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Tech edge to boost Chinese firms’ overseas revenues to record high: UBS
Carmaking, power supply chains at forefront of China’s go-global expansion, driven by rising technological competitiveness, Swiss bank says.
26 May 2026 - 9:50PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
As Chinese EV makers expand in Europe, are local suppliers set to benefit?
25 May 2026 - 6:07PM
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International Property
Property challenges put Chinese firms’ go-global plans at risk: JLL
25 May 2026 - 11:00AM
Made in China 2025
China’s machinery giant XCMG eyes bigger scoop of global sales
State-owned firm banks on intelligent manufacturing, green technology, product integration and digital services to boost sales overseas.
25 May 2026 - 9:00AM
A giant XCMG truck dwarfs other vehicles at the company’s customer festival in Xuzhou, in eastern China’s Jiangsu province, on May 19. Photo: Handout
Artificial intelligence
Xiaomi is pouring billions into AI to future-proof its hardware empire
Beijing-based firm bets on frontier tech, from topping AI benchmarks to designing chips that rival Apple, to secure its long-term survival.
25 May 2026 - 9:00AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Zelos looks to Middle East, Southeast Asia to turn a profit on robovan fleet
China’s robovan industry is in a period of consolidation, marked by the merger of Zelos with Cainiao’s autonomous-vehicle unit in January.
24 May 2026 - 2:00PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Does Xpeng’s 33% cut on 6-seat SUV portend a new price war?
The slashed price on the GX model ‘surprised the market’ in a segment carmakers have high hopes for amid slumping EV sales.
21 May 2026 - 5:12PM
He Xiaopeng, co-founder and CEO of Xpeng, speaks during a launch event for the GX SUV in Beijing on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
Electric & new energy vehicles
Tesla’s FSD launch in China heats up competition with domestic EV makers
The long-awaited roll-out received approval from regulators a week after Tesla CEO Elon Musk visited China as part of a US delegation.
21 May 2026 - 12:23PM
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China’s Chery plans for 1m EVs sold abroad amid global energy crisis
Anhui-based carmaker anticipates 27 per cent increase in foreign deliveries in 2026 as battery ranges improve and oil prices rise.
21 May 2026 - 4:39PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s Nio slams EV price wars as costs surge, defying cuts by rival Li Auto
Nio and Li Auto take different approach to pricing new models, with one executive praising ‘reasonable’ carmakers that raise prices.
20 May 2026 - 7:00AM
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China’s Ganfeng secures orders amid surge in demand for energy storage, AI boom
Company says its orders are booked through the first half of 2027 as it plans to increase production volume by 50 per cent next year.
19 May 2026 - 5:00PM
China’s Ganfeng Lithium says its orders have been booked through the first half of 2027 amid a surge in demand for energy storage systems and a frenzy of investment in AI data centres. Photo: handout
Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese firm Xpeng builds driverless cabs, challenging Tesla’s FSD software
The EV maker has embarked on mass production of robotaxis using its own chips and plans to trial the tech before the end of the year.
19 May 2026 - 7:00PM
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China manufacturing
China’s old ‘Motown’, Shanghai bets on robotaxis, better batteries to bump GDP
City authorities point at the need to lure foreign firms, while emerging sectors are expected to generate a trillion-yuan boost over the next 5 years.
19 May 2026 - 7:30AM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Global growth of pure EVs faces hurdles in insurance, charging gaps: BNP Paribas
Charging limits and rising insurance costs could slow the global march of pure electric vehicles, BNP Paribas tells Hong Kong conference.
18 May 2026 - 8:43PM
Hong Kong stock market
Li Auto leads retreat in Chinese EV stocks as price cuts raise profit concerns
The renewed pullback in Chinese EV stocks follows a brief rally that was driven by expectations of rising demand for alternative energy.
18 May 2026 - 4:44PM
The flagship L9 Livis on display at the Li Auto booth, at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China), April 24, 2026. Photo: Reuters
Electric & new energy vehicles
Peugeot, Jeep take on Chinese rivals with new models using local EV tech
Peugeot and Jeep are following in the footsteps of Hyundai Motor’s Ioniq to regain lost ground in mainland China.
15 May 2026 - 10:20PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese EV makers hunt for idled plants in Europe as they expand global influence
BYD, the world’s largest electric car maker, says it is in talks with Stellantis about using European marques’ idled assembly facilities.
15 May 2026 - 5:50PM
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Xi-Trump summit: Ford-CATL plant shows how global carmakers need China
Collaboration with Chinese suppliers ‘the only way international carmakers can compete with Chinese carmakers’, Morgan Stanley analyst says.
14 May 2026 - 8:00PM
A view of the Ford BlueOval Battery Park under construction in Marshall, Michigan. Photo: Universal Images Group via Getty Images
Electric & new energy vehicles
Oil shock fuels BEVs to 9 of top 10 in sales, with China brands overtaking Tesla
Battery EVs take nine of top 10 sales spots amid surging oil prices, giving local brands the edge and pushing Tesla down April charts.
14 May 2026 - 3:30PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Tesla lures budget-conscious Chinese buyers ahead of state visit by Trump
US President Donald Trump’s entourage for his three-day trip to China includes Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Tim Cook of Apple.
13 May 2026 - 6:44PM
SCMP Highlights
Chinese brands eye Europe; Geely joins Chery, BYD profit slide: 7 EV reads
From Malaysia’s import curbs to film-projecting headlights, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.
13 May 2026 - 3:30PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese smart cars set to control 20% of western European market by 2028: JPMorgan
Amid surging demand for electrification and a worldwide energy crisis, domestic carmakers can benefit from the stepped-up ‘go-global’ drive.
11 May 2026 - 8:49PM
MG electric cars before being loaded onto a ship for export at the port in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province on April 29. Photo: CN-STR / AFP
Electric & new energy vehicles
Tech and pricing edge behind China’s SUV surge against BMW, Mercedes and Audi
Chinese SUVs storm the premium segment with fresh momentum, giving German marques their toughest test in years.
11 May 2026 - 11:58AM
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Chinese EV maker Leapmotor taps Stellantis’ Spanish plant for EU production
Hangzhou carmaker’s overseas strategy highlights how Chinese brands are leveraging idle plants to scale globally while easing trade barriers.
8 May 2026 - 9:40PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Tesla China posts 36% sales rise, as local rivals nip at heels
April sales rose on a year-on-year basis but dropped from the previous month, indicating fiercer competition from domestic brands.
8 May 2026 - 9:32PM
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