A major restructuring between FAW and GAC and a Huawei-Seres adjustment signal China's car industry is shifting from rapid expansion to quality-driven growth. New government targets aim for new-energy vehicles to make up 70% of passenger car sales by 2030.
China has over 40 million new-energy vehicles on the road, and a wave of retired batteries is approaching. Yet most automakers are hesitating to invest in recycling, despite rules making them responsible for the waste.
The new Harbin–Yichun high-speed line opened on September 28, cutting a journey of about seven hours to as little as one hour and 46 minutes. It is China's northernmost high-speed railway and brings several smaller northeastern cities onto the national network.
The US Navy has picked Boeing to build its next-generation F/A-XX carrier fighter, a full-scale development contract worth more than $20 billion. It follows Boeing's 2025 win of the Air Force's F-47, giving the planemaker two of America's biggest future combat aircraft programs.
China's finance ministry reported that state-owned enterprises saw revenue fall 2.7% in the first eight months of 2026 while total profit edged up just 0.2%. The flat result comes as Beijing pushes its sprawling state sector toward what it calls high-quality growth.
Optical module maker Zhongji Innolight has completed a 1.747 billion yuan purchase of a 10.47% stake in Shenzhen-listed Zhongshi Technology. The deal closed on September 29, 2026, making Innolight a major shareholder.
As AI data centers demand ever-faster memory, storage chips are emerging as the bottleneck that decides how efficiently computing power gets used. Chinese investors poured 1.93 billion yuan into the sector in a single day as DDR5, HBM and 3D NAND upgrades reshape the industry.
A Chinese tactile-sensor maker has booked 100,000 orders for robot skin while starting to sell the touch data behind it. Whether that data works across different robots will decide if the full-stack bet pays off.
BYD has teased the interior of its second-generation Seagull, adding a massage seat, a 94-litre front trunk and more storage to a car that starts near the bottom of China's price ladder.
Chinese livestream retailer Dongfang Zhenxuan will give buyers of its 'liuliu stool' double their money back without asking for returns, after consumer complaints and days of public pressure from internet celebrity Luo Yonghao.
China's flagship 9-series SUVs, once priced as luxury flagships, are being launched with prices up to 28,000 yuan below their own pre-sale levels. Rising supply and softer demand are rewriting the price anchors of the country's most prestigious homegrown models.
Four new high-speed rail lines opened across China on September 28, expanding the national network through northern, western, central and northeastern regions. Xi'an became the country's third major 'mi-shaped' rail hub, joining Zhengzhou and Hefei.
Geely Holding becomes the first carmaker to invest in NIO Power, trading its battery-swap subsidiary and cash for a 30% stake. The deal values NIO's charging and swapping business at about $220 million and deepens a shared bet on swap stations.
A state-backed environmental group in Jiangyin is taking control of listed fiber recycler Youcai Resources in a deal worth up to 982 million yuan, the latest sign that China's local government financing arms are becoming active buyers of public companies.
Deutsche Bank predicts copper could climb above $22,000 a ton within six months as buyers scramble for shrinking stockpiles. Tariff fears in the United States are pulling metal across the Pacific and tightening supplies everywhere else.
The 48th WorldSkills Competition closed in Shanghai on September 27, with China topping both the gold count and team standings for a fifth time. A Chinese competitor in rail vehicle technology took the event's top individual honor, the Albert Vidal Award.
Researchers in Beijing have etched swirling wave patterns directly into thin plates, letting them trap and steer objects from tiny particles to centimeter-scale parts across a surface without touching them. The acoustic technique could reshape how micro-machines and smart factories handle delicate components.
NIO is selling a 30 percent stake in its charging and battery-swap unit to Geely, which pays with cash and its own charging subsidiary. The two rivals will fully link their charging networks across China.
Chinese electric-vehicle maker Xpeng is restructuring its product leadership after founder He Xiaopeng admitted the company long lacked a clear product owner. The shift, led by veteran executive Wang Fengying, marks a move from pure engineering toward user-driven design.
