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Daniel Ren
Shanghai Bureau Chief
Daniel Ren is the SCMP's Shanghai bureau chief. A Shanghai native, Daniel joined the SCMP in 2007 as a Business reporter.
Daniel Ren is the SCMP's Shanghai bureau chief. A Shanghai native, Daniel joined the SCMP in 2007 as a Business reporter.
Areas of Expertise:
China business, finance and marketsLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
With the Denza Z electric sports car, featuring DiSus tech and blade batteries, BYD aims to compete globally and challenge its German rival.
About 1 million electric or hybrid vehicles were delivered to customers in China in June, down 7 per cent year on year.
The electric vehicle manufacturer has retaken the crown after pulling ahead in overseas shipments.
Bucking muted market sentiment, Leapmotor and Zeekr both set records for a second consecutive month.
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Artificial intelligence is transforming the in-car experience for drivers and passengers, with Chinese EV makers among the first to embrace a new era on the road.
Global consultancy AlixPartners delivers most bearish forecast for Chinese carmakers’ fortunes this year.
Analysts say low ownership costs and battery gains are fuelling an export boom to regions such as Southeast Asia and Africa, positioning Chinese firms as main engines.
With a boost in global exports offsetting domestic dips, banks forecast significant growth in overseas markets – especially western Europe.
A record wave of launches – mostly EVs – threatens to overwhelm demand, forcing smaller players into a fight for survival.
Robin Zeng Yuqun addresses expectations at ‘Summer Davos’ on whether the battery technology would be available in the near future.
It’s a buyer’s market as signs of recovery in first-tier cities return bargaining power to home purchasers amid policy easing.
Battery-based grid storage is set for 150 per cent growth in China, as Beijing prioritises energy security and firms eye global markets.
HKEX chief Bonnie Chan says global investors remain focused on China’s innovation story.
Top financial regulator declares support for move promoting yuan internationalisation and the city’s role as a yuan hub.
Geely sets sights on China hosting the Superbike World Championship after BYD reveals it is exploring options to enter Formula 1.
China and Abu Dhabi ‘should move faster, collaborate deeper and scale together’, says the chairman of the emirate’s energy department.
Company chairman eyes plant mergers and a formal succession road map as the firm rejects price wars to focus on international growth in rivalry with BYD.
Despite subsidy cuts, electric vehicles reached a new sales milestone in mainland China as petrol-powered rivals continued to lose ground.
Strong overseas demand for battery-powered cars helped BYD recover from a first-quarter setback and retake pole position.
After years of competing with Tesla in electric vehicles and self-driving technology, Chinese manufacturers are targeting humanoid robots.
Car batteries that charge in under 10 minutes, innovations in renewable-energy storage – Chinese advances make alternatives to fossil-fuel power more appealing.
Domestic brands surge on fresh incentives and better batteries, while foreign carmakers fail to sustain their earlier market share.
‘Eye-catching’ numbers show efforts paying off amid growing brand recognition abroad and tepid sales at home, analysts say.
Tesla’s China sales rebounded in May on financing incentives and stronger demand, but local competitors are gaining momentum.
Consumer willingness to embrace new tech, along with cash subsidies from local governments, gave the EV sector a much-needed boost.
Plan for 2026 to 2030 includes upgrades to pipelines, drainage, dilapidated homes, and facilities for education and elderly care.
New models from carmakers including Nio and Seres also challenge Tesla’s bestselling Model Y and cars from luxury German marques.
Cohort of international investors considering investing in China rises to 57 per cent from 51 per cent a year ago, survey says.
City tops cross-border wealth on IPO surge and mainland China inflows, as Singapore and US trail in consultancy’s global rankings.
