Midea
Coverage of Midea in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Explosive demand’ for cooling continues as Europe swelters, China’s Midea says
Chinese home appliance maker Midea reported surging European demand for its air conditioners due to recurring heatwaves, with two factories in Wuhu and Guangzhou receiving 200,000 new orders in a month.
- Europe is warming to America's obsession with staying cool
Europeans are increasingly adopting air conditioning due to record heat waves, shifting attitudes toward cooling solutions. Sales of AC units by companies like Samsung and Midea have surged in countries such as Italy, Spain, and France. A market analyst notes this trend is structural, reflecting long-term changes in European climate adaptation.
- China’s Midea dispatches 20,000 air conditioners in race to cool heat-stricken France
Chinese home appliance company Midea has shipped 20,000 air conditioners to France in seven days to address increased demand caused by a heatwave in Europe. The company doubled production capacity to 6,000 portable units per day by adding a new production line, completing manufacturing in three and a half days.
- Are the US’ AI models better than China’s? That may be beside the point
A heatwave in Europe led to surging sales of Chinese-made air conditioners and fans, with Alibaba's Spanish fan sales nearly doubling and Midea's European air-conditioner sales rising over 70% in the first half of the year. The article questions the relevance of comparing US and Chinese AI models amid these developments.
- Are the US’ AI models better than China’s? That may be beside the point
A heatwave in Europe led to surges in sales of Chinese-made air conditioners and fans, with Alibaba's retail platform reporting near-doubled fan sales in Spain and Midea Group's air-conditioner sales in western Europe rising over 70% year-to-date. The article questions the relevance of comparing US and Chinese AI models amidst these developments.
- Chinese AC makers profit on Europe's heatwaves
Chinese air-conditioning manufacturers and e-commerce platforms are benefiting from Europe's heatwaves, with significant sales increases in countries like Germany, Italy, and France. Exports of portable air conditioners to Western Europe surged 70% in the first five months of 2026, and Chinese companies are prominent at a Munich solar and energy storage exhibition despite European efforts to reduce reliance on Chinese clean-energy hardware.
- China’s cooling, e-commerce giants see sales surge as scorched Europe scrambles for relief
A heatwave in Europe has driven a surge in sales of Chinese home appliances, with Alibaba reporting triple-digit growth for air conditioners and fans on AliExpress. A 2.35-kilowatt Midea air conditioner model sold out in Germany within days of its June launch.
- As Europe roasts in a heatwave, Asia's air conditioner makers grab some cool cash
A heatwave in Europe has driven increased demand for air conditioners, benefiting Asian manufacturers like Samsung Electronics, Midea, and Mitsubishi Electric. Sales in key European markets such as Italy, Spain, and France have seen double-digit growth, with portable units like Midea's PortaSplit selling out in some channels.
- Best Window Air Conditioners of 2026: Midea, Zafro, GE
An article reviewing the best window air conditioner units for 2026, highlighting trusted models from brands including Midea, Zafro, and GE. The review is based on extended real-world testing and usage experience with these cooling units.