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Compared with residential lighting, commercial lighting typically requires higher brightness, longer service life, and greater energy efficiency to meet the demanding lighting requirements.

In July 2026, the release of a new national policy once again brought the lighting industry into the spotlight.

In 2025, weakened demand in both domestic and international markets placed significant pressure on downstream application segments of China's LED industry.

In May 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump made another visit to China and held a historic summit with Chinese leaders in Beijing.

As a leading industry media platform, China Lighting Network (Alighting.cn) will continue to monitor the implementation of these national policies and the industry's practical progress.

The key question now is how lighting manufacturers and solution providers can seize this multi-billion-yuan market opportunity.

Starting in May 2026, the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) entered its full implementation phase across the European Union

According to the latest data released by the General Administration of Customs of China, China’s total exports of lighting products from January to April 2026

In 2025, the operating performance of 57 listed companies primarily engaged in the LED industry recorded modest growth.

The update revises energy efficiency requirements for seven categories of products, covering 37 regulated product types.

It aims to deliver a comprehensive showcase that combines technology, sustainability, and business opportunities, offering global lighting professionals an immersive and forward-looking experience.

On April 23, 2026, the 3rd Smart Lighting Expo and the 17th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition), organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.

Since the beginning of 2026, China's lighting industry has continued its strong momentum in expanding overseas.

Green and low-carbon development has become the defining foundation of the lighting industry. While policy is a major driving force.