China’s AC Makers Sprint to Meet Europe’s Heatwave Demand

Chinese manufacturers led by Midea are rushing to boost portable PortaSplit air conditioners for Europe as record heatwaves drive demand; units are being moved to Europe by rail to catch the peak season, with strong year‑over‑year growth in markets like France, Spain, Germany and the UK, while Europe’s historically low AC penetration and regulatory hurdles contrast with growing demand for affordable, Chinese cooling products and China’s dominant role in global cooling exports.