Members of the British Textile Machinery Association(BTMA)can look back on 2025 as a year marked by notable technological advances and continued progress in global trade,despite an uncertain and volatile market.“Our ...Members of the British Textile Machinery Association(BTMA)can look back on 2025 as a year marked by notable technological advances and continued progress in global trade,despite an uncertain and volatile market.“Our members have been very active over the past 12 months and this has resulted in new technologies for the production of technical fibres and fabrics,the introduction of AI and machine learning into process control systems and significant advances in materials testing,”says BTMA CEO Jason Kent.“There’s real excitement about what can be achieved in 2026 as we look ahead to upcoming exhibitions such as JEC Composites in Paris in March and Techtextil in Frankfurt in April.”展开更多
Recently,the Standardization Administration of China issued Announcement No.1 of 2026,officially approving the establishment of the Subcommittee 1 on Nonwoven Material of National Technical Committee 606 on Technical ...Recently,the Standardization Administration of China issued Announcement No.1 of 2026,officially approving the establishment of the Subcommittee 1 on Nonwoven Material of National Technical Committee 606 on Technical Textiles of Standardization Administration of China(SAC/TC606/SC1)and the Subcommittee 2 on Filtration and Separation Textiles of National Technical Committee 606 on Technical Textiles of Standardization Administration of China(SAC/TC606/SC2).The formation of these two subcommittees marks a crucial step in the standardization development of China's industrial textiles sector in specialized fields.展开更多
Against the backdrop of integrated development between technical education and higher vocational education,the teaching of Chinese Medicine Processing Technology courses faces new opportunities and challenges.This pap...Against the backdrop of integrated development between technical education and higher vocational education,the teaching of Chinese Medicine Processing Technology courses faces new opportunities and challenges.This paper analyzes the existing problems in the current teaching of Chinese Medicine Processing Technology courses,discusses the necessity of reforming the teaching model under the context of integration,and proposes the construction of a"Dual-Capability Progression,Six-Dimensional Empowerment"teaching model.The aim is to enhance the teaching quality of Chinese Medicine Processing Technology courses and cultivate high-quality skilled talents in Chinese medicine processing who can meet industry demands.展开更多
The internationalization of technical standards is a crucial means to promote high-quality economic development,enhance corporate competitiveness,and participate in global economic governance.Drawing widespread academ...The internationalization of technical standards is a crucial means to promote high-quality economic development,enhance corporate competitiveness,and participate in global economic governance.Drawing widespread academic attention,this paper systematically reviews existing research on the internationalization of technical standards,covering aspects such as the concept of technical internationalization,challenges and countermeasures,influencing factors,and the relationship between technological innovation and technical standards.The aim is to advance the refinement of related technical fields and provide theoretical support and guidance for practical activities in the internationalization of technical standards.展开更多
The full potential of advanced coating and finishingtechnologies for the production of technical textiles willbe outlined by Monforts specialists at Techtextil NorthAmerica which takes place in Atlanta,Georgia,from Ma...The full potential of advanced coating and finishingtechnologies for the production of technical textiles willbe outlined by Monforts specialists at Techtextil NorthAmerica which takes place in Atlanta,Georgia,from May6-8.The company and its US representative PSP Market-ing,of Charlotte,North Carolina,will be part of the exten-sive VDMA German Pavilion at the show,at stand 323lwithin the Georgia World Congress Center.展开更多
Uzbekistan Institute of Standards(UIS),founded in 1969,is the national standardization body of Uzbekistan.There are over 32,000 national standards in Uzbekistan.Last year,UIS revised the working regulations of all tec...Uzbekistan Institute of Standards(UIS),founded in 1969,is the national standardization body of Uzbekistan.There are over 32,000 national standards in Uzbekistan.Last year,UIS revised the working regulations of all technical committees,which were established in accordance with the organizational structure of ISO.At present,UIS has standardization training courses covering 54 directions,and more than 1,700 experts have received relevant training.UIS ranks the 95th in terms of the Quality Infrastructure for Sustainable Development(QI4SD)and 80th in terms of the Global Quality Infrastructure Index(GQII).It is a member of ISO and an associate member of IEC.In the UIS,40 experts have participated in the activities of various ISO technical committees,and 251 experts have participated in the discussion of IEC projects as observer members.展开更多
This paper summarized the technical regulations for protected production of netted melon in Yantai City,primarily including technical measures such as the environmental requirements of the production area,cultivation ...This paper summarized the technical regulations for protected production of netted melon in Yantai City,primarily including technical measures such as the environmental requirements of the production area,cultivation techniques,pest and disease control,harvesting,packaging,storage,waste management,and production records for netted melon grown in facilities.The technical regulations aim to standardize the protected production of netted melon and enhance the level of standardized and normative production technology.展开更多
