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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on electric & new energy vehicles, with a particular focus on China.
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Beijing in April 2023. The EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) has been frozen at the ratification stage by the European Parliament. Photo: Xinhua
China-EU relations

Deal or no deal? EU engages US, China on high-wire bargaining act

Europe must navigate between the two powers, knowing that cutting an economic deal with one could make it impossible to do so with the other.

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United States

Opinion | Deja vu for Hong Kong as Tesla becomes lightning rod for public anger

China technology

Chinese EV industry pits battery swapping technology against ultra-fast charging

Architecture and design

Are our sustainability efforts actually worth it?

‘Sustainability’ was always going to be a tall ask. But how about ‘Slightly Less Unsustainable – Really, Promise’?

Who among us does not have at least 26 bags-for-life? Photo: Shutterstock
Future of transport

Global carmakers ‘go local’ in China to claw back EV market share

More than a dozen new EV models from foreign giants at Auto Shanghai feature the latest Chinese technologies in battery, digital cockpit and self-driving.

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US-China trade war

Canada likely has more room to work with China if US tensions persist: analysts

‘Almost certain’ that electoral victory led by Prime Minister Mark Carney will prompt review of Ottawa’s commercial relations with Beijing.

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Artificial intelligence

Pony.ai partners with Tencent to provide robotaxi services on WeChat

With access to more than a billion users on Tencent’s platforms, Pony.ai is set to significantly boost its revenue potential.

The interior of a Pony.ai robotaxi, seen at the Shanghai Auto Show. Photo: Reuters
Huawei

Huawei enlists 11 carmakers in pact on driving safety as Tesla awaits FSD nod

The ‘intelligent assisted driving safety initiative’ was signed by Audi China, state-owned SAIC Motor and Guangzhou Automobile, among others.

Tesla

Tesla’s Semi trucks to roll out from Nevada gigafactory by end of 2025

Company will prepare for high volume production of the electric trucks over the next few quarters, head of the Semi programme Dan Priestly says.

China technology

My Take | China’s ambitions in electric vehicles go beyond making lots of cars

To become a powerful car nation, China must lead in smart automotive technologies, China’s former industry minister argues.

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An actor in a fantasy costume poses in front of a BYD model L car during the Shanghai Auto Show. Photo: EPA-EFE
Huawei

Seres, Huawei’s carmaking partner, plans Hong Kong listing to fund expansion

Chongqing-based Seres joins state-owned Chery Automobile and EV battery maker CATL in seeking to raise funds in Hong Kong.

Employees work on the assembly line at Chinese carmaker Seres’ factory in Chongqing. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
China manufacturing

Exclusive | Spanish car-part supplier Gestamp eyes added China capacity as peers back off

‘We could be a very active player,’ executive chairman says at Shanghai Auto Show.

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China technology

Pure EVs regain market share in China on lithium cost, battery technology

Lithium prices are just one-ninth of the peak in 2022, allowing EV makers to win over new buyers in mainland China.

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IPO

Xpeng-backed maker of EV dump trucks plans US$30 million Hong Kong IPO

The Shanghai-based company is selling 13 million shares at HK$18 each, with trading to start on May 7.

Hong Kong’s IPO market remains resilient, with more than 100 companies waiting to list in the city since late 2024. Photo: Jelly Tse
Indonesia

Indonesia stays committed to EV battery hub goal despite LG’s ‘significant’ exit

China-backed Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt will replace LG Energy Solution, which pulled out due to ‘market conditions’, in a mega EV project.

An electric car at an Indonesian auto show in 2023. Indonesia will keep its plan to build its electric vehicle battery supply chain despite LG’s exit from a mega project. Photo: EPA-EFE
China technology

Digital cockpit is the key to the Russian EV buyer’s wallet, vendors say

With large screens and high-quality audio systems, Chinese cars are ready to run infotainment software Russian drivers favour, vendor says.

Artificial intelligence

German, Japan carmakers embrace Chinese AI as Tesla awaits Beijing’s nod on FSD

AI models developed by Chinese tech companies, including DeepSeek and Big Tech firms, have emerged as popular choices for carmakers.

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United States

Chinese EV exports shift to Russia, Middle East amid US, Europe tariffs: report

Growing sales in emerging markets are insulating Chinese EV makers from tariff volatility, AlixPartners says.

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BYD electric cars, bound for South America, are stacked at the Taicang Port in Suzhou in eastern Jiangsu province on April 8, 2025. Photo: AFP
China trade

Japanese, German giants vow big China investments, bucking wait-and-see trend

A US$2 billion deal between Toyota and Shanghai shows how foreign direct investment is still finding its way to China despite trade war with the US.

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Hong Kong economy

Trump tariffs making EV exports to US ‘impossible’, Xpeng executive says

Yeqing Zheng says company’s moves to establish assembly operations outside China and license technology can help ease impact of tariffs.

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EVs: Companies

Chinese carmakers put brakes on self-driving hype at Shanghai show

‘Safety’ is the big buzzword as firms adjust tone amid Beijing’s closer scrutiny after a fatal crash involving a driver-assistance system.

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Visitors walk in front of the Geely booth during the Shanghai auto show on April 23, 2025. Photo: EPA-EFE
Automotive industry

Intel, Chinese partners ModelBest and Black Sesame push smart car systems

The collaborations reflect demand in China, the world’s largest electric vehicle market, for more computing power in sophisticated cockpits.

Intel’s latest collaborations come amid the rapid development of intelligent cockpits in China’s electric vehicle industry. Photo: Shutterstock
Artificial intelligence

Tesla is testing robotaxi service with employees in Texas, California

The plan is to launch this summer a Robotaxi service that would be driverless and under remote supervision.

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Climate change

Opinion | China must resist greenwashing its dirty coal habit with green bonds

Can China credibly claim climate leadership while doubling down on its dirtiest fuel?

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China manufacturing

‘Harder you work, less you gain’: China state media slams excessive competition

Economic Daily commentary says ‘neijuan’ – a self-defeating cycle of too much competition – is still prevalent and poses a threat to sustainable growth.

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A state media commentary has noted how China’s photovoltaic manufacturing industry slumped by more than 40 per cent in the first 10 months of 2024 from the same period of 2023, amid intense competition. Photo: Xinhua
Future of transport

Hesai to quadruple lidar output to extend lead in laser range finders

The company plans to boost production to 2 million units this year from about 502,000 units in 2024, founder and CEO David Li Yifan says.

ATX lidar sensors made by Hesai can identify conditions such as rain, fog and exhaust fumes in real time at a pixel level. Photo: Reuters
Future of transport

No-shows at Shanghai car expo reflect brutal mainland competition

Hyundai, Hozon, Jaguar Land Rover, Polestar and nearly a dozen other marques miss the world’s largest auto event.

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Automotive industry

Geely’s Zeekr debuts luxury SUV as Chinese auto giant takes on Mercedes, BMW

Regarding global expansion plans, tariffs will be the ‘number one factor’ to be considered when entering a new market, Zeekr says.

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