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Timeline of the biggest developments driving China’s chemical markets in 2018

November 14, 2018

China’s chemical markets have seen significant market movements, with major developments like the US-China trade war and anti-pollution initiatives, which ultimately shaped both the domestic and global markets. Download this infographic for a granular look into top news stories around these industry happenings that took place this year and their implications to the global petrochemicals sector.

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Timeline of the biggest developments driving China’s chemical markets in 2018