Even Spider-Man couldn't withstand Shanghai's sweltering heat
2026-07-30
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On July 23, Shanghai, China issued an orange alert for high temperatures. That same day, Tom Holland, known as "Holland," and his wife Zendaya arrived in Shanghai ahead of schedule to promote the Chinese premiere of Spider-Man: Brand New Day on July 24.
While strolling around, Holland couldn't take it anymore. Wearing long pants, he was also feeling the heat and had to duck into a Semir store.
Holland probably didn't expect that while he was in Shanghai promoting Spider-Man, and the film's success was still uncertain, his Chinese-style shorts would become a hot topic.
Now, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has been released.
The founder of PeakVision, a loyal Spider-Man fan, decided to help fellow Spider-Man fans combat the heatwave by offering significant discounts on air conditioners and related cooling fans to celebrate the film's release.
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Classroom hits 40°C, French parents tearfully demand AC installation: Don't make my child pay with their life!
2026-07-30
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Recent extreme heatwaves across France have caused classroom temperatures in some schools to soar to 40°C, sparking serious concerns among parents regarding their children's health and safety. In cities like Nîmes, where public schools generally lack air conditioning, parents took the initiative to crowdfund and install portable air conditioning units to combat the heat. However, they faced intervention from local authorities citing "educational equity" and "environmental concerns"—with demands that the units be removed. This incident has ignited a heated debate in French society concerning public responsibility, environmental policy, and the protection of health and well-being.
Core Issues of the Controversy
The Reality of the Heat Crisis:
In late June 2026, France experienced a historic heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40°C in many areas. At La Planette, a public primary school in Nîmes, classroom temperatures reached 40°C, causing students to faint from heatstroke. Data shows that only about 7% of schools across France are equipped with air conditioning, leaving the vast majority of classrooms feeling like "steamers" during the sweltering heat.
Parent-Led Action:
Faced with slow government approval processes, parents at La Planette Primary School raised €2,060 via a crowdfunding platform in just three days. They purchased and installed five portable air conditioning units in classrooms, attempting to ensure a basic, livable environment for their children.
The Official Response:
Vincent Bouget, the local left-wing mayor, ordered the removal of the units within 48 hours, citing two reasons: ① unauthorized installation of electrical appliances on school grounds violated regulations; and ② a fear that allowing "wealthy neighborhoods to self-fund air conditioning" would set a precedent, creating "inequality" among public schools. The deputy mayor also criticized the move, suggesting it could exacerbate the wealth gap.
Aftermath:
The city government advocated for the use of fans and misting systems instead. However, media investigations revealed that City Hall itself was air-conditioned, having spent €237,000 on a cooling system in 2022; this sparked a massive outcry over double standards.
Public Opinion and Underlying Tensions
This incident reflects the multifaceted dilemmas France faces regarding climate response and public governance:
Environmental Ideology vs. Humanitarian Imperatives:
Some politicians and environmental groups view air conditioning as an "energy sin," advocating for "adapting to global warming" rather than "relying on technology for cooling"—a stance criticized by the public as being out of touch with reality (akin to the infamous "let them eat cake"). Monique Barbut, the Minister for Ecological Transition, once publicly questioned the utility of air conditioning while her own office was equipped with a full cooling system, drawing accusations of a "double standard."
Absence of Public Services:
Parents have questioned how tax revenue is utilized, pointing out the long-standing lack of government investment in essential infrastructure. Following the 2003 heatwave that claimed tens of thousands of lives, the government pledged to improve cooling systems in public facilities; yet, more than two decades later, this promise has not been fully implemented.
Political Polarization:
Far-right leader Le Pen advocates for the immediate installation of air conditioning in schools and hospitals, whereas far-left leader Mélenchon maintains a staunch anti-air-conditioning stance; meanwhile, centrists remain ambiguous, resulting in a policy deadlock.
Currently, under public pressure, the Nîmes municipal government has tacitly allowed the school to retain its air conditioning units. However, this move is viewed merely as a temporary compromise, leaving systemic issues unresolved. French society faces a formidable challenge in striking a balance between climate goals, fiscal equity, and the preservation of human life.
