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Themis Qi
Reporter, Business
Themis joined SCMP in 2025 as a business reporter. She previously covered business trends in Hong Kong and mainland China with topics including financial market, EV and new energy. Prior to joining SCMP, she worked for The Standard for more than three years. She holds a master's degree in journalism from the Hong Kong Baptist University.
Themis joined SCMP in 2025 as a business reporter. She previously covered business trends in Hong Kong and mainland China with topics including financial market, EV and new energy. Prior to joining SCMP, she worked for The Standard for more than three years. She holds a master's degree in journalism from the Hong Kong Baptist University.
Areas of Expertise:
Finance, new energyLanguages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Shares in Xiaomi fell 4.57 per cent to HK$28.4 despite the Beijing tech titan’s confidence over Tesla and its HK$20 billion buyback plan.
Carmaking, power supply chains at forefront of China’s go-global expansion, driven by rising technological competitiveness, Swiss bank says.
American semiconductor firms saw a significant boost in sales from the mainland, as a top list shows which are leading the gains amid high-end silicon demand.
Rising protectionism in Brussels could support demand for local inputs including batteries, lithium and other raw materials, industry insiders say.
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Options for potential exposure include brokerages offering access to US stocks, buying into SpaceX’s partners, and exchange-traded funds.
The slashed price on the GX model ‘surprised the market’ in a segment carmakers have high hopes for amid slumping EV sales.
The long-awaited roll-out received approval from regulators a week after Tesla CEO Elon Musk visited China as part of a US delegation.
Revenue from aviation and aerospace manufacturing equipment has accounted for around 90 per cent of its total since 2022.
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.
Charging limits and rising insurance costs could slow the global march of pure electric vehicles, BNP Paribas tells Hong Kong conference.
Steady growth and stabilising China-US ties support banks, with PBOC expected to keep rates steady, according to economists.
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Collaboration with Chinese suppliers ‘the only way international carmakers can compete with Chinese carmakers’, Morgan Stanley analyst says.
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Mainland China, Hong Kong stock markets may benefit from Xi-Trump meeting as renewed interest in AI shows investors keen to re-engage, analysts say.
Asia-Pacific’s largest intergenerational wealth transfer in modern times is set to transpire over the next 20 to 30 years, UBS says.
Chinese SUVs storm the premium segment with fresh momentum, giving German marques their toughest test in years.
BYD, Geely and Xpeng showcase eye-catching EVs at Beijing auto show as they build momentum in Europe and target more discerning buyers.
The global commercial robotaxi fleet was estimated to be 7,000 vehicles in 2025, and is expected to surge to about 6 million by 2035.
Retail sales of EVs fall 11 per cent year on year in April to 614,000 units – but foreign markets are providing a boost.
International carmakers launch tailored models and accelerate R&D as they scramble to match the speed and sophistication of domestic rivals.
Three most profitable carmakers last year all report double-digit profit declines, but rosier export forecast improves outlook.
Investor participation was predominantly local, with more than 90 per cent from Hong Kong, according to joint bookrunner HSBC.
Company aims to enhance internationalisation strategy with listing expected to raise up to US$2 billion.
The company reports a net profit of nearly 4.09 billion yuan (US$590 million) and revenue of 150.2 billion yuan.
Fast-charging technology takes centre stage at the Beijing Auto Show as firms unveil batteries promising unprecedented speed.
Hong Kong exchange’s approval is first step in plan to list asset on Shenzhen bourse as Beijing encourages Reit listings.
Earnings top estimates as multinational pharmaceutical firms ramp up investment and partnerships in China.
