Wei ZhangAutomotive
Beijing Hyundai Sets September 29 Launch for China-Built Ioniq V
Pre-sale pricing for the electric sedan starts at 119,900 yuan as the joint venture targets 500,000 annual sales by 2030.
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Maria SantosGeneral
Pentagon Blacklist of Nearly 200 Chinese Companies Threatens Trump and Xi Talks
Alibaba, BYD, and Baidu head to Washington discussions under Defense Department designations that curb federal procurement and restrict commercial lobbying.
Minjun ParkAutomotive
Toyota Plans 400,000 Range Extender Vehicles Annually in China by 2028
The Japanese automaker will start local production in April 2027 to capture Chinese buyers who want battery power without highway charging delays.
Minjun ParkAutomotive
Nio Delivers 150,000 Third-Generation ES8 SUVs in First Year
The flagship SUV accounted for more than 62 per cent of the brand’s volume through August as price adjustments and a five-seat layout widened its market reach.
Aiko TanakaAutomotive
BYD Recalls 183,000 Vehicles in China over Brake Pedal Defect
The State Administration for Market Regulation confirmed the action covers Tang SUVs and Qin sedans produced between 2014 and 2022.
Minjun ParkFood
Tim Ho Wan Opens First Global Dim Sum Innovation Lab in Hong Kong
The Causeway Bay facility features glass walls that let diners watch chefs refine dishes for the chain’s international network.
Maria SantosAutomotive
Dongfeng Motor to Begin Trial Humanoid Robot Production at Year-End
The Chinese automaker’s in-house developed robot dog will enter commercial use at dealerships ahead of its factory-focused humanoid model.
Wei ZhangFashion
Japanese Lolita Fashion Sales Boom on Chinese E-Commerce Platforms
A social media-fueled trend drives subculture demand for kawaii aesthetics with a local twist despite diplomatic tensions.
Aiko TanakaFinance
Scott Bessent and He Lifeng to Meet at JPMorgan Headquarters in New York
The Sunday talks on AI security and trade come ahead of Donald Trump hosting Xi Jinping at the White House.
Rajiv MenonLiving
China Targets 25% Share of Global First-in-Class Drugs Market by 2030
A new five-year plan requires large pharma firms to generate 3.5 trillion yuan in revenue and produce 50 drugmakers earning over 10 billion yuan each.
Sarah ChenAutomotive
Tesla Audits Chinese Suppliers Ahead of Optimus Robot Launch
Elon Musk’s firm is evaluating parts makers in Zhejiang province before beginning mass production at its Fremont plant in California.
Rajiv MenonAutomotive
China Rejects EU Push to Cap Hybrid Vehicle Exports
Brussels raised the prospect of higher tariffs after imports of Chinese hybrid vehicles rose from 3,800 in October 2024 to 50,000 in July 2026.
Sarah ChenFashion
Yatsen Pauses Acquisitions as Skincare Reaches 70% of Sales
Guangzhou-based beauty group Yatsen is halting its buyout run after skincare revenue jumped 40 per cent to 816 million yuan in the second quarter.
Minjun ParkAutomotive
Volvo Unveils XC60 Plug-In Hybrid with 200 Km Electric Range
The Swedish carmaker installed a 41.2 kWh battery in its new XC60 and XC90 plug-in hybrids, offering up to 163 km of electric range in the larger model.
Sarah ChenAutomotive
Li Auto to Sell EV Tech Externally After 1.7 Billion Yuan Loss
The Chinese automaker is seeking outside capital and preparing power electronics subsidiary Sike Semiconductor for an initial public offering.
Sarah ChenAutomotive
Dongfeng Nissan Updates N7 Electric Sedan After China Sales Slump
Monthly retail sales of the battery sedan fell from a peak of 10,148 units in August 2025 to 928 units in August 2026, prompting quick configuration adjustments.