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Themis Qi
Reporter, Business
Themis joined SCMP in 2025 as a business reporter. She previously covered business trends in Hong Kong and mainland China with topics including financial market, EV and new energy. Prior to joining SCMP, she worked for The Standard for more than three years. She holds a master's degree in journalism from the Hong Kong Baptist University.
Themis joined SCMP in 2025 as a business reporter. She previously covered business trends in Hong Kong and mainland China with topics including financial market, EV and new energy. Prior to joining SCMP, she worked for The Standard for more than three years. She holds a master's degree in journalism from the Hong Kong Baptist University.
Areas of Expertise:
Finance, new energyLanguages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Retail sales of EVs fall 11 per cent year on year in April to 614,000 units – but foreign markets are providing a boost.
International carmakers launch tailored models and accelerate R&D as they scramble to match the speed and sophistication of domestic rivals.
Three most profitable carmakers last year all report double-digit profit declines, but rosier export forecast improves outlook.
Investor participation was predominantly local, with more than 90 per cent from Hong Kong, according to joint bookrunner HSBC.
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Company aims to enhance internationalisation strategy with listing expected to raise up to US$2 billion.
The company reports a net profit of nearly 4.09 billion yuan (US$590 million) and revenue of 150.2 billion yuan.
Fast-charging technology takes centre stage at the Beijing Auto Show as firms unveil batteries promising unprecedented speed.
Hong Kong exchange’s approval is first step in plan to list asset on Shenzhen bourse as Beijing encourages Reