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Electric vehicles manufactured in China await export in Hangzhou, in China’s eastern Zhejiang province. Photo: AFP
Business of climate change

Abu Dhabi to tap Chinese tech to scale up green economy, energy chief says

China and Abu Dhabi ‘should move faster, collaborate deeper and scale together’, says the chairman of the emirate’s energy department.

China trade

China’s BYD challenges iconic auto giants as hybrid demand surges in Germany

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HKEX

Hong Kong emerges as top listing hub for global tech firms, HKEX says

China stock market

Red-chip listing to make Chinese green power producer Shenzhen’s biggest IPO

Wind and solar producer plans multiple projects amid China’s push to deepen its insulation from global oil-shock pressures.

China Resources New Energy is set to become the first Shenzhen-listed company incorporated overseas but operating mainly in mainland China under the red-chip structure. Photo: Roy Issa
China Resources New Energy is set to become the first Shenzhen-listed company incorporated overseas but operating mainly in mainland China under the red-chip structure. Photo: Roy Issa
China energy security

Global oil stockpiles could fall to ‘critical levels’ by summer, IEA warns

Even China’s inventories are now starting to decline, with Gulf oil supplies likely to take months to recover even if a peace deal is agreed.

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China trade

‘Unsustainable’: firms face huge spike in shipping costs amid Hormuz crisis

Shipping lines say they have no choice but to pass on steep cost rises, as the Iran war sparks a fuel crisis that could last well into next year.

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CATL

CATL set to boost global energy storage with world’s largest testing facility

The firm says it has completed a 3 billion yuan research facility for testing energy storage systems.

CATL’s Xiamen Energy Storage Validation Research Institute (ESVL) officially commenced operations on Thursday. Photo: Handout
CATL’s Xiamen Energy Storage Validation Research Institute (ESVL) officially commenced operations on Thursday. Photo: Handout
HKEX

Open Questions | Charles Li on making Hong Kong a magnet for global IPOs

As HKEX CEO, Charles Li forged Stock Connect link to mainland markets. He says an ‘IPO connect’ could draw international companies to list in Hong Kong.

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Banking & finance

Tech edge to boost Chinese firms’ overseas revenues to record high: UBS

Carmaking, power supply chains at forefront of China’s go-global expansion, driven by rising technological competitiveness, Swiss bank says.

Business of climate change

Middle East tensions complicate Beijing’s push to curb China solar overcapacity

Energy-security fears are slowing Beijing’s solar capacity cuts, deepening a ‘fight to the death’ among manufacturers trapped in a price war.

Workers inspecting solar panels on the rooftop of a power plant in Fuzhou, Fujian province. Photo: AFP
China manufacturing

China told the solar industry to cut capacity. Firms built new factories anyway

Beijing has been striving to rein in severe overcapacity in the solar industry. But the sector is still plagued by illegal facilities, an insider says.

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Chinese workers prepare panels that will be part of a large floating solar farm project in the central Anhui province. Photo: Getty Images
Chinese workers prepare panels that will be part of a large floating solar farm project in the central Anhui province. Photo: Getty Images
China technology

AI gives China ‘God’s-eye view’ of green sector as data-centre demand booms

Alibaba and Peking University map nation’s extensive green-energy sites – a move that could help stabilise national grid amid surge in computing-power needs.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s Chery plans for 1m EVs sold abroad amid global energy crisis

Anhui-based carmaker anticipates 27 per cent increase in foreign deliveries in 2026 as battery ranges improve and oil prices rise.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

AI | China’s Ganfeng secures orders amid surge in demand for energy storage, AI boom

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.

China’s Ganfeng Lithium says its orders have been booked through the first half of 2027 amid a surge in demand for energy storage systems and a frenzy of investment in AI data centres. Photo: handout
Electric & new energy vehicles

Global growth of pure EVs faces hurdles in insurance, charging gaps: BNP Paribas

Charging limits and rising insurance costs could slow the global march of pure electric vehicles, BNP Paribas tells Hong Kong conference.

New electric vehicles are set to be loaded at Shanghai Port on May 9. Photo: AFP
New electric vehicles are set to be loaded at Shanghai Port on May 9. Photo: AFP
Banking & finance

Resilient economy lifts Chinese banks, but property debt drags, experts say

Steady growth and stabilising China-US ties support banks, with PBOC expected to keep rates steady, according to economists.

Business of climate change

Solar glass: Australia-China joint venture to set up in Hong Kong

With help from InvestHK, ClearVue and mainland partner choose city as base for effort to make power-producing glass for building facades.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Peugeot, Jeep take on Chinese rivals with new models using local EV tech

Peugeot and Jeep are following in the footsteps of Hyundai Motor’s Ioniq to regain lost ground in mainland China.

A Peugeot concept car on display at the Auto China show in Beijing, April 24, 2026. Photo: Reuters
A Peugeot concept car on display at the Auto China show in Beijing, April 24, 2026. Photo: Reuters
Electric & new energy vehicles

Oil shock fuels BEVs to 9 of top 10 in sales, with China brands overtaking Tesla

Battery EVs take nine of top 10 sales spots amid surging oil prices, giving local brands the edge and pushing Tesla down April charts.

Electric & new energy vehicles

Tesla lures budget-conscious Chinese buyers ahead of state visit by Trump

US President Donald Trump’s entourage for his three-day trip to China includes Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Tim Cook of Apple.

Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese smart cars set to control 20% of western European market by 2028: JPMorgan

Amid surging demand for electrification and a worldwide energy crisis, domestic carmakers can benefit from the stepped-up ‘go-global’ drive.

MG electric cars before being loaded onto a ship for export at the port in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province on April 29. Photo: CN-STR / AFP
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.

A humanoid robot poses at a BYD booth beside an electric vehicle at the Beijing auto show. Photo: Kyodo
A humanoid robot poses at a BYD booth beside an electric vehicle at the Beijing auto show. Photo: Kyodo
Business of climate change

Canadian Solar elevates Hong Kong role amid industry slump, geopolitical strain

Energy storage unit EP Cube eyes Hong Kong hiring and potential IPO as the group expands into higher-value markets.

Electric & new energy vehicles

BYD, Geely benefit from overseas orders amid Middle East energy shock

Retail sales of EVs fall 11 per cent year on year in April to 614,000 units – but foreign markets are providing a boost.

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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.

Visitors view a physical exploded model of a Xiaomi SU7 at Auto China 2026 in Beijing. Photo: AP
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