China's Midea sees portable A/C sales soar in Europe during sweltering summer

ConsumerHome appliance maker's PortaSplit becomes a hit on ease of useMidea's PortaSplit air conditioners are readied for shipment. (Midea)SHIZUKA TANABEAugust 10, 2026 05:44 JSTGUANGZHAO -- Chinese-made air conditioners are selling well in Europe, with Midea Group shipping 200,000 no-installation, portable units from the beginning of 2026 to the end of June, double the total shipments for the entire year of 2025.