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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
Commentary: Chinese Firms Are Flocking to Latin America, but Red Tape Awaits
As bilateral trade hits record highs, Chinese companies expanding into Mexico, Brazil, and beyond are discovering that setting up shop is the easy part — surviving local bureaucracy is the real test
In Depth: China’s Auto Titan Who Revived Hongqi Falls Under Graft Probe
Xu Liuping transformed state-owned carmakers Changan and FAW with iron-fisted reforms, but his relentless drive for results and political ambition may have ultimately paved the way for his downfall
Global Business Group Leaders Call for Deeper Ties With China
At an event in Beijing, current and former heads of the U.S., U.K., German, Australian and Malaysian chambers of commerce highlighted growing opportunities in the country, whose economy is transitioning to high-value services
Chinese Automakers Lean on Overseas Sales to Offset Domestic Slump
As China’s passenger car market struggles, major automakers like Geely, Chery, and SAIC boost earnings by ramping up exports, with NEV demand playing a key role in growth
CX Daily: Deepening Profit Squeeze Strains Chinese Automakers
China’s automotive industry entered 2026 under mounting strain, as a bruising price war, chronic overcapacity and the high cost of an electric-vehicle (EV) transition left many carmakers selling more cars while making less money — or none at all
Chinese Automakers Unveil Big Global Expansion Plans at Beijing Auto Show
Driven by stronger margins and growing demand, Chinese legacy carmakers and electric vehicle upstarts are betting bigger on overseas markets with aggressive sales targets, despite regulatory uncertainties
In Depth: EU Carbon Rules Give China’s Auto Exports a Higher Bar to Clear
As the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is implemented, Chinese carmakers are grappling with decarbonizing their supply chains and the rising costs of compliance to keep vehicle shipments growing
CX Daily: PwC’s Evergrande Crisis Deepens With Record Hong Kong Settlement and Criminal Probes
China Evergrande Group’s financial fraud has caught up with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Hong Kong, dealing an unprecedented blow to the accounting giant and deepening an accountability crisis that threatens its future in the region
CATL Plans $5 Billion Hong Kong Share Placement for Global Expansion
The world’s largest EV battery-maker aims to bankroll new-energy projects and zero-carbon initiatives as it rapidly expands its manufacturing footprint in Europe and beyond
XPeng Plans Overseas Production Push as Tariffs Bite
The Chinese electric-car maker is leaning on contract manufacturing in Europe, Southeast Asia and Latin America to lower the cost of global expansion
Weekend Long Read: A Chinese Startup’s Moonshot Cancer Cure
If CAR-T therapy is like deploying a specialized strike team trained to recognize a single target, Likang Life Sciences’ approach is like distributing a wanted list across the immune system, founder Chen Li says
Tech Brief (April 24): Tencent Unveils First Major AI Model Update Under New Leadership
T3 Mobility files for Hong Kong IPO, Xiaomi releases new AI models
In Depth: China’s Tech Titans Tussle in AI Video Gold Rush
Generative video is emerging as a rare, revenue-generating bright spot in the industry, yet the breakneck speed of commercialization has come with a wave of IP and content safety challenges
Hong Kong’s Tech Push Draws In 22 More Firms
U.S. pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and Chinese chipmaker Hygon are among the companies that has signed agreements to set up or expand in the city, as it aims to raise billions of dollars in investment and create 25,000 jobs
Chinese Automakers Report Shrinking Profits for 2025 Amid Brutal Price War
The release of 2025 annual reports reveals a sector plagued by overcapacity and historic low profit margins, accelerating a fierce push into overseas markets
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