China's advanced multi-purpose helicopter ac352 completes functional and reliability test flight

Chassis Supply Chain's "iPhone Moment": China's Tier 1 Shift as LeeKr Emerges

Over the past decade, China's electric vehicle (EV) industry has evolved from a niche experiment into a leading force in the global automotive landscape. In the first ten months of 2025, China exported over 2 million EVs, nearly double the year-earlier figure. From European city streets to Southeast Asian highways and Latin American urban centers, Chinese EVs have emerged as one of the most prominent symbols of a new era of “Made in China.”

Zeekr 9X (极氪9X) to Expand Overseas in Q3, Entering Middle East, Central Asia, and European Markets as First Batch

According to the Q1 2026 earnings call held today by Geely Automobile (吉利汽车 / 0175.HK), the Zeekr 9X (极氪9X) model will officially launch its overseas layout in the third quarter of this year, with plans to gradually enter the Middle East, Central Asia, and European markets starting from September.

BYD (比亚迪) in Talks to Take Over Idle European Factories, Accelerating Localized EV Manufacturing

According to reports, BYD (比亚迪) is currently in negotiations with the Stellantis (斯特兰蒂斯) Group and several other European automakers, planning to take over idle automotive plants in regions such as Italy to utilize existing European production capacity for the advancement of localized electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing.

Leapmotor (零跑汽车) T03 Sweeps Germany with €49 Monthly Lease: Achieving "Phone Bill-Level" Car Ownership Through €3 Billion Subsidy Dividends

On May 11, Leapmotor (零跑汽车) officially launched an extremely aggressive leasing scheme for the T03 in the German market, with a starting price of just €49 per month. This price is even lower than many mid-to-high-end mobile phone plans in Germany, sending shockwaves through the entry-level electric vehicle (EV) segment.

China's April CPI Rises Moderately to 1.2%; PPI Surges Significantly Driven by International Commodities and Computing Power Demand

On May 11, the National Bureau of Statistics of China released data showing that in April 2026, the national Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 1.2% year-on-year, an increase of 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, with the month-on-month figure turning from a decline to a rise. The moderate recovery of the CPI was primarily driven by the dual impact of surging energy prices and an explosion in travel demand during holidays.