Term is a kind of limited language symbols,usually presented in a specific language or text and used to communicate and express ideas.With the globalization of economy,international trade has become more frequent,and ...Term is a kind of limited language symbols,usually presented in a specific language or text and used to communicate and express ideas.With the globalization of economy,international trade has become more frequent,and chemical products have gradually become the hotspot of international import and export transactions,so the Chinese translation of the names of chemical products has become more important,and accurate translation can better promote the development of the domestic chemical industry and its dialogue and exchange with the international chemical industry.In this paper,we first explore the Chinese translation strategies of the semi-technical words in chemistry,and then investigate the translation strategies for technical words,subdividing the technical words into compounds,derivatives,and acronyms,with a view to providing ideas and references for translations of relevant texts.展开更多
Technical English is characterized by a high degree of specialization. The prevalent use of nominalization enhances the objectivity and rigor of the text by reducing reliance on subject-predicate structures, thereby a...Technical English is characterized by a high degree of specialization. The prevalent use of nominalization enhances the objectivity and rigor of the text by reducing reliance on subject-predicate structures, thereby achieving greater conciseness, objectivity, and precision. This paper will explore the nominalization strategies in the English translation of scientific and technical texts at both the lexical and the syntactic levels.展开更多
This study provides a systematic investigation into the influence of feature selection methods on cryptocurrency price forecasting models employing technical indicators.In this work,over 130 technical indicators—cove...This study provides a systematic investigation into the influence of feature selection methods on cryptocurrency price forecasting models employing technical indicators.In this work,over 130 technical indicators—covering momentum,volatility,volume,and trend-related technical indicators—are subjected to three distinct feature selection approaches.Specifically,mutual information(MI),recursive feature elimination(RFE),and random forest importance(RFI).By extracting an optimal set of 20 predictors,the proposed framework aims to mitigate redundancy and overfitting while enhancing interpretability.These feature subsets are integrated into support vector regression(SVR),Huber regressors,and k-nearest neighbors(KNN)models to forecast the prices of three leading cryptocurrencies—Bitcoin(BTC/USDT),Ethereum(ETH/USDT),and Binance Coin(BNB/USDT)—across horizons ranging from 1 to 20 days.Model evaluation employs the coefficient of determination(R2)and the root mean squared logarithmic error(RMSLE),alongside a walk-forward validation scheme to approximate real-world trading contexts.Empirical results indicate that incorporating momentum and volatility measures substantially improves predictive accuracy,with particularly pronounced effects observed at longer forecast windows.Moreover,indicators related to volume and trend provide incremental benefits in select market conditions.Notably,an 80%–85% reduction in the original feature set frequently maintains or enhances model performance relative to the complete indicator set.These findings highlight the critical role of targeted feature selection in addressing high-dimensional financial data challenges while preserving model robustness.This research advances the field of cryptocurrency forecasting by offering a rigorous comparison of feature selection methods and their effects on multiple digital assets and prediction horizons.The outcomes highlight the importance of dimension-reduction strategies in developing more efficient and resilient forecasting algorithms.Future efforts should incorporate high-frequency data and explore alternative selection techniques to further refine predictive accuracy in this highly volatile domain.展开更多
This study explores engineering risk prevention and control in electromechanical engineering from the technical management perspective.It elaborates on technical management’s role,core concepts,critical risks,and var...This study explores engineering risk prevention and control in electromechanical engineering from the technical management perspective.It elaborates on technical management’s role,core concepts,critical risks,and various strategies like fail-safe design,predictive maintenance,ISO-compliant workflows.It also emphasizes future research areas such as AI-driven predictive risk modeling and cross-disciplinary management frameworks.展开更多
This paper focuses on concrete technical management in construction engineering.It explains the core elements,including production mix ratio,analyzes problems of traditional models,presents innovative management model...This paper focuses on concrete technical management in construction engineering.It explains the core elements,including production mix ratio,analyzes problems of traditional models,presents innovative management models like BIM+GIS and their applications,and covers aspects such as job competence standards and prefabricated modular construction regulations,emphasizing the significance and development direction of innovative models.展开更多
