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PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), also known as “forever chemicals,” are widely used in waterproof coatings, food packaging, firefighting foams, and semiconductor manufacturing . Due to their strong chemical stability, PFAS are extremely resistant to degradation, posing long-term risks to the environment and human health. Regulatory restrictions on PFAS are intensifying globally, but effective, safe, and cost-efficient degradation methods have been lacking.

Rising labor compliance costs hit labor-intensive segments while creating long-term opportunities in high-tech and strategic operations

In August 2025, the European Union announced the launch of the “Critical Chemicals Alliance” , aiming to secure stable supplies of essential chemicals, reduce import dependency, and boost domestic production capacity.Key measures include:

In August 2025 , multiple Chinese ministries jointly issued new policy guidelines aimed at accelerating strategic industrial development. The initiative focuses on:

1. Beijing cracks down on “involution” and disorderly pricing On July 8, China’s leadership sharply criticized excessive competition—termed “involution”—and signaled imminent supply-side reforms  targeting industries like solar panels and EVs, aiming to regulate prices and deaden overcapacity .