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BMW urges online integrity, responsibility at internet forum

BMW showcases its Neue Klasse X model at the Shanghai auto show in April 2025. [Photo by Li Fusheng/chinadaily.com.cn] German premium auto manufacturer BMW called for online integrity and responsibility at the 2025 China Internet Civilization Conference, as the first major foreign carmaker to participate in the event held in Hefei, Anhui province from Tuesday…

Carmakers vow to ensure timely payments for suppliers

A robot operates equipment on the assembly line of an automaker in Xi’an, Shaanxi province. YUAN JINGZHI/FOR CHINA DAILY China’s top industry regulator voiced support on Thursday for domestic automakers’ commitments to shorten payment terms for suppliers. The move is believed to have great significance in curbing destructive cutthroat competition and promoting the healthy development…

Chinese ministry backs carmakers’ payment commitment to suppliers

A robot operates equipment on the assembly line of an automaker in Xi’an, Shaanxi province. YUAN JINGZHI/FOR CHINA DAILY BEIJING — China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Thursday voiced support for a commitment made by multiple carmakers to cap the term of payment for their suppliers at 60 days, saying that the…

Changan Automobile takes a bet on Europe

Changan Automobile, one of China’s leading automakers vying for a wider global footprint, is speeding up its push into the sizzling European market, deepening efforts to tap the growing demand abroad for cutting-edge new energy vehicles. [CHEN CHAO/CHINA NEWS SERVICE] Changan Automobile, one of China’s leading automakers vying for a wider global footprint, is speeding…

Labubu hits auction windfall amid frenzy

An auctioneer takes bids from buyers for a Labubu figurine, during an auction in Beijing, on June 10. TINGSHU WANG/REUTERS A mint-colored first-generation Labubu collectible toy fetched 1.08 million yuan ($150,444) at the Yongle 2025 Spring Auction on June 10, signaling the continuing appeal of what has become a sensational toy amid a global craze that…

Carmakers expedite paying suppliers

In an effort to boost cash flow efficiency and safeguard industrial ecosystem stability, Chinese automakers have vowed to shorten payment timelines to their suppliers to within 60 days. Starting Tuesday evening, a batch of major auto manufacturers — such as BYD, China FAW Group, Seres Group, Geely Auto, Chery, Xpeng and Xiaomi Auto — officially…

Chinese smart cars ready for global stage, says TUV Rheinland exec

The headquarters of TUV Rheinland, located in Cologne, Germany, is seen in the picture. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China-made smart vehicles has vast potential in overseas markets, and localization will prove crucial, said an executive at TUV Rheinland, an independent third-party testing and inspection organization. “We’ve been active in China for nearly four decades,” Matthias…

Chinese auto giants cut payment cycle to within 60 days

A robot operates equipment on the assembly line of an automaker in Xi’an, Shaanxi province. YUAN JINGZHI/FOR CHINA DAILY A batch of Chinese automakers announced that they would shorten payment terms to their suppliers to within 60 days starting Tuesday evening. As of the morning of Wednesday, 10 major auto manufacturers — including BYD, China…

EV battery recycling boom fuels green transition

TIANJIN — In North China’s industrial city of Tianjin, a bustling workshop is bringing discarded electric vehicle batteries back to life through the combined expertise of skilled technicians and automated systems. The scene exemplifies a massive business opportunity unfolding across China, as the world’s largest electric vehicle market is set to turn battery waste from…

Price wars eroding auto industry profits

A domestically manufactured car on display during an expo in Shanghai. WANG YUSHI/FOR CHINA DAILY China’s automotive industry has raised a collective alarm over what insiders called “involution-style” competition, as government authorities, industry associations and automakers said that an unchecked race to the bottom will endanger the sector’s long-term health. According to the latest report from…