Accelerating urbanization is driving an upgrade in the demand for real estate fine finishing,with multi-sector differentiated management and technical risks urgently requiring systematic solutions.Based on the“Guangz...Accelerating urbanization is driving an upgrade in the demand for real estate fine finishing,with multi-sector differentiated management and technical risks urgently requiring systematic solutions.Based on the“Guangzhou City Building and Municipal Infrastructure Engineering Quality Management Measures”(2024),this study constructs a“technical standards-process control-risk hedging”three-dimensional system,integrating BIM collaborative design,prefabricated construction,and big data risk assessment.Empirical evidence shows that the application of this system has shortened the construction period of super high-rise complexes by 12%and kept the cost deviation rate within 1.5%.Differentiated management balances functional complexity with dynamic commercial demands,the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process quantifies risk paths,and penetration testing interrupts chains of quality defects.The outcomes provide support for engineering standardization and intelligent transformation.展开更多
This paper examines the challenges in the technical briefing process for construction projects,including a three-level system and issues related to formalization.An optimization approaches was introduced based on the ...This paper examines the challenges in the technical briefing process for construction projects,including a three-level system and issues related to formalization.An optimization approaches was introduced based on the PDCA cycle,alongside the application of BIM and AR technologies.The key preparatory measures were outlined in this study and the functions of the management system was mentioned.Through case comparisons,this paper demonstrated that these optimizations can significantly improve efficiency and quality,support the development of an evaluation system to verify results,and highlight the critical role of organizational support.展开更多
According to the 2025 edition of Chinese Science and Technology Journal Citation Reports(Core Edition)released by the Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China,Petroleum Exploration and Development ac...According to the 2025 edition of Chinese Science and Technology Journal Citation Reports(Core Edition)released by the Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China,Petroleum Exploration and Development achieved a core impact factor of 6.246 in 2024.It ranked 2nd among 2,202 core journals of natural sciences and 1st among 41 journals in the petroleum and natural gas engineering category,with a total core citation frequency of 7,502.展开更多
We use transaction-level data from the Bitcoin exchange Mt.Gox,including over 1.4 million transactions from more than 45,000 traders,to investigate the role of technical chart patterns in the early Bitcoin market from...We use transaction-level data from the Bitcoin exchange Mt.Gox,including over 1.4 million transactions from more than 45,000 traders,to investigate the role of technical chart patterns in the early Bitcoin market from April 2011 to September 2013.Employing a pattern recognition algorithm,we identify hourly trading signals for five major chart patterns.Buy signals of these patterns are associated with an average increase in abnormal trading volume of more than 53%.Trades executed during buy signal periods yield significantly higher average returns than those made during non-signal periods.Traders who use chart patterns more frequently are more likely to generate right-skewed return distributions,engage in more active trading,and achieve higher average roundtrip returns.Our research suggests that chart pattern trading was a crucial tool for Mt.Gox clients,highlighting the importance of technical heuristics in shaping the dynamics in a less efficient and unregulated market environment.By leveraging a comprehensive transaction dataset from a major cryptocurrency exchange,we provide unique insights into the actual trading behavior of the first Bitcoin adopters.This sets our work apart from previous studies that mainly rely on backtesting technical strategies using publicly available price data.展开更多
This paper focuses on the technical management of concrete mixing plants.It introduces the whole-process engineering consulting model and elaborates on multifaceted aspects of technical management,including a matrix-b...This paper focuses on the technical management of concrete mixing plants.It introduces the whole-process engineering consulting model and elaborates on multifaceted aspects of technical management,including a matrix-based management framework,standardized design management pathways,cost early-warning systems,approval strategies,regulatory databases,etc.This paper also emphasizes the importance of innovations in collaborative management mechanisms for improving quality and efficiency.展开更多
As global trade networks deepen and trade patterns evolve,supply chain dynamics have emerged as a critical driver of high-quality development-particularly as reflected in firms’capacity to export higher-quality produ...As global trade networks deepen and trade patterns evolve,supply chain dynamics have emerged as a critical driver of high-quality development-particularly as reflected in firms’capacity to export higher-quality products.Drawing on new-new trade theory,this study incorporates supply chain behavior-specifically,the use of intermediate goods-into the analytical framework for determining export product quality.Theoretically,it posits that technical regulations on the supply chain influence export quality through two key channels:improvements in the quality of intermediate inputs and changes in their associated costs.Empirically,the study exploits China’s imposition of technical barriers to trade(TBT)on intermediate goods imports as a quasi-natural experiment,applying a