April 24, 2025
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China's Fresh Market Opportunities
China unveils an updated market access negative list, paving the way for private firms to enter new sectors. The NDRC has scaled down the number of restricted areas from 117 to 106.
April 24, 2025
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Robotaxi Trials Underway in USA
Tesla is pioneering a revolution in transportation, conducting trials of their groundbreaking Robotaxi service in Texas and California. This futuristic service, offering driverless taxis under remote supervision, is set to hit the roads this summer.
April 24, 2025
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China's Robotic Dominance Unthreatened by US Tariffs
Numerous Chinese companies remain confident despite American tariffs, citing their unique product offerings with little to no competition, which allows them to maintain their pricing structures.
April 24, 2025
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British Car Giants Skip Major Auto Show
Several influential automotive brands including Hyundai, Hozon, Jaguar Land Rover, Polestar and many others have surprisingly decided to give a miss to the world's premier auto event, leaving the stage open for Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers to shine. This absence was felt particularly hard in the case of Tesla's Shanghai no-show.
April 23, 2025
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Alibaba.com Soars in US App Charts
Alibaba.com's mobile app has been making waves in the US, ranking third in the iOS app store's shopping category for a good portion of this past week, as consumers scout for deals amidst tariff tensions.
April 23, 2025
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Intense Rivalry Shakes Up Shanghai Car Expo
The world's biggest automobile event, the Shanghai Car Expo, experienced a notable absence of big names such as Hyundai, Hozon, Jaguar Land Rover, Polestar and several others. This signifies the fierce competition within the mainland market.
April 23, 2025
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Zeekr Challenges Luxury Auto Titans
Zeekr, Geely's luxury brand, has unveiled a high-end SUV set to rival Mercedes-Benz and BMW. With global ambitions on the horizon, the Chinese automaker acknowledges tariffs as the 'paramount factor' in tackling new markets.
April 23, 2025
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UK Firms Eye Sino-US Trade Rift Impact
As escalating trade tensions between China and the US continue to rise, German firms operating in China are calculating the potential fallout. While the majority are taking a cautious, observational stance, a significant 38% are increasing their localisation strategies in China.
April 23, 2025
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WeChat Aids UK Tourists in Japanese Dining
The Chinese version of Tabelog, a renowned Japanese restaurant review site, has emerged as a mini program on WeChat, assisting English tourists in making table reservations across Japan.
April 23, 2025
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Pony.ai Unveils Futuristic Robotaxis
Chinese autonomous vehicle company, Pony.ai, has its sights set on a global takeover, following its unveiling of three innovative robotaxi models at the Shanghai car show. According to CEO James Peng, the industry can anticipate a significant surge in the presence and acceptance of robotaxis over the next three years.
April 23, 2025
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Pony.ai's Autonomous Taxis: A Global Invasion
Pony.ai, a leading Chinese autonomous taxi firm, showcased three innovative models at the Shanghai car show, signalling its ambitions to break into the global market. CEO James Peng predicts a significant surge in the prevalence of robotaxis over the next three years, indicating a new era of widespread acceptance for this technology.
April 23, 2025
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Jiangsu Rising: The New Chinese Economic Leader?
As Guangdong's economic growth stumbles, could Jiangsu take the crown as China's top economic province? The property sector's struggles have had a significant effect on Guangdong, the southern province renowned for leading the charge in reforms and opening up.