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In Depth: Deepening Profit Squeeze Strains Chinese Automakers

As strong deliveries no longer translate into earnings, price wars intensify, and the shift to EVs raises costs, automakers are focusing on profitability to survive

Caixin Explains: What China’s New Financial Law Means for Investors

The legislation aims to close some glaring gaps in the current regulatory system, expand oversight of listed companies and their subsidiaries, and give authorities sweeping new powers

Analysis: China’s Price Cycle Shows Signs of Turning, but Demand Still Lags

Producer prices end an over three-year slide due to commodity shocks and supply-demand shifts, yet weak consumption threatens to stall a broader recovery

Apr 24, 2026 06:57 PM
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China’s Wind Turbine Makers Rebuild Margins as Price Wars Ease

Ming Yang’s profit nearly doubles as rising prices and strong deliveries signal recovery across the sector

Apr 29, 2026 11:35 PM

Insta360 Profit Falls as R&D Surge Meets Rising DJI Competition

Camera maker’s revenue jumps but margins shrink amid heavy investment and intensifying competition with DJI

Apr 29, 2026 11:13 PM

China Steel Profits Shrink as Costs Rise and EU Carbon Tariff Bites

Weak demand and higher raw-material prices squeeze margins, while Europe’s CBAM adds fresh pressure on exports

Apr 29, 2026 10:38 PM

Rolls-Royce Boosts China Sourcing to Ease Global Supply Bottlenecks

British engine maker ramps up procurement and expands Beijing maintenance hub to cut parts shortages and turnaround times

Apr 29, 2026 10:07 PM

BYD Hikes Price of Driver-Assistance System as Memory Chip Costs Surge

Soaring DRAM costs and rising demand for smart-driving hardware push automakers to pass on expenses despite razor-thin margins

Apr 29, 2026 09:16 PM

China’s Badminton Chief Faces Corruption Probe in Expanding Sports Crackdown

Zhang Jun, a decorated gold medalist who championed governance reforms, is the latest prominent figure snared by the nation’s sweeping disciplinary watchdog

Apr 29, 2026 09:00 PM

Extreme Weather Looms for China as El Niño Risks Intensify

The National Climate Center anticipates extreme weather, from intense northern floods to severe southern heatwaves, straining the country’s energy grid and agriculture

Apr 29, 2026 07:26 PM

Former Chairman of Guizhou Big Data Giant Probed in Corruption Sweep

The investigation into Kang Keyan follows the downfall of his successor and several high-ranking officials in the province’s flagship data sector

Apr 29, 2026 07:21 PM

Business Brief (April 29): China Vows to Drive ‘AI+’ Initiative

China grants zero-tariff treatment to African partners, BYD profit slumps

Apr 29, 2026 06:33 PM

Charts of the Day: Chinese Airlines Cancel More Flights Ahead of Holiday

Airlines are slashing international flights and raising fares as the war in Iran pushes jet fuel costs to nearly double within weeks

Apr 29, 2026 06:29 PM

China’s Solar Price War Keeps Longi in the Red

Longi’s massive $2.4 billion cumulative deficit highlights a broader supply chain crisis as domestic price wars and rising international trade barriers batter China’s leading panel manufacturers

Apr 29, 2026 05:57 PM

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

Apr 29, 2026 05:56 PM

China Names Sovereign Fund Chief as Securities Watchdog Vice Chairman

Liu Haoling fills vacancy left by predecessor’s corruption probe

Apr 29, 2026 05:43 PM

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

Apr 29, 2026 04:54 PM

Commentary: How Middle East Geopolitics Will Reshape China’s Export Engine

While prolonged blockades in the Middle East threaten global demand, China’s grip on AI supply chains and shifting global market shares could offset the macroeconomic drag

Apr 29, 2026 12:08 PM

China Cracks Down on Illegal EV Battery Recycling

Five government bodies will target illegal trading, substandard production and environmental violations in a two-month campaign to clean up an industry plagued by unlicensed workshops

Apr 29, 2026 12:06 PM



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