difference-in-differences approach to firm-level export data from 2000 to 2014.The results show that supply chain technical regulations lead to significant improvements in the quality of exported final products.Mechanistically,the regulations raise the quality of imported intermediates,which in turn drive upgrades in final outputs,while leaving import costs largely unchanged-since compliance expenses are absorbed by foreign exporters rather than passed on to Chinese firms.Further analysis reveals substantial heterogeneity in these effects,depending on both the type of regulation and firm characteristics.These variations reflect differences in regulatory intensity and in firms’sensitivity to supply chain changes,adaptability,and capacity to convert input quality into product upgrades.Overall,the findings suggest that strengthening supply-side regulatory standards-when properly designed-represents a strategic lever for improving product quality and enhancing firms’international competitiveness,offering valuable insights for trade policy and global supply chain governance.展开更多
After 20 years of rapid development,China's photovoltaic industry has become a leading industry in the international market.In recent years,photovoltaic power,a renewable and clean energy,has attracted global atte...After 20 years of rapid development,China's photovoltaic industry has become a leading industry in the international market.In recent years,photovoltaic power,a renewable and clean energy,has attracted global attention.This paper sorts out the technical barriers to trade related to the photovoltaic industry in Europe and the United States,analyzes the short-term and long-term impact on China,and finally puts forward countermeasures.展开更多
文摘Members of the British Textile Machinery Association(BTMA)can look back on 2025 as a year marked by notable technological advances and continued progress in global trade,despite an uncertain and volatile market.“Our members have been very active over the past 12 months and this has resulted in new technologies for the production of technical fibres and fabrics,the introduction of AI and machine learning into process control systems and significant advances in materials testing,”says BTMA CEO Jason Kent.“There’s real excitement about what can be achieved in 2026 as we look ahead to upcoming exhibitions such as JEC Composites in Paris in March and Techtextil in Frankfurt in April.”
文摘Recently,the Standardization Administration of China issued Announcement No.1 of 2026,officially approving the establishment of the Subcommittee 1 on Nonwoven Material of National Technical Committee 606 on Technical Textiles of Standardization Administration of China(SAC/TC606/SC1)and the Subcommittee 2 on Filtration and Separation Textiles of National Technical Committee 606 on Technical Textiles of Standardization Administration of China(SAC/TC606/SC2).The formation of these two subcommittees marks a crucial step in the standardization development of China's industrial textiles sector in specialized fields.
基金Supported by Scientific Research Fund Project of Yunnan Provincial Department of Education(2025J1950).
文摘Against the backdrop of integrated development between technical education and higher vocational education,the teaching of Chinese Medicine Processing Technology courses faces new opportunities and challenges.This paper analyzes the existing problems in the current teaching of Chinese Medicine Processing Technology courses,discusses the necessity of reforming the teaching model under the context of integration,and proposes the construction of a"Dual-Capability Progression,Six-Dimensional Empowerment"teaching model.The aim is to enhance the teaching quality of Chinese Medicine Processing Technology courses and cultivate high-quality skilled talents in Chinese medicine processing who can meet industry demands.
文摘The internationalization of technical standards is a crucial means to promote high-quality economic development,enhance corporate competitiveness,and participate in global economic governance.Drawing widespread academic attention,this paper systematically reviews existing research on the internationalization of technical standards,covering aspects such as the concept of technical internationalization,challenges and countermeasures,influencing factors,and the relationship between technological innovation and technical standards.The aim is to advance the refinement of related technical fields and provide theoretical support and guidance for practical activities in the internationalization of technical standards.
文摘The full potential of advanced coating and finishingtechnologies for the production of technical textiles willbe outlined by Monforts specialists at Techtextil NorthAmerica which takes place in Atlanta,Georgia,from May6-8.The company and its US representative PSP Market-ing,of Charlotte,North Carolina,will be part of the exten-sive VDMA German Pavilion at the show,at stand 323lwithin the Georgia World Congress Center.
文摘Uzbekistan Institute of Standards(UIS),founded in 1969,is the national standardization body of Uzbekistan.There are over 32,000 national standards in Uzbekistan.Last year,UIS revised the working regulations of all technical committees,which were established in accordance with the organizational structure of ISO.At present,UIS has standardization training courses covering 54 directions,and more than 1,700 experts have received relevant training.UIS ranks the 95th in terms of the Quality Infrastructure for Sustainable Development(QI4SD)and 80th in terms of the Global Quality Infrastructure Index(GQII).It is a member of ISO and an associate member of IEC.In the UIS,40 experts have participated in the activities of various ISO technical committees,and 251 experts have participated in the discussion of IEC projects as observer members.