PeakVision believes that when confronted with extreme heat, the primary priority is survival—after all, human life takes precedence over everything else.
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Why are Coca-Cola and Sprite "unwanted" in 40℃ heat?
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In the sweltering summer of 2026, temperatures in many areas soared above 40℃, but the beverage industry experienced a chill. Overall sales of traditional beverages plummeted by approximately 60% year-on-year, with sugary carbonated drinks facing their "coldest peak season" in history. About 70% of distributors saw their business shrink or even suffer losses.
Traditional Categories Suffered Across the Board
In the second quarter, offline sales of beverages decreased by 11.78% year-on-year, the largest decline among all categories. Specifically:
Carbonated beverages decreased by 12.23% year-on-year;
Ready-to-drink juices decreased by 14.84%;
Only sugar-free ready-to-drink tea and ready-to-drink coffee maintained growth.
"Sugar" is the Core Point of Contention
More than 500 million adults in China suffer from blood sugar problems, and 69% of consumers check the ingredient list before buying beverages. Professional data shows that while overall sales of carbonated beverages still grew by 4.3%, all of this growth came from the sugar-free category. Classic sugary colas and Sprite saw offline sales decline by more than 12% year-on-year in the second quarter.
Iced tea and other popular beverages have fallen from their prime refrigerator positions to the bottom of the shelves, marking the end of an era.
Who is Bucking the Trend and Achieving Explosive Sales Growth?
Sugar-free Tea
Sugar-free tea is the only high-growth category, with Q2 sales surging 16.1% year-on-year. It is projected to reach a market size of 135.2 billion yuan in 2026, accounting for half of the tea beverage market for the first time. Oriental Leaf holds a market share of over 75%, dominating the market; Suntory's share has fallen to less than 9%.
Electrolyte Water
Electrolyte water is growing even more rapidly: the market size is approaching 20 billion yuan in 2025 from 2.7 billion yuan in 2022, and is projected to exceed 33 billion yuan in 2026. Alienware has become a 5 billion yuan-level blockbuster product, and Dongpeng's "Water Replenisher" has seen its market share jump from 0 to 34% in three years. 75% of consumption comes from "non-sports scenarios," shifting from professional supplements to daily hydration.
Chinese-style Health Water
Chinese-style health water unexpectedly cooled down, with sales decreasing by over 20% year-on-year in Q2, and the number of new products plummeting from 134 last year to 49.
The Entire Industry is Engaged in Fierce Competition with "One-Yuan Exchange" Schemes
Under homogeneous competition, price wars have become the ultimate weapon. Nongfu Spring, Dongpeng, Master Kong, Uni-President, and others have all entered the "one-yuan exchange" game: Nongfu Spring's overall winning rate is 43%; Dongpeng Special Drink has the highest at 80%; Master Kong Iced Tea has 30%. The industry is trapped in a stalemate of "no promotions lead to sluggish sales, promotions don't bring profits," and the survival space for small and medium-sized brands is being continuously squeezed.
Even New Markets Are Failing
Coconut Water
The growth rate of coconut water has slowed, with over 50 brands entering the market. However, two notarized tests revealed that all nine best-selling products claiming to be "100% coconut water" tested positive for external water and sugar, severely damaging the industry's trust.
NFC (Not From Concentrate) Juice
NFC (Not From Concentrate) juice maintained a high growth rate of 20-25%, with affordable products priced at 6-8 yuan making their way into the lower-tier market. However, an undercover investigation in July revealed that many contract manufacturers lacked both fruit and fresh-squeezing equipment; the so-called "100% fresh-squeezed" products relied entirely on water, concentrate, and flavorings, with two-thirds of the market products failing to live up to the claim.
Conclusion: High temperatures failed to save traditional beverages, essentially a forced adjustment of the supply side by health consciousness. The trust crisis and price wars in the new market indicate that shortcomings remain behind rapid expansion. The chill of this "coldest peak season" may not be a cyclical downturn, but rather the beginning of a longer adjustment period.
