Changan Automobile’s first overseas electric vehicle production plant starts operations in Thailand on Friday and its first DEEPAL S05 EV is delivered the same day. CHINA DAILY Chinese automaker Changan Automobile’s first overseas electric vehicle production plant started operations in Thailand on Friday, which is a significant step for the kingdom’s development toward becoming a regional…
Vehicle bodies are seen in a workshop at Changan’s NEV production facility in Rayong, Thailand, on May 16, 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Changan Auto has begun production at its first overseas new energy vehicle factory in Thailand, as the Chinese automaker accelerates its global expansion strategy. A right-hand drive version of the Deepal S05…
A view of the booth of CATL during an expo in Shenzhen, Guangdong province. CHINA DAILY Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd, the world’s largest electric vehicle battery maker, is aiming to raise up to HK$41 billion ($3.99 billion) in a Hong Kong initial public offering, which would make it the biggest IPO in Hong Kong…
In an exclusive interview with China Perspectives, Justin Yifu Lin, former chief economist of the World Bank, likened China’s economy to an aircraft carrier, saying that no matter how fierce or turbulent the storms or waves are, it will continue to forge ahead as long as it focuses on managing its own affairs well. Tanks to chinadaily.com.cn Please visit: Our Sponsor
Consumers select new energy vehicles in a BYD 4S store on March 11 in Qinhuangdao, Hebei province. CAO JIANXIONG/FOR CHINA DAILY China’s automobile production and sales have historically surpassed 10 million units in the first four months of this year, according to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) on Monday. From…
Chinese tech heavyweight Baidu Inc’s autonomous driving unit Apollo, has inked a strategic partnership with leading domestic car rental service provider, CAR Inc, to launch an autonomous car rental service, the first of its kind in the country and beyond. The collaboration aims to accelerate the large-scale deployment of autonomous driving technology across a broader…
Li Auto showcases the L9 SUV at the 2025 Auto Shanghai on April 26. QIU DAOCEN/FOR CHINA DAILY The head of Chinese new energy vehicle maker Li Auto has urged the automotive industry to rethink how artificial intelligence is deployed, arguing that AI will only drive real meaningful progress once it becomes a capable productivity…
Uber has deepened its ties with China’s leading autonomous driving companies as the US-based ride-hailing giant prepares to deploy robotaxi services across international markets. Analysts said the move underscores how Chinese firms are emerging as key players in the race to commercialize driverless mobility on a global scale. In a series of strategic announcements, Momenta,…
XPeng showcases the P7+ at the 2025 Auto Shanghai on April 23. CAO YINGYING/CHINA DAILY Major carmakers in China saw an upward trajectory in April, a trend analysts say would continue with the slew of models unveiled at the Auto Shanghai to hit the market one after another in the following months. Nationwide passenger car retail…
Nestle Coffee’s booth at Bakery China 2024 in Shanghai. CHINA DAILY Global food and drink company Nestle is doubling down on its coffee strategy in China, aiming to capture the growing appetite for diverse and high-quality coffee experiences among Chinese consumers. Jiang Haiying, senior vice-president of Nestle Greater China Region and head of the coffee business…