基金Supported by The Teaching Reform Research Project of Yantai Institute of China Agricultural University(202302Ks)Yantai Local Standard Revision Program(DB 3706/T 73-2021).
文摘This paper summarized the technical regulations for protected production of netted melon in Yantai City,primarily including technical measures such as the environmental requirements of the production area,cultivation techniques,pest and disease control,harvesting,packaging,storage,waste management,and production records for netted melon grown in facilities.The technical regulations aim to standardize the protected production of netted melon and enhance the level of standardized and normative production technology.
基金USST Construction Project of English-Taught Courses for International Students in 2024USST Teaching Achievement Award(Postgraduate)Cultivation Project in 2024.
文摘Term is a kind of limited language symbols,usually presented in a specific language or text and used to communicate and express ideas.With the globalization of economy,international trade has become more frequent,and chemical products have gradually become the hotspot of international import and export transactions,so the Chinese translation of the names of chemical products has become more important,and accurate translation can better promote the development of the domestic chemical industry and its dialogue and exchange with the international chemical industry.In this paper,we first explore the Chinese translation strategies of the semi-technical words in chemistry,and then investigate the translation strategies for technical words,subdividing the technical words into compounds,derivatives,and acronyms,with a view to providing ideas and references for translations of relevant texts.
文摘Technical English is characterized by a high degree of specialization. The prevalent use of nominalization enhances the objectivity and rigor of the text by reducing reliance on subject-predicate structures, thereby achieving greater conciseness, objectivity, and precision. This paper will explore the nominalization strategies in the English translation of scientific and technical texts at both the lexical and the syntactic levels.
文摘This study provides a systematic investigation into the influence of feature selection methods on cryptocurrency price forecasting models employing technical indicators.In this work,over 130 technical indicators—covering momentum,volatility,volume,and trend-related technical indicators—are subjected to three distinct feature selection approaches.Specifically,mutual information(MI),recursive feature elimination(RFE),and random forest importance(RFI).By extracting an optimal set of 20 predictors,the proposed framework aims to mitigate redundancy and overfitting while enhancing interpretability.These feature subsets are integrated into support vector regression(SVR),Huber regressors,and k-nearest neighbors(KNN)models to forecast the prices of three leading cryptocurrencies—Bitcoin(BTC/USDT),Ethereum(ETH/USDT),and Binance Coin(BNB/USDT)—across horizons ranging from 1 to 20 days.Model evaluation employs the coefficient of determination(R2)and the root mean squared logarithmic error(RMSLE),alongside a walk-forward validation scheme to approximate real-world trading contexts.Empirical results indicate that incorporating momentum and volatility measures substantially improves predictive accuracy,with particularly pronounced effects observed at longer forecast windows.Moreover,indicators related to volume and trend provide incremental benefits in select market conditions.Notably,an 80%–85% reduction in the original feature set frequently maintains or enhances model performance relative to the complete indicator set.These findings highlight the critical role of targeted feature selection in addressing high-dimensional financial data challenges while preserving model robustness.This research advances the field of cryptocurrency forecasting by offering a rigorous comparison of feature selection methods and their effects on multiple digital assets and prediction horizons.The outcomes highlight the importance of dimension-reduction strategies in developing more efficient and resilient forecasting algorithms.Future efforts should incorporate high-frequency data and explore alternative selection techniques to further refine predictive accuracy in this highly volatile domain.
文摘This study explores engineering risk prevention and control in electromechanical engineering from the technical management perspective.It elaborates on technical management’s role,core concepts,critical risks,and various strategies like fail-safe design,predictive maintenance,ISO-compliant workflows.It also emphasizes future research areas such as AI-driven predictive risk modeling and cross-disciplinary management frameworks.
文摘This paper focuses on concrete technical management in construction engineering.It explains the core elements,including production mix ratio,analyzes problems of traditional models,presents innovative management models like BIM+GIS and their applications,and covers aspects such as job competence standards and prefabricated modular construction regulations,emphasizing the significance and development direction of innovative models.
文摘Accelerating urbanization is driving an upgrade in the demand for real estate fine finishing,with multi-sector differentiated management and technical risks urgently requiring systematic solutions.Based on the“Guangzhou City Building and Municipal Infrastructure Engineering Quality Management Measures”(2024),this study constructs a“technical standards-process control-risk hedging”three-dimensional system,integrating BIM collaborative design,prefabricated construction,and big data risk assessment.Empirical evidence shows that the application of this system has shortened the construction period of super high-rise complexes by 12%and kept the cost deviation rate within 1.5%.Differentiated management balances functional complexity with dynamic commercial demands,the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process quantifies risk paths,and penetration testing interrupts chains of quality defects.The outcomes provide support for engineering standardization and intelligent transformation.
