Riding the Wind of China-ASEAN FTA 3.0: Advancing Cross-Border Supply Chain Connectivity

Riding the Wind of China-ASEAN FTA 3.0: Advancing Cross-Border Supply Chain Connectivity IntroductionOn May 20, at the Special Meeting of China-ASEAN Ministers of Economic Affairs, China and the 10 ASEAN member states jointly announced the full completion of negotiations for the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA) 3.0 Upgrade. Building on over two decades of CAFTA development,…

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China to Stabilize Foreign Trade Through Three-Pronged Approach

MOFCOM: Individual Countries’ Tariff Measures Disrupt Trade Order; China to Stabilize Foreign Trade Through Three-Pronged Approach   Beijing, March 6, 2025 – At a press conference on economic affairs during the Third Session of the 14th National People’s Congress, Wang Wentao, Minister of Commerce, addressed the escalating challenges to China’s foreign trade amid heightened unilateralism…

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Promote the upgrading of inbound consumption and encourage foreign tourists to come frequently and stay new

At present, the international community is showing an increasingly strong interest in China’s development achievements. From the three-dimensional picture of modern cities to the innovative pulse of cutting-edge technologies, foreign tourists are eager to decode China’s story through multiple dimensions. Against this backdrop, tourism products with cultural recognition and refined service systems are becoming important…

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China’s foreign trade maintains resilience under policy support, local innovation, and regional cooperation promotion

First, the resilience of domestic local foreign trade has become prominent Shenzhen and Xinjiang continued to maintain a high growth trend In March 2025, Shenzhen’s imports and exports increased by 12.3% year-on-year, with exports reaching 218.53 billion yuan, growing by 6.3 percentage points faster than the national average. Among them, imports rose by 17.2%, demonstrating…

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DCS Spare Parts Maintenance and Replacement: Key Strategies for System Longevity

Distributed Control Systems (DCSs) are the backbone of many critical industrial processes. Ensuring the long-term reliability and availability of a DCS requires a proactive and well-defined strategy for spare parts maintenance and replacement. Unlike smaller control systems, the complexity and scale of a DCS demand a more sophisticated approach. This article outlines key strategies for…

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The Difference Between PLC and DCS: Applications in Industrial Automation

While both Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Distributed Control Systems (DCSs) are used for industrial automation, their strengths and architectures make them suitable for different types of applications. This article delves into the practical differences between PLCs and DCSs, focusing on where and why you would choose one over the other in various industrial settings.…

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What to Consider for a PLC-to-DCS Migration

Migrating from a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)-based control system to a Distributed Control System (DCS) is a significant undertaking. While there can be compelling reasons for such a migration (e.g., plant expansion, increased complexity, need for higher availability, obsolescence of existing PLCs), it requires careful planning and execution to ensure a smooth transition and minimize…

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Hot Control Engineering DCS and SCADA Articles in 2025

The year 2025 sees continued rapid evolution in the world of industrial automation. Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems are at the heart of this transformation, adapting to new technologies and industry demands. This article highlights the hottest topics and trends driving the most popular and impactful DCS and…

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Difference Between PLC and DCS

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Distributed Control Systems (DCSs) are both essential components of industrial automation, but they serve different roles and have distinct characteristics. While the lines between them have blurred in recent years due to technological advancements, understanding their fundamental differences is crucial for selecting the right control system for a specific application.…

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