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Chinese automaker BYD’s EV plant in Rayong, Thailand. Photo: Reuters
Malaysia

Malaysia eyes Southeast Asia’s EV hub with Hyundai’s US$500 million investment

Trade-dependent Malaysia is seeking new partners and markets as tariffs from the US-China trade wars bite.

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Automotive industry

Foreign carmakers are at risk of losing up to US$20 billion a year in China: UBS

China-EU relations

European Union launches WTO case against Chinese tariffs on brandy exports

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Geely

EV review: Geely’s Galaxy E5 is easy to live with – flirty AI aside

Smart-looking and fully featured, the SUV is a solid package, despite some range concerns with the test car and small annoyances.

A Geely Galaxy E5. Photo: Handout
Science

‘China EV’ sends Google search buzzing, as trail goes cold for ‘global warming’

Google Trends data shows the world is more excited by the latest clean energy vehicles than the noble principles behind them.

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SCMP Highlights

Recap | EV giants at crossroads, BYD set to overtake Volkswagen: 6 China EV reads

A do-or-die moment facing the likes of Nio, Xpeng, Geely’s Zeekr and Leapmotor, and more: some of our latest reads on the Chinese EV industry.

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United States

Opinion | World must forge ahead with globalisation, with or without the US

Washington has long resisted efforts to reform the Western-centric international order. Now Trump appears poised to withdraw from it altogether.

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China-EU relations

Little room to mend EU-China ties amid differences over trade, Ukraine

Dialogue and action urged ahead of Donald Trump’s return and as mainland ship is detained by Danish coastguard over cut undersea cables.

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China manufacturing

Unprofitable Chinese EV makers face ‘do-or-die moment’

Only those that can sustain operations without external funding will stay in the race amid overcapacity and tariff woes, analysts say.

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Environment

Open Questions | Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

NGO founder explains how mapping initiative helps hold authorities and companies accountable for carbon emissions and cover-ups.

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Semiconductors

China’s Hua Hong Semiconductor to make auto chips for Europe’s STM

The move signifies the importance of the Chinese EV market and the country’s progress in legacy chipmaking.

The logo of STMicroelectronics is seen outside the company building in Montrouge, near Paris, France, July 12, 2022. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

Opinion | The West can’t have it both ways on overcapacity

Tariff wars on China not only expose a double standard around Western manufacturing but also erode the institutions of fair trade.

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China-EU relations

China tests hauling EV battery cargo by rail among moves to meet spiking demand

CATL and BYD batteries transported in purpose-built containers, with ultimate aim of delivery from western China to Europe in around 20 days.

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China trade

Brazilian envoy says Chinese new energy investments welcome

Brazilian diplomat says country’s ‘huge’ potential in new energy makes it an appealing venue for Chinese investment.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping is welcomed by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva before the start of the 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Photo: Xinhua
Climate change

Opinion | US must be consistent to reclaim climate leadership role from China

As China emerges as a climate leader, the US can still be a reliable partner by staying in global agreements and making progress at home.

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The sun sets on a windmill farm in McCook, Texas, on July 20, 2022. Photo: AP
China-Germany relations

At G20, China’s Xi Jinping meets with leaders of Germany, France, Argentina

Germany’s Scholz stresses the importance of ‘a level playing field for companies on all sides’.

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China-EU relations

Letters | A green cold war with China won’t help Europe and the climate

Readers discuss the impact of Europe’s tariffs on Chinese EVs, and better solutions to Hong Kong’s ageing problem.

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China economy

My Take | Tesla is getting love from Chinese state media, but can the affair last?

Communist Party mouthpiece People’s Daily praised Tesla for sparking an EV boom, but Musk’s role in a new Trump administration could complicate matters.

Tesla’s China-made Model 3 vehicles seen during a delivery event at its factory in Shanghai on January 7, 2020. Photo: Reuters
BYD

BYD set to usurp VW as China’s top carmaker amid surge in EV deliveries

BYD’s total deliveries have exceeded perennial leader Volkswagen’s volume this year through October.

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Xiaomi

Xiaomi revenue surges after EVs cross 100,000 threshold

Xiaomi pulled in US$12.8 billion in the quarter ended September, after reaching its goal to produce 100,000 EVs this year.

China trade

China to address global overcapacity concerns by cutting export-tax rebate

Move seen discouraging vicious low-price competition and outsized industry expansions, and Chinese manufacturer profits could take a hit.

A worker checks monocrystalline silicon wafers at a solar-panel production facility in China earlier this year. Photo: Xinhua
Future of transport

China’s EV market lures new entrants with eyes on BYD’s crown – at great peril

New entrants are eyeing the riches in China’s EV market at great peril amid excess capacity and a cutthroat price war.

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Rox Motor has charted a new course into international markets after securing partnerships with distributors in ovderseas markets. Photo: Handout
China-India relations

India-China thaw sparks hopes of revival in trade ties, investment boost

Analysts and industry players say easing of bilateral ties may herald more business cooperation in sectors such as electric vehicles.

Geely

Why Zeekr shares slumped in New York on news of Geely Auto reorganisation

Zeekr loses 24 per cent in New York trading after announcement of Geely Auto reorganisation plan.

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Business of climate change

Hong Kong EV insurance costs to fall, but third-party liability may remain high

Insurance premiums are set to fall as EV prices decline, but third-party liability coverage to remain high due to accident rates and repair costs.

Comprehensive motor insurance covers third-party liabilities and medical expenses of the insured in an accident. Photo: Jelly Tse
China trade

Why are Chinese robots cleaning up in America’s backyards?

Manufacturers of robotic pool cleaners seek to emulate China’s electric vehicle success story while keeping an eye on tariff threats.

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A robotic pool cleaner designed by Chinese manufacturer Sublue on display at the CES tech show in Las Vegas in January. Photo: AP
China manufacturing

China’s EV production moves into fast lane as output hits 10 million

Chinese EV makers have delivered 9.75 million units to mainland buyers between January and October, a year-on-year jump of 34 per cent.

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China manufacturing

Chinese EV makers’ global plans hit bumps amid Beijing’s warning, failed deals

After officials warned against investments in EU countries that favoured recent tariffs, EV makers may need to rethink their strategies.

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Electric & new energy vehicles
Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on electric & new energy vehicles, with a particular focus on China.
last updated:
3 October, 2024
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