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China Goes Global
Facing rising trade barriers and fierce competition, Chinese companies in the technology, automotive, energy, consumer goods sectors and beyond are ramping up their global expansion. Stay informed on their successes and challenges with in-depth reports, analysis, commentaries and graphics.
Cover Story: Chinese Chipmakers Look to Malaysia to Sidestep U.S. Tariffs
Penang is popular choice among China’s chip companies seeking expansion abroad
Surging AI Data Center Power Demand Fuels Energy Storage Growth, Experts Say
Industry experts call for advanced multi-tier energy storage solutions and a shift toward green electricity to manage the volatile energy consumption of large model training
In Depth: China Auto Market Hits the Brakes After Subsidy Cuts
A sharp drop in domestic sales underscores the impact of policy tightening, as automakers turn to exports and new technologies to revive momentum
GAC Posts First Annual Loss Since 2010
The state-owned carmaker reported a net loss of 8.8 billion yuan for 2025 on falling revenue, compared with a profit of 824 million yuan a year earlier
Pony AI Achieves Per-Vehicle Profit Milestone in Two Cities
Strong growth in China signals rising commercial viability, even as losses persist
CX Daily: War in the Gulf Triggers Global Energy Shock
The disruption of the Strait of Hormuz has sent energy prices soaring and raised the risk of global stagflation
CX Daily: China’s Trust Firms Pivot From Risky Debt After Crackdown
With standardized assets accounting for more than half of fund trusts by value, companies face pressure on profits as they struggle to compete
China Raises Overseas Lending Cap to Support Firms’ Global Expansion
Higher lending caps and unified regulations give companies more flexibility to fund offshore growth
In Depth: How ByteDance Pulled Ahead in China’s AI Race
By spending billions on chips, pursuing top talent, and leveraging the enormous user base of its social media platforms, TikTok’s owner has outmaneuvered the competition
Chinese Firms Face Rising Compliance Demands in Global Expansion
Regulatory hurdles—not price—are becoming the defining challenge as companies expand overseas
CX Daily: U.S.-Israel War With Iran Drifts Toward Attrition
A conflict that had been expected to end quickly is now starting to look like a long regional struggle
Geely Wins EU Approval for Smart Driving Tech
The certification from China Automotive Technology and Research Center and IDIAD marks a major step for Chinese automakers seeking to export their smart driving technologies, even as they navigate strict local data rules and rising geopolitical barriers
Meituan CEO Urges Focused Global Expansion, Warns Against ‘Blind’ Push
Wang Xing says the firm will avoid aggressive expansion and refine its business model abroad as domestic competition weighs on profits
China’s Vaccine Exports Rebound as Drugmakers Look Abroad
Exports of human vaccines rose 54% last year, driven by non-Covid shots from companies like Walvax and Wantai seeking growth outside a saturated home market
CX Daily: European Automakers Look to China as EV Gap Widens
Brands from Porsche to Volkswagen and BMW are seeking deeper cooperation with Chinese peers on batteries, charging infrastructure and EV development
China’s Overseas Graduates Return in Record Numbers as Job Market Shifts
Amid geopolitical complexity and a crowded domestic market, overseas graduates are engaging with ‘new productive forces’ like robotics while looking beyond top-tier cities
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