A Berkeley-trained robotics expert argues that China's humanoid robot boom is no bubble, even as one listed company lost billions in market value. Meanwhile, the industry is scrambling to feed these machines the real-world data they need.
Chinese electric-vehicle makers NIO and Geely have announced a partnership aimed at cutting costs and easing the brutal price war squeezing industry margins. The tie-up signals a new phase of consolidation and cooperation in the world's largest EV market.
Chinese solar-equipment maker Liancheng CNC has sued rival Jingsheng Mechanical & Electrical in the United States over patented technology, reportedly tied to a roughly 3-billion-yuan order from Tesla. The case marks a rare direct legal clash between two Chinese suppliers on American soil.
China Southern Airlines flew its C919 from Guangzhou to Qingdao on September 28, the homegrown jet's first regularly scheduled commercial service in the port city. The route links the Greater Bay Area with the Shandong economic zone.
Chinese solar-wafer maker TCL Zhonghuan will spend up to 500 million yuan buying back its own Shenzhen-listed shares for an employee ownership plan. The move follows a wave of similar buybacks as Chinese listed firms try to steady sentiment.
Guangzhou-based chipmaker CanSemi priced its Shenzhen IPO, and 358,848 lottery numbers won the right to buy shares — a window into how Chinese retail investors chase semiconductor listings. Winners must fund their accounts by September 29 or forfeit.
Bentley unveiled its first fully electric SUV, the Toukar, in London with a China price starting at 1.988 million yuan, roughly $280,000. The model becomes Bentley's fourth model line and arrives as China's premium EV market heats up.
Chinese automakers are expanding into Brazil, but winning over local buyers means understanding ethanol fuel, small-car policies and a huge used-car market. Success will depend on products, not just electric-vehicle hype.
A manned drone shaped like a flying saucer drew a 120-million-yuan order at a Yiwu trade fair, sparking debate over safety and whether such vehicles are ready for ordinary buyers.
Thirteen Chinese circuit-board makers have announced or completed fundraising worth about 29.3 billion yuan so far in 2026 — 4.52 times last year's total — as AI data centers drive demand for high-end boards.
Large Chinese companies are increasingly issuing corporate bonds instead of taking bank loans, drawn by interest rates below 2.1% versus loan rates of 2.5–3%. The shift is reshaping how state-owned enterprises, listed firms and industrial leaders raise money.
China's liquid-cooling suppliers for AI data centers report orders booked into 2027 and revenue growth above 400 percent as demand for artificial-intelligence computing surges. Companies are racing to expand factories, but analysts warn the crowded field could soon face overcapacity.
The world's first compact fusion energy experiment, BEST, has received its first batch of specialized coil housings, a key step toward building a working 'artificial sun' that could one day provide near-limitless clean power.
Seres and Huawei's AITO brand says its new M8 SUV will ship with an L3-ready autonomous driving architecture and Huawei's ADS 5 system as standard. Pre-sales open September 30, with the brand stressing it remains part of the HIMA alliance.
From Huawei's promise not to build cars to Porsche's recycled-battery cells and a new Beijing auto show, China's car sector is entering a decisive phase of consolidation, export growth and technological repositioning.
As Chinese automakers expand worldwide, a national skills competition in Shanghai highlights the growing demand for technicians who can build and repair next-generation vehicles. The event showcases how training and industry collaboration are shaping the future of mobility.
Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei told Dongfeng executives the company will keep helping automakers build smarter cars rather than making its own, while Huawei's car chief said the Aito partnership with Seres is being adjusted at Seres' request.
Half-year results show Chinese listed companies' profits accelerating in the second quarter of 2026, with semiconductors, metals and brokerages leading gains while consumer names lag. The recovery is spreading across more industries, though the picture remains uneven.
A busy week in China's car market brought nine new model launches, a major restructuring between two state-owned automakers, and a shift in the Huawei-Seres partnership, signaling intensifying competition and consolidation.
China's electric vehicle boom is creating a shortage of skilled repair technicians, with salaries doubling but positions still unfilled. The WorldSkills competition in Shanghai highlights the advanced skills needed for modern vehicles.