文摘This paper examines the challenges in the technical briefing process for construction projects,including a three-level system and issues related to formalization.An optimization approaches was introduced based on the PDCA cycle,alongside the application of BIM and AR technologies.The key preparatory measures were outlined in this study and the functions of the management system was mentioned.Through case comparisons,this paper demonstrated that these optimizations can significantly improve efficiency and quality,support the development of an evaluation system to verify results,and highlight the critical role of organizational support.
文摘According to the 2025 edition of Chinese Science and Technology Journal Citation Reports(Core Edition)released by the Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China,Petroleum Exploration and Development achieved a core impact factor of 6.246 in 2024.It ranked 2nd among 2,202 core journals of natural sciences and 1st among 41 journals in the petroleum and natural gas engineering category,with a total core citation frequency of 7,502.
文摘We use transaction-level data from the Bitcoin exchange Mt.Gox,including over 1.4 million transactions from more than 45,000 traders,to investigate the role of technical chart patterns in the early Bitcoin market from April 2011 to September 2013.Employing a pattern recognition algorithm,we identify hourly trading signals for five major chart patterns.Buy signals of these patterns are associated with an average increase in abnormal trading volume of more than 53%.Trades executed during buy signal periods yield significantly higher average returns than those made during non-signal periods.Traders who use chart patterns more frequently are more likely to generate right-skewed return distributions,engage in more active trading,and achieve higher average roundtrip returns.Our research suggests that chart pattern trading was a crucial tool for Mt.Gox clients,highlighting the importance of technical heuristics in shaping the dynamics in a less efficient and unregulated market environment.By leveraging a comprehensive transaction dataset from a major cryptocurrency exchange,we provide unique insights into the actual trading behavior of the first Bitcoin adopters.This sets our work apart from previous studies that mainly rely on backtesting technical strategies using publicly available price data.
文摘This paper focuses on the technical management of concrete mixing plants.It introduces the whole-process engineering consulting model and elaborates on multifaceted aspects of technical management,including a matrix-based management framework,standardized design management pathways,cost early-warning systems,approval strategies,regulatory databases,etc.This paper also emphasizes the importance of innovations in collaborative management mechanisms for improving quality and efficiency.
基金supported by a major project from the Key Research Base of Humanities and Social Sciences of the Ministry of Education,“Research on Open Development and High-Quality Integrated Development of the Yangtze River Delta Region”(Grant No.22JJD790035).
文摘As global trade networks deepen and trade patterns evolve,supply chain dynamics have emerged as a critical driver of high-quality development-particularly as reflected in firms’capacity to export higher-quality products.Drawing on new-new trade theory,this study incorporates supply chain behavior-specifically,the use of intermediate goods-into the analytical framework for determining export product quality.Theoretically,it posits that technical regulations on the supply chain influence export quality through two key channels:improvements in the quality of intermediate inputs and changes in their associated costs.Empirically,the study exploits China’s imposition of technical barriers to trade(TBT)on intermediate goods imports as a quasi-natural experiment,applying a difference-in-differences approach to firm-level export data from 2000 to 2014.The results show that supply chain technical regulations lead to significant improvements in the quality of exported final products.Mechanistically,the regulations raise the quality of imported intermediates,which in turn drive upgrades in final outputs,while leaving import costs largely unchanged-since compliance expenses are absorbed by foreign exporters rather than passed on to Chinese firms.Further analysis reveals substantial heterogeneity in these effects,depending on both the type of regulation and firm characteristics.These variations reflect differences in regulatory intensity and in firms’sensitivity to supply chain changes,adaptability,and capacity to convert input quality into product upgrades.Overall,the findings suggest that strengthening supply-side regulatory standards-when properly designed-represents a strategic lever for improving product quality and enhancing firms’international competitiveness,offering valuable insights for trade policy and global supply chain governance.
文摘After 20 years of rapid development,China's photovoltaic industry has become a leading industry in the international market.In recent years,photovoltaic power,a renewable and clean energy,has attracted global attention.This paper sorts out the technical barriers to trade related to the photovoltaic industry in Europe and the United States,analyzes the short-term and long-term impact on China,and finally puts forward countermeasures.
