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Nation’s lidar makers scaling up production

China’s automotive light detection and ranging sensor sector is moving from early technology validation into scaled mass production, with competition among leading suppliers increasingly centered on delivery capability and cost optimization. The shift is becoming clearer, according to the companies’ latest annual reports, as leading lidar suppliers expand production capacity and secure more vehicle programs.…

Diversified mix buffers nation from external woes

CAI MENG/CHINA DAILY At a time when global industrial chains are deeply integrated, energy remains the foundation of industrial activity. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global energy supplies, has been overshadowed by conflict, while Brent crude prices surged from about $70 a barrel to nearly $120 at one point. With Iran sitting…

Soaring fuel prices drive EV brands’ popularity in Germany

Visitors check out BYD vehicles at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany, on Sept 5. ZHANG FAN/XINHUA BERLIN — Rising fuel prices, along with competitive pricing and advanced technology, are boosting sales of Chinese electric vehicle brands in Germany, as consumers increasingly weigh cost, features and performance alongside environmental considerations. Battery EV registrations reached…

Nation’s market seen as magnet for German firms

The resilience of the Chinese economy provides a rare sense of certainty in a volatile world, which is why foreign investors continue to express confidence in its bright prospects, experts said. This optimism is strongly backed by the country’s qualitative economic transition and robust market magnetism. According to the Ministry of Commerce, 8,631 new foreign-invested…

Foreign buyers hit record for first phase of China’s Canton Fair

International buyers look at a plant protection drone at the 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, South China’s Guangdong province, April 15, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua] GUANGZHOU — The first phase of the 139th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, closed on Sunday with a record number…