As electric vehicles flood Chinese roads, repair shops are struggling to hire technicians who understand both mechanics and software. At the WorldSkills competition in Shanghai, young mechanics showed why the job now demands programming skills.
As electric vehicles flood Chinese roads, a severe shortage of qualified repair technicians is emerging. Fixing an EV now demands mechanical, electrical and software skills — and training pipelines are struggling to keep up.
On September 23, nine new models from brands like Geely, Changan and Denza hit Chinese showrooms in a single day. The pile-up reflects brutal competition in the world's largest car market, where too many models chase too few buyers.
Tianjin-based Oushangyuan has updated its listing prospectus for Shenzhen's ChiNext board, riding China's synthetic biology boom with clients including pharma giant Zhejiang NHU and food conglomerate COFCO. Its receivables have grown fast, drawing scrutiny.
Infinix, the gaming-focused brand of Shenzhen-based Transsion, has launched two GT NX accessories: a controller with the world's first pixel-precision touchpad for shooters and a dock with built-in thermoelectric cooling. The launch signals a push by China's low-profile phone giants into high-margin mobile gaming gear.
At Hangzhou's Global Digital Trade Expo, Unitree founder Wang Xingxing argued that humanoid robots still lack the precision for real work, and predicted a coming 'ChatGPT moment' for embodied AI once they can handle unfamiliar spaces.
From a small Shenzhen shop to 500,000 monthly sales in Southeast Asia, Chinese audio brands are thriving overseas by adapting products to local consumer needs.
Four signals indicate China's car industry stands at the threshold of a new consolidation phase as market forces reshape the competitive landscape.
China's lithium battery industry announces 740,000 ton expansion amid concerns about graphite supply bottlenecks that could impact EV production.
Major Chinese phone makers OPPO and vivo unexpectedly switch to MediaTek chips for flagship models, signaling industry shifts amid intense competition.
While the market fears oversupply, lithium batteries remain紧缺. Two critical supply factors are being underestimated as demand continues to grow.
Shengu Group, a veteran Chinese maker of giant industrial compressors, saw its shares collapse 67 percent within six days of a dazzling stock market debut. The whiplash offers a vivid lesson in the speculative frenzy gripping China's market for new listings.
Samsung Electric's Chinese subsidiary secures major US contract for data center transformers amid market volatility and stock fluctuations.
Sanxing Electric, a Ningbo-based power equipment maker, surged its 10 percent daily limit after its subsidiary won a $132 million contract to supply oil-immersed transformers for a US data center energy storage project. The deal shows how the global AI building boom is pulling Chinese manufacturers into America's power infrastructure chain.
BYD unveils design sketches for its second-generation Dolphin model, featuring a revolutionary interior layout with relocated controls and innovative storage options.
British vehicle inspection data reveals electric vehicles perform better than gasoline cars after 90,000 miles, though with higher tire wear concerns.
Shenzhen mini PC maker MINISFORUM has launched a pared-down SE version of its MS-01 workstation, swapping premium 10-gigabit networking and modern memory for a lower price. The move shows how China's compact PC brands are now competing on choice, not just value.
New analysis of 47.4 million UK vehicle inspections reveals Chinese electric cars are more reliable than gasoline cars after 90,000 miles, challenging global perceptions of EV durability.
Huawei's HarmonyOS ecosystem grows with specialized apps and automotive integration, marking its expansion beyond smartphones into broader consumer electronics and smart mobility.
Intel's upcoming LGA1954 socket components have surfaced online, signaling preparation for the Nova Lake-S processor series as part of Intel's desktop platform evolution.
Chinese smartphone manufacturer vivo launches its latest flagship models featuring new MediaTek chips, continuing China's innovation in mobile technology.
China's rapid advancements in quantum computing technology position it as a key player in the next frontier of computational science, with breakthroughs that could transform industries worldwide.
Developed by COMAC, the C919 narrow-body jet is expanding from its first commercial routes into a growing fleet. Here is what makes China's flagship passenger plane tick — and what it is like to fly on one.
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