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Global South Pivot and Green Surge: China’s Trade Hits Record Highs as 15th Five-Year Plan Begins
China’s total trade rose 15% in Q1 2026 to a record 11.84 trillion yuan, driven by a 77.5% surge in electric vehicle exports and deepening ties with the Global South. The private sector now commands over 57% of trade value, signaling a successful start to the 15th Five-Year Plan despite rising geopolitical risks.
EV Guerrilla Warfare: Li Auto Accuses Dongfeng Nissan of 'Black PR' as Market Rivalry Turns Toxic
Li Auto has accused Dongfeng Nissan of orchestrating a coordinated online smear campaign, highlighting the increasingly aggressive 'Black PR' tactics in China’s saturated electric vehicle market. The dispute comes amid a broader government crackdown on industry 'online chaos' as manufacturers face desperate competitive pressures.
Clean Energy, Dirty Tactics: Li Auto and Dongfeng Nissan Clash in China’s ‘Black Water’ PR War
Li Auto has launched legal action against alleged 'black water army' smear campaigns, implicitly targeting Dongfeng Nissan, signaling a new phase of regulatory and legal conflict in China’s hyper-competitive EV market.
JD.com’s High-Stakes Bet on Automotive Retail: Disrupting the Traditional Dealership Model
JD.com is significantly expanding its automotive retail footprint by partnering with major OEMs and opening delivery centers in 100 cities. This strategy aims to capitalize on the fact that 90% of its car buyers now transact entirely online, bypassing traditional dealership models.
Xiaomi’s Valuation Cliff: Institutional Investors Face 42% Loss as Stock Halves in Nine Months
Xiaomi's stock price has dropped 49.7% from its 2025 peak, resulting in a 792 billion HKD loss in market value. Institutional investors who participated in a 42.5 billion HKD private placement just a year ago are now facing a 42% loss on their investment.
China’s NEV Market Hits High Gear: 19 Manufacturers Cross the 10,000-Unit Threshold
March data for China's NEV market shows 19 manufacturers exceeding 10,000 units in wholesale sales, with BYD maintaining its massive lead. The sector is seeing high consolidation as top players now control nearly 92% of the market, fueled by a mix of pure EVs and plug-in hybrids.
The Great Displacement: Chinese Automakers Overtake Japan in Australia’s Key Battleground
In February 2026, Chinese automakers officially surpassed Japanese brands in Australian sales, ending 28 years of Japanese market dominance. Driven by high-spec value pricing, localized utility models like the BYD Shark 6, and a global energy crisis that sent local fuel prices soaring, China has established itself as the new leader in the Australian automotive market.
Driving the Digital SOE: Zeng Qinglin Takes the Helm at Huawei-Backed Yijing Auto
Zeng Qinglin has been appointed General Manager of Yijing Auto, a premium brand co-developed by Dongfeng Motor and Huawei. The move highlights the deepening integration between China’s traditional state-owned manufacturers and its leading technology firms in the race for EV dominance.
Leapmotor’s Italian Surge: A New Blueprint for Chinese EV Expansion?
Leapmotor has surged to the top of Italy’s electric vehicle market, recording over 11,000 registrations in the first quarter of 2026. The company's massive year-on-year growth highlights the effectiveness of its strategic partnership with Stellantis in navigating European market complexities.
The Stellantis Factor: Leapmotor’s Italian Surge Redefines Chinese EV Expansion
Leapmotor recorded 11,637 new car registrations in Italy in Q1 2026, highlighting the early success of its joint venture with Stellantis. This milestone suggests that integrated partnerships between Chinese EV makers and European legacy brands may be the most effective strategy for bypassing trade barriers.
The Dragon Overtakes the Rising Sun: China Ends Japan’s Quarter-Century Auto Supremacy
In a historic industrial shift, China surpassed Japan in 2025 to become the world's largest automotive power by global sales volume. This transition marks the end of Japan's 25-year reign and highlights the decisive victory of China's long-term strategy to dominate the electric and smart vehicle ecosystem.
From Rolls-Royce to BYD: The Geopolitical Spark Behind Thailand’s Electric Shift
Thailand’s political leadership is pivoting from luxury European vehicles to pragmatic Chinese electric cars amid soaring fuel prices and shifting market dynamics. This transition underscores the broader decline of Japanese automotive dominance in the region and the successful localized manufacturing strategy of Chinese EV giants like BYD.