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Electric & new energy vehicles
From Beijing to Berlin: Chinese EVs turn heads as brands eye European markets
BYD, Geely and Xpeng showcase eye-catching EVs at Beijing auto show as they build momentum in Europe and target more discerning buyers.
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Business of climate change
Canadian Solar elevates Hong Kong role amid industry slump, geopolitical strain
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Electric & new energy vehicles
BYD, Geely benefit from overseas orders amid Middle East energy shock
4 May 2026 - 7:24PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Full charge: Xiaomi shares surge on EV sales boost
Xiaomi’s EV unit gathers pace with April deliveries topping 30,000, but analysts say profits may lag as subsidies and costs weigh.
4 May 2026 - 5:18PM
Visitors view a physical exploded model of a Xiaomi SU7 at Auto China 2026 in Beijing. Photo: AP
Electric & new energy vehicles
Shifting gears: how foreign giants aim to catch up in China’s EV era
International carmakers launch tailored models and accelerate R&D as they scramble to match the speed and sophistication of domestic rivals.
2 May 2026 - 11:00AM
Business of climate change
China Resources Power’s renewable energy arm cleared for Shenzhen IPO
Listing approval for Hong Kong-listed CRP’s unit highlights strong demand for clean energy, driven by China’s long-term decarbonisation targets.
29 Apr 2026 - 12:17PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s CATL touts landmark energy-storage order for sodium-ion batteries
Deal for massive grid storage system shows that CATL has ‘overcome all the challenges in mass-producing sodium-ion batteries’, company says.
27 Apr 2026 - 9:52PM
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Electricity arcs in a cold-environment demonstration of CATL’s sodium-ion battery technology during Auto China 2026 in Beijing on April 25, 2026. Photo: AP Photo
IPO
China’s solar giant Sungrow revives Hong Kong IPO plan amid clean energy boom
Refiled application comes as a cluster of mainland China companies submits listing documents, signalling a pickup in the city’s IPO pipeline.
27 Apr 2026 - 4:25PM
China’s private sector
Turning cast-offs into cash: China’s Zhuanzhuan looks to Europe, US for growth
From phones to luxury bags, the recycling platform wants to take its ‘trash to treasure’ model global as second-hand demand accelerates.
27 Apr 2026 - 9:15AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Li Auto targets BMW and Mercedes with premium SUVs in Middle East, Asia-Pacific
Beijing-based EV maker expects overseas deliveries to account for 30 per cent of its total by 2030, president Ma Donghui says.
26 Apr 2026 - 7:10PM
Zimbabwe
Tianqi Lithium favours China’s salt lakes over Africa amid resource nationalism
In response to Zimbabwe’s export ban, two Chinese companies have promised to build a domestic lithium sulphate plant.
26 Apr 2026 - 7:30AM
Mining trucks load lithium sulphate in Atacama Salt Flat, Chile, on July 29, 2024. Photo: Anadolu via Getty Images
Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese EV makers target global expansion at Auto China amid energy shock
Most carmakers taking part in the exhibition have either debuted models designed for export markets or announced expansion plans.
24 Apr 2026 - 8:57PM
China-EU relations
‘It’s a tightrope’: why Europe’s wind industry faces a growing China dilemma
A debate is swirling in Europe over what role China should play in its wind power push, as the continent confronts the Middle East energy crisis.
24 Apr 2026 - 6:43PM
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China energy security
China’s vast nuclear power sector now able to build 50 reactors at a time
China has more reactors under construction than the rest of the world combined, as it aims to become a global leader in nuclear power.
21 Apr 2026 - 3:17PM
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China energy security
Turning point? Clean energy met 100% of world’s new power needs in 2025: report
World has ‘firmly entered’ the clean growth era, with renewables overtaking coal as a power source for the first time last year, report finds.
21 Apr 2026 - 7:01AM
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Workers install solar panels in China’s eastern Jiangsu province. Photo: Reuters
Business of climate change
Asia-Pacific firms face credit pressure from Iran war energy shock, S&P says
Higher energy prices ratchet up pressure on manufacturing businesses to maintain their profit margins amid rising raw material costs.
17 Apr 2026 - 7:00AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s lithium giant Ganfeng sees profit jump as EV, ESS battery demand soars
The world’s top lithium producer forecasts a strong turnaround as global decarbonisation and AI-driven energy storage fuel demand.
16 Apr 2026 - 10:40PM
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Commodities
Geopolitics to drive Hong Kong mining fundraising amid ‘supercycle’, experts say
Hong Kong could see more mining IPOs as global demand for resources accelerates, though national security issues may slow deals: experts.
16 Apr 2026 - 7:00PM
Heavy machinery handling bauxite and iron ore is seen in China’s eastern Shandong province. Photo: AFP
IPO
Sigenergy jumps 103% in Hong Kong debut on rising energy storage demand
The Shanghai-based firm’s shares closed at HK$659.50, versus its offer price of HK$324.20 after it raised US$560 million from its IPO.
16 Apr 2026 - 9:09PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
How China’s EV battery king CATL powers up profits while EV makers struggle
Consolidation, scale and technology advantages enhance pricing power as firm’s domestic market share hits 18-month high.
13 Apr 2026 - 1:17PM
Energy
China’s energy bosses push for tighter rules as overcapacity bites
Calls for tighter approvals highlight how excess capacity is undermining growth despite global demand tailwinds.
12 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Hyundai spearheads foreign EV comeback push in China with Ioniq brand
South Korean carmaker bets on local partnerships and technology as global brands prepare fresh push into China’s fast-moving EV market.
12 Apr 2026 - 1:20PM
The new cars will be “shaped specifically for the Chinese market, integrating local technologies and partnerships”, according to Hyundai. Photo: Handout
Electric & new energy vehicles
Solid-state battery firms in China and US charged up for IPO run
A trio of battery developers are advancing listing plans as high oil prices and geopolitical tensions boost interest in energy storage.
10 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China amps up battery buildout to ‘10 times US 2025 capacity’
China’s battery expansion plans highlight a widening gap with the US, as renewable energy demand fuels rapid growth in storage systems.
9 Apr 2026 - 10:54PM
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Green hydrogen drive may help China reach carbon-neutral goal
Renewable power and government support may slash the costs of green hydrogen production and convince potential users to adopt the fuel.
7 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
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