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China’s New Anti-theft Lock Standard Triggers Industry Shake-up as Low-end Producers are Forced out
Thursday 21st of May 2026
More than two months after the mandatory GB 21556.2-2025 came into force, the lock sector is undergoing a deep restructuring – a “Grade C era” has begun.A sweeping new national standard for anti-theft locks is reshaping China’s security hardware m…
Wenzhou Lock Mission Strikes Deals in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan
Thursday 14th of May 2026
A trade delegation from Chinas hardware hub of Wenzhou has wrapped up a high-impact mission across Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, securing fresh cooperation agreements and mapping out supply-chain realities in a region increasingly dominated by Chinese-ma…
Hormuz Disruption Rattles Global Hardware Supply Chains as Copper, Steel and Zinc Costs Rise
Wednesday 13th of May 2026
A prolonged disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is sending shockwaves beyond energy markets, creating turbulence in the global supply of metals used in everyday hardware products — from door locks to hinges. With commercial shipping t…
FCC Approves New Restrictions on Foreign Electronics Testing
Monday 11th of May 2026
The US Federal Communications Commission has voted unanimously to advance new restrictions on foreign electronic device testing, adding fresh uncertainty for Chinas smart lock industry as it expands overseas.In a move adopted on 30 April (Eastern Time…























