes Repeal of Outdated Statutes for Greater Regulatory CertaintyIn July, the Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives signalled plans to abolish obsolete business‑hindering laws to enhance regulatory predictability and deliver economic‑reform measures. This represents a major legislative signal for improving Nigeria’s business environment.