Of course, the best way to cool down is through environmental changes, and PeakVision's products can help you solve the problems brought about by the heatwave.
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European tourists seek more than just "Chinese-style cool"
2026-07-27
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From enjoying the cool breeze and scenery by mountain lakes to shopping for heat-relief products and strolling through streets to experience traditional culture—this summer, European tourists, eager to escape the scorching heat back home, have flocked to China to experience "Chinese-style cool" firsthand.
Data shows that among the top 20 global source marketss for inbound tourism this summer, European countries accounted for 30%. Booking volumes surged by 275% year-on-year, with ticket bookings increasing more than twentyfold compared to the previous year.
What is drawing European tourists to China in such large numbers?
The immediate reason is a pressing need to escape the heat. A massive heatwave swept across Europe this summer, causing sales of Chinese air conditioners to skyrocket locally; exports of Chinese air conditioners to Europe surged by 72.8% year-on-year in June alone. Faced with "cooling anxiety," Europeans are keen to visit China and enjoy the luxury of ubiquitous air conditioning:
Public facilities in China—such as shopping malls, hotels, and subway stations—are generally equipped with air conditioning, ensuring a comfortable environment.
Furthermore, China’s vast and diverse landscape offers a wealth of natural summer retreats—from the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau and the snow-capped mountains of western Sichuan to the forests of the Northeast and the grasslands of Inner Mongolia—providing European tourists with a wide range of "cool" options.
Yisa, a French blogger living in Shanghai, has been sharing updates on social media about plans to bring her parents to China for the summer and documenting their entire journey. Her posts have allowed netizens to see the affection and trust the elderly French couple holds for China.
After visiting Guilin, an Italian tourist named Marco marveled at the experience: "Many places here have sunshades, and rest stops on the mountains even sell ice-cold drinks—details rarely seen in Europe. Plus, the scenery is stunning; I’ll definitely recommend that my friends in Europe visit." Experts suggest that the heatwaves in Europe have acted as a catalyst for the decision to "go to China now."
"Go to China now"
And it’s incredibly convenient, too
Visa-free policies make traveling to China easier than ever
China currently implements a unilateral visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from 35 European countries, allowing eligible tourists to stay for up to 30 days. Patricia Yates, CEO of VisitBritain, stated that the visa-free policy has made it much more convenient for British tourists to travel to China.
The benefits of this policy are reflected in the data: figures from the National Immigration Administration show that in the first half of this year, as many as 77.7% of foreign visitors entering the country benefited from visa-free entry. In other words, nearly eight out of every ten foreign visitors arrived in China visa-free.
China’s Departure Tax Refund Policy Upgraded
The recently launched "Departure Tax Refund 2.0" initiative—featuring measures such as cross-regional mutual recognition and a standardized 28-day departure deadline—allows European tourists to truly enjoy a worry-free shopping and convenient refund experience. Mist fans, cooling towels, neck-worn air conditioners—these Chinese "cooling gadgets" are driving a shopping spree among European visitors.
Eduardo Santander, CEO of the European Travel Commission, believes that as people-to-people exchanges between the two sides intensify, tourism between China and Europe is poised for further mutually beneficial growth.
The Effectiveness and Appeal of Chinese Governance Draw European Tourists Across Continents
In recent years, terms and topics like "China travel," "living like a local," and "experiencing the ultimate China" have gone viral on overseas social media platforms. Scenes showcasing technology—such as autonomous driving, drone light shows, and new-energy vehicle factories—alongside the comforting sense of "Chinese-style safety" found in brightly lit streets late at night, are constantly trending online.
The *Financial Times* notes that China has become synonymous with "cool" on overseas social media. From trendy collectible figures to innovative tea beverages, the global popularity of Chinese elements reflects a broader "China craze."
For this reason, Europeans are no longer content with merely watching China from behind a screen; they are eager to set foot in the country and experience it firsthand. Talia Dix, a Chinese studies graduate from the University of Edinburgh, noted that for many young people abroad, Chinese trends have revealed a "charming China" to the world, sparking their interest in visiting the country.
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