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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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Electric & new energy vehicles
How 156 new car models could trigger a ‘do-or-die’ crisis in China’s EV market
A record wave of launches – mostly EVs – threatens to overwhelm demand, forcing smaller players into a fight for survival.
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China energy security
China green-energy costs seen undercutting traditional energy as capacity soars
25 Jun 2026 - 7:00PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Top CATL boss cools expectations over next major leap in EV batteries
25 Jun 2026 - 5:19PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
The hidden cost of China’s electric car boom: a spiralling roadworks bill
China needs to raise taxes to meet a soaring roadworks bill, as the country’s roads groan under the weight of millions of electric cars.
21 Jun 2026 - 12:00PM
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China travel
China’s private-jet market finally pulling out of post-pandemic nosedive: source
Years-long liquidation of corporate fleets appears to be ending, aviation firm data shows, with a strategic pivot in who navigates the nation’s skies.
19 Jun 2026 - 9:00PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Hong Kong emerging as the proving ground for China’s global smart-car ambitions
Chinese carmakers unveiled 14 smart vehicles in Hong Kong as they use the city to gauge overseas demand and refine global expansion plans.
18 Jun 2026 - 8:23PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Motorsport new arena for Chinese carmakers as Geely and BYD rev up global push
Geely sets sights on China hosting the Superbike World Championship after BYD reveals it is exploring options to enter Formula 1.
16 Jun 2026 - 6:37PM
China trade
At World Cup, Mexico leans on China tech and transport to meet logistical needs
Infrastructure and cloud solutions from China are bolstering the Fifa event as one of the host nations balances strategic partnerships with rising Washington pressure.
14 Jun 2026 - 9:00PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Geely Auto to curb excess capacity amid overhaul to boost carmaker’s global edge
Company chairman eyes plant mergers and a formal succession road map as the firm rejects price wars to focus on international growth in rivalry with BYD.
14 Jun 2026 - 8:00AM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
EVs capture two-thirds of China’s car market in record-breaking week
Despite subsidy cuts, electric vehicles reached a new sales milestone in mainland China as petrol-powered rivals continued to lose ground.
12 Jun 2026 - 8:00AM
China trade
China’s BYD challenges iconic auto giants as hybrid demand surges in Germany
A three-fold jump in BYD’s German registrations highlights shift towards lower-tariff models, as company chairman says ‘the worst is over’.
11 Jun 2026 - 9:30PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Europe’s bet on Chinese EV joint ventures may be solving yesterday’s problem
Auto veteran Soh Weiming on the EV tech transfer, China’s plateau, and Europe’s chance to catch up.
11 Jun 2026 - 3:32PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
BYD powers past Geely as oil shock charges up global EV demand
Strong overseas demand for battery-powered cars helped BYD recover from a first-quarter setback and retake pole position.
11 Jun 2026 - 5:18PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s EV giants challenge Tesla in race to commercialise humanoid robots
After years of competing with Tesla in electric vehicles and self-driving technology, Chinese manufacturers are targeting humanoid robots.
8 Jun 2026 - 8:30PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Why foreign marques are struggling to keep pace with Chinese EV demand
Domestic brands surge on fresh incentives and better batteries, while foreign carmakers fail to sustain their earlier market share.
5 Jun 2026 - 8:00PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s BYD, Chery chart 80% growth overseas as EV demand spikes
‘Eye-catching’ numbers show efforts paying off amid growing brand recognition abroad and tepid sales at home, analysts say.
4 Jun 2026 - 8:30PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Tesla’s China sales surge to 2026 high, but rivals crowd the rear-view mirror
Tesla’s China sales rebounded in May on financing incentives and stronger demand, but local competitors are gaining momentum.
3 Jun 2026 - 4:05PM
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Low-altitude economy
How a WeChat mini-program is helping China fine-tune drone regulation
New flight-clearance model is being promoted in Shanghai and Sichuan, but Beijing’s skies remain off-limits.
2 Jun 2026 - 6:30PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese EV makers recover in May but competition fierce amid overcapacity woes
Consumer willingness to embrace new tech, along with cash subsidies from local governments, gave the EV sector a much-needed boost.
1 Jun 2026 - 9:09PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Premium plan: China’s EV makers pin hopes on higher-margin models
New models from carmakers including Nio and Seres also challenge Tesla’s bestselling Model Y and cars from luxury German marques.
29 May 2026 - 7:00AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s BYD aims for zero accidents with ‘God’s Eye’, vows crash cost coverage
EV giant pushes affordable autonomy with its system, aiming to make self-driving safer and accessible to mass-market consumers.
29 May 2026 - 1:14AM
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International Property
Property challenges put Chinese firms’ go-global plans at risk: JLL
Some firms have scrapped investment plans to ‘restart from scratch’ after difficulty securing property, researcher says.
25 May 2026 - 11:00AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Zelos looks to Middle East, Southeast Asia to turn a profit on robovan fleet
China’s robovan industry is in a period of consolidation, marked by the merger of Zelos with Cainiao’s autonomous-vehicle unit in January.
24 May 2026 - 2:00PM
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.
21 May 2026 - 4:39PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s Nio slams EV price wars as costs surge, defying cuts by rival Li Auto
Nio and Li Auto take different approach to pricing new models, with one executive praising ‘reasonable’ carmakers that raise prices.
20 May 2026 - 7:00AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese firm Xpeng builds driverless cabs, challenging Tesla’s FSD software
The EV maker has embarked on mass production of robotaxis using its own chips and plans to trial the tech before the end of the year.
19 May 2026 - 7:00PM
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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.
15 May 2026 - 10:20PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese EV makers hunt for idled plants in Europe as they expand global influence
BYD, the world’s largest electric car maker, says it is in talks with Stellantis about using European marques’ idled assembly facilities.
15 May 2026 - 5:50PM
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