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Future of transport
From electric cars to on-demand car service apps, companies like Uber, Google and Didi Dache are changing the way we get from place to place, and having a potentially irreversible effect on employment in this key sector.
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US senators clash over scope of Chinese connected-vehicle ban
Senator Ted Cruz, chairman of US Senate Committee on Commerce, warns substantial revisions will be needed before bill can become law.
24 Jul 2026 - 6:50AM
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Powering ahead: China’s Geely taps Ford’s Spain plant for European EV expansion
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Biggest to best? Port of Shanghai eyes maritime top spot with high-value push
World’s busiest container hub is taking strides to challenge global rivals across the shipping ecosystem as Shanghai eyes high-value services.
23 Jul 2026 - 5:03PM
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Foreign carmakers lose more traction in China as luxury sales slide
Mercedes, Land Rover, BMW, Jaguar and Infiniti take further hit as consumers shun pricey, petrol-powered vehicles.
22 Jul 2026 - 12:01PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
China sets sights on carbon-guzzling transport sector with new green initiative
China wants at least 1.6 million electric heavy-goods vehicles on the road by 2030, as it pushes to decarbonise its vast road freight sector.
22 Jul 2026 - 1:50PM
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China’s EV makers went from small fry to big shots. Can others do the same?
The global green shift is providing a way for emerging economies to catch up with global powerhouses, with help from China’s supply chain.
22 Jul 2026 - 2:34PM
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Shenzhen
Shenzhen aircraft takes flight in Hong Kong under pioneering insurance plan
Shenzhen’s eVTOL aircraft secures cross-border insurance for Hong Kong flights, boosting the Greater Bay Area’s low-altitude economy.
21 Jul 2026 - 5:29PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
What will China’s phasing out of its EV battery tax break mean for the industry?
Beijing is attempting to curb overcapacity and intense domestic price wars by ending a decade-long levy exemption on batteries.
20 Jul 2026 - 6:00PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Race against Tesla: China’s Xpeng eyes 2027 global launch for viral Iron robot
CEO He Xiaopeng projects the firm will sell 1 million robots by 2030 after ramping up mass production.
17 Jul 2026 - 7:00AM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Charging ahead: why BYD plans to build 3,000 ‘flash-charging’ stations in Europe
The facilities will support BYD’s latest flash-charging technology, which can reportedly recharge a car’s battery in just 10 minutes.
16 Jul 2026 - 5:20PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
No U-turn: Hainan solidifies 2030 deadline to purge petrol-vehicle sales
New road map for the tropical free-trade hub highlights advancements in fleet electrification, creating a potential template for other provinces to follow.
14 Jul 2026 - 3:00PM
US-China trade war
Why ‘reverse tech transfer’ from China won’t happen in the US auto industry
Experts say political resistance blocks technology transfer that could help US carmakers compete with Chinese rivals.
14 Jul 2026 - 10:22PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Xpeng, armed with road-tested tech, ready to take on Tesla overseas
The Guangzhou-based company will expand its self-driving technology to international markets, challenging its US rival in Europe.
13 Jul 2026 - 5:40PM
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BYD showcases charging technology in 15,000km journey from Rome to Hong Kong
Chinese electric vehicle maker says journey was inspired by travels of Marco Polo more than 750 years ago.
11 Jul 2026 - 5:00PM
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Volkswagen China deliveries see 26% drop year on year to lowest point since 2010
The European carmaker is losing ground to domestic EV rivals as it sees its lowest delivery volume in over a decade and half.
11 Jul 2026 - 4:32PM
Aviation
China restricts low-altitude aviation near Beijing after plane crash: analyst
Additional screenings now required for pilots to access parts of the capital, affecting mountain tours and Great Wall flights, industry insider says.
10 Jul 2026 - 9:00AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s Xiaomi gears up for EV sector scrap with new SUVs, extended-range plans
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.
9 Jul 2026 - 5:30PM
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BYD’s EV tech in the spotlight as it challenges Porsche’s 911
With the Denza Z electric sports car, featuring DiSus tech and blade batteries, BYD aims to compete globally and challenge its German rival.
8 Jul 2026 - 4:00PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Could Canada use Chinese EV firms to reboot its auto manufacturing?
Potential buyers of Chinese EVs are unsure how long it will take for imports to reach Canadian dealerships.
8 Jul 2026 - 2:49PM
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Business of climate change
Peak oil: China’s crude demand set to fall as EV bets ease Hormuz fears
China now faces the challenge of persistent refining overcapacity as ongoing electrification slashes fuel demand, CNPC official says.
7 Jul 2026 - 9:20PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s EV deliveries continue downward spiral, exacerbating industry worries
About 1 million electric or hybrid vehicles were delivered to customers in China in June, down 7 per cent year on year.
7 Jul 2026 - 12:25PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s BYD surpasses Tesla to regain lead in global EV race
The electric vehicle manufacturer has retaken the crown after pulling ahead in overseas shipments.
3 Jul 2026 - 6:00PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
New technologies power China’s Tesla challengers to monthly sales records
Bucking muted market sentiment, Leapmotor and Zeekr both set records for a second consecutive month.
2 Jul 2026 - 2:00PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Will slowing car sales in China reignite brutal price war in crowded market?
Global consultancy AlixPartners delivers most bearish forecast for Chinese carmakers’ fortunes this year.
1 Jul 2026 - 10:45AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s heavy trucks are going electric, and abroad, paving the road to net-zero freight
Analysts say low ownership costs and battery gains are fuelling an export boom to regions such as Southeast Asia and Africa, positioning Chinese firms as main engines.
28 Jun 2026 - 11:00AM
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