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China-Latin America relations
Brazil blacklists China EV giant BYD for its slave labour conditions
Government officials said staff were working excessively long hours while being kept in degrading circumstances in their accommodation.
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Green hydrogen drive may help China reach carbon-neutral goal
7 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
The Philippines
Why high fuel costs could accelerate the Philippines’ EV boom
7 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
Automotive industry
More foreign marques face a do-or-die moment as Chinese buyers shun petrol cars
Following Skoda’s exit from China, other carmakers with falling sales are also likely to close shop this year, analysts say.
6 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM
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Robotics
Meter running: CaoCao backs heavy-asset play to scale robotaxis
Geely-backed firm targets 100,000 autonomous vehicles by 2030, banking on tighter control of cars, tech and operations to drive efficiency.
7 Apr 2026 - 6:52PM
Tesla
Tesla outraces China’s BYD in pure electric car sales to regain world’s top spot
Shrinking subsidies, new taxes sap China’s EV demand, giving Tesla an edge in global deliveries for first time since fourth quarter of 2024.
3 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM
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China energy security
Strait of Hormuz crisis
China remains relatively sheltered by its strategic oil reserves and investment in clean energy, even as Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz sparks a global energy crisis.
3 Apr 2026 - 12:50PM
Automotive industry
Leapmotor targets global growth with Europe R&D hub, eyes Canada assembly
Chinese EV maker lifts overseas sales target as rising fuel costs and easing tariffs boost demand abroad.
3 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM
China manufacturing
China EV makers surge back in March as subsidies and financing spur demand
Carmakers report strong month-on-month gains as policy support and new financing schemes lift buyer sentiment.
2 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
SCMP Highlights
China’s electric cars and Iran war, VW pulls Skoda: 7 EV reads
From some Chinese carmakers raising prices to Xiaomi’s fresh fight with Tesla, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.
1 Apr 2026 - 3:30PM
Business of climate change
Ganfeng Lithium sees surge in battery demand amid China-US energy rivalry
Executives project an ‘explosive growth’ in energy storage, with Chinese firms extending their lead amid AI and data centre demand.
1 Apr 2026 - 3:00PM
Mainland China
Middle East oil shock jolts EV demand, putting Chinese exports in fast lane
Orders for Chinese NEVs are rising along with footfalls at EV dealerships both at home and overseas, according to Nomura analyst.
1 Apr 2026 - 7:30AM
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Thai undertaker brings corpse to petrol station to prove he’s not hoarding
After being denied fuel, a Thai man live-streamed the moment he showed station staff an occupied coffin to prove his urgent need.
31 Mar 2026 - 4:09PM
BYD
BYD’s four-year profit run ends, eyes global markets as next engine of growth
Earnings at China’s EV leader fall short of expectations amid intense domestic competition.
27 Mar 2026 - 10:00PM
Future of transport
Pain at the pump fuels EV rush in China, driving a timely boost for carmakers
Brent crude above US$110 is pushing mainland buyers away from petrol cars, lifting China’s EV makers despite fading subsidies.
27 Mar 2026 - 9:00PM
China economy
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As oil-shocked world turns to renewables, China will reap the rewards
The biggest losers will be the Middle East and the US, as oil becomes less important and doubts grow about US might.
26 Mar 2026 - 8:30PM
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Autonomous vehicles
China’s Pony AI to launch robotaxi service in Europe with Uber, local start-up
Partners aim to operate thousands of robotaxis in various European cities over the next few years after starting in Zagreb, Croatia, ‘soon’.
26 Mar 2026 - 7:31PM
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Automotive industry
VW pulls Skoda brand from China after years of falling sales
Czech brand’s mainland sales declined from 341,000 in 2018 to around 15,000 last year as domestic carmakers’ EVs won market share.
26 Mar 2026 - 6:30PM
Mainland China
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Will oil shocks trigger a Chinese EV buying spree?
Oil shock from the Iran war might speed up the global EV shift and boost China’s auto industry, analysts say.
26 Mar 2026 - 6:11PM
Robotics
China’s lidar giants pivot to robotics in boost supply chain dominance
Hesai will spend US$28.9 million this year to design and manufacture ‘eyes and muscles’ for robots, creating a new growth engine.
31 Mar 2026 - 8:25PM
China exports
EVs lead China’s going global push
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers, led by BYD and Geely, dominate global sales, and demand may accelerate in 2026 as Middle Eastern instability pushes up fuel costs.
26 Mar 2026 - 1:01PM
Hong Kong stock market
Memory costs ‘beyond imagination’ hurting smartphone makers: Xiaomi leader
Firms are being drawn into a price-raising cycle that could reshape the industry, executive says as company reports 27 per cent profit drop.
24 Mar 2026 - 7:57PM
China energy security
China EV makers gain as Iran war drives up fuel costs
Oil supply disruptions and higher fuel prices due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have bolstered the outlook for China’s world-leading electric-vehicle makers.
24 Mar 2026 - 5:17PM
China exports
The Iran war could widen China’s EV lead over its global rivals. Here’s why
The ‘eye-watering’ surge in oil prices may push consumers around the world to switch to electric cars, boosting Chinese brands, analysts say.
24 Mar 2026 - 10:50AM
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Automotive industry
3 Chinese EV makers raise prices – but demand slowdown could force reversal
Xiaomi, Chery and FAW adjust prices amid surging chip and raw material costs, but analysts say soft sales could undermine gains.
24 Mar 2026 - 7:44AM
China-EU relations
China and the Netherlands seek ‘pragmatic’ reset as Nexperia row rolls on
Wang Yi hails ‘positive signals’ from new Dutch minister as US pressure and EU de-risking leave The Hague juggling security and trade interests.
21 Mar 2026 - 5:50PM
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China stock market
Chinese stocks shake laggard image amid oil shock as green transition pays off
China’s push into renewables helps shield its markets from the latest oil turmoil, with analysts pointing to limited downside risks.
20 Mar 2026 - 4:15PM
Xiaomi
Xiaomi’s new-generation SU7 launch sparks fresh EV fight with Tesla in China
Updated smart sedan debuts with improved safety and smart-driving features, intensifying competition with Tesla and domestic rivals.
20 Mar 2026 - 4:27PM
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