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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
World’s largest maker of lidar sensors signals ambitions beyond the supply chain, repositioning itself as a top tech firm.
Europe embraces self-driving technology, opening up further opportunities for Chinese companies to expand overseas fleet, says Pony AI CEO.
China’s second-largest carmaker names new chairman and CEO in planned succession, as profit drops despite record revenue and export surge.
Recent US ban on new robots is unlikely to prevent robotics becoming China’s next export engine after electric vehicles.
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Data from a real estate consultancy shows 38 per cent rise in sales of homes priced between 30 million and 50 million yuan in first half.
China’s carmakers are competing to turn their vehicles into digital entertainment hubs, offering everything from film projectors to VR features.
A seven-month domestic downturn contrasts with a 147.8 per cent jump in overseas shipments, highlighting a widening gap between domestic and export markets.
World’s top EV battery maker says aviation pack is ready for mass production after clearing a major safety test.
Amid a fiercely competitive domestic market, China’s battery tech leads in global innovation and cost reduction, promising safer, faster EVs.
Three premium Chinese electric car makers saw sales decline in July, intensifying concerns that the industry is heading for another discount war.
Commercial properties are changing hands at a much faster rate in Shanghai and other major cities, as investors bet on a market rebound.
While the EV maker’s CEO has denied talk of a Tesla-China separation, the reports underscore mounting pressures amid broader US-China tensions.
Aggressive comparative pricing for SkyNomad series linked to Xiaomi’s 550,000-unit sales target this year, Deutsche Bank says.
China’s electric car giant plans to unveil the humanoids at its Di Space showrooms within weeks, as it takes on Elon Musk’s firm in physical AI.
Net earnings from the sale of a 100,000 yuan car now stand at just 1,500 yuan, according to China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.
Tie-up breathes new life into plant near Valencia and signals Chinese carmakers’ stepped-up push to go global amid tariff pressures.
Mercedes, Land Rover, BMW, Jaguar and Infiniti take further hit as consumers shun pricey, petrol-powered vehicles.
The country’s push to stabilise markets reflects urgency to sustain capital access for tech firms and protect small investors.
CEO He Xiaopeng projects the firm will sell 1 million robots by 2030 after ramping up mass production.
The facilities will support BYD’s latest flash-charging technology, which can reportedly recharge a car’s battery in just 10 minutes.
US hotel operator says new lifestyle brand reflects its belief that the country’s tourism sector will continue to grow.
Exchanges receive 19 listing applications after enthusiastic investor reception for first four such trusts.
Chinese electric vehicle maker says journey was inspired by travels of Marco Polo more than 750 years ago.
The European carmaker is losing ground to domestic EV rivals as it sees its lowest delivery volume in over a decade and half.
The company’s Sky Nomad SUV announcement is leading analysts to predict the new models will include long-range batteries to stay ahead of rivals.
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.
