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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on electric & new energy vehicles, with a particular focus on China.
last updated:
3 October, 2024
An aerial drone photo shows the fourth phase project of the Chinese-built Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai on September 2, 2024. Photo: Xinhua
Middle East

Opinion | How China aims to be guiding light in Middle East’s energy transition

The once-laughable notion of selling solar power in the Middle East is now a rich vein for China to strengthen its presence in the region.

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China-EU relations

For Europe, China looms as 2025 economic threat, analysts say

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China-Philippines relations

Opinion | Manila and Beijing can still choose cooperation over conflict

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Autonomous vehicles

Opinion | US-China tech war’s next front will be autonomous vehicles

Autonomous driving is not just the next frontier; it is a strategic arena where AI, semiconductor capabilities and geopolitics converge.

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A man rides his bicycle beside a self-driving taxi in Daxing district in Beijing, China, in September 2024. Photo: EPA-EFE
Business of climate change

Citybus owner Hans Group makes deal to fuel hydrogen-powered buses in Hong Kong

Hans Group, Citybus and Grand Resource Hydrogen signed a supply agreement on Wednesday.

Semiconductors

Greater Bay Area’s next-gen chipmakers find ready buyers in Chinese EV industry

Guangzhou’s Nansha district is attracting companies specialising in silicon carbide semiconductors, as they look to capitalise on regional integration.

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United States

Opinion | Trump’s plans could trigger liquidity crises across Europe and Asia

Inflationary pressure and a growing deficit would turn the US into a liquidity-sucking force.

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US president-elect Donald Trump at a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach, Florida, on January 7. Photo: AP
Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Hong Kong watchdog logged 179 complaints over EVs, charging services in 2024

Consumer Council shares figure for 2024 after noting rise in recent complaints focusing on charging services, such as unclear fee instructions.

China economy

Editorial | Robust exports show China is embedded in global supply chain

As Trump administration looms, record trade performance for 2024 will fuel talk of overcapacity and increase pressure on Beijing to rebalance the economy.

US-China relations

US bans Chinese and Russian tech in smart cars, citing national security risks

‘Targeted approach’ meant to ensure foreign adversaries’ software and hardware are kept off American roads, commerce secretary says.

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Workers for BYD assemble an electric vehicle at the Chinese auto company’s EV factory in Rayong, Thailand, on July 4, 2024. Photo: Reuters
China manufacturing

China’s eagle-eyed Zhejiang has more industrial movers and shakers in its sights

Local authorities in China’s eastern manufacturing hub want to nurture what they call ‘eagle enterprises’, and the vast majority are private firms.

A worker handles a spinning machine at a textile factory in China’s Zhejiang province. Photo: Getty Images
Autonomous vehicles

China’s WeRide starts third European self-driving trial in Switzerland

Company is stepping up efforts in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Japan and South Korea, CEO Tony Han says.

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IPO

China’s CATL poised to pick banks for US$5 billion Hong Kong share sale

World’s top maker of EV batteries is considering a second listing in Hong Kong that could help it raise at least US$5 billion.

Style Edit

Style Edit: BMW’s next gen X3 SUV redefines the premium mid-size category

The 3 new models feature sleek design, classic BMW touches and innovative features.

The new BMW X3 family. Photo: Handout
Asean

Opinion | Why Southeast Asia’s participation in Brics matters

With Indonesia joining the grouping and Malaysia and Thailand as partner countries, Brics has acquired not just mineral-rich members but also key Asean voices.

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Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (left) with Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 18. Brazil, which holds the rotating Brics presidency in 2025, announced on January 6 that Indonesia had become a full member of the bloc. Photo: AFP/Brazilian presidency
China energy security

China’s solar farms spread into new regions amid green energy push

Country’s largest mudflat solar photovoltaic energy storage facility combines salt production with photovoltaic power generation.

China manufacturing

Chinese firms face stumbling blocks abroad: competitive mindsets may turn messy

Overseas scandals, setbacks shine light on problematic nature of deeply ingrained business mentality. And the less they notice your Chinese identity, the better, some say.

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China trade

Trade barriers against China hit record high in 2024 amid overcapacity fears

More developing countries initiated investigations targeting Chinese goods last year, and analyst says these included pre-emptive measures to prevent an import surge.

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A record number of new trade disputes between China and other countries were initiated last year, including some targeting China’s heavily saturated new-energy industry. Photo: AFP
China economy

Opinion | China will rein in vicious competition at the root of its overcapacity

New reforms for a unified national market, including addressing unfair competition, will rein in unchecked competition and the damage it is causing.

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Autonomous vehicles

China’s EVs to see self-driving ‘democratisation’ in 2025, UBS analyst says

China has rapidly progressed from a market for carmakers into an ‘innovative hub’ for technologies such as electrification and intelligence.

Asean

Opinion | Why Southeast Asia will shine on as an investment bright spot

A decade since setting up the Asean Economic Community, the region has made progress in integration and drawing FDI but challenges remain.

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Workers assemble a car at BYD’s electric vehicle factory in Rayong, Thailand, in July 2024. Countries such as Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia are one-stop shops for the EV industry, providing raw material, production lines and even markets. Photo: Reuters
China manufacturing

China EV giant BYD hits skids in Brazil as ‘slavery-like’ claims slam workforce

China’s labour practices are driving a wedge between the world’s biggest EV maker and efforts to expand globally in areas where employee protections are paramount.

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Science

New discoveries raise China’s lithium reserves to second largest in the world

Recent finds, including a massive deposit in Tibet, will help meet demand for metal, which is key for EV batteries and other technologies.

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China manufacturing

Beijing renews EV subsidy to spur sales, keeps size of incentive unchanged

NDRC says buyers of electric cars for replacement purposes would receive US$2,728 this year.

SCMP Highlights

China car dealers face price war, BYD beats Tesla in fourth quarter: 7 EV reads

From Chinese EV car dealers facing a price war to BYD’s output beating Tesla in the fourth quarter, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

People walk past various Chinese-made electric cars for sale inside a shopping centre in Beijing on January 9, 2024. Photo: AP
Japan

Japan’s carmakers vow closer ties to regain ground lost to China

To survive, Japanese manufacturers are pledging cooperation in areas like AI and EVs, while also navigating trade tensions and internal restructuring.

An employee wearing a face mask works on a Yaris car at a Toyota car factory in France. Photo: AP/File
Business of climate change

China’s Zijin to start producing lithium from Congo in early 2026

The Manono project is also claimed by Australia’s AVZ Minerals, which has started arbitration proceedings against the African nation’s government.

BYD

China’s discount war rolls on after 227 EV models slashed prices in 2024

Industry embarks on a new round of price competition that is likely to edge out more underachieving players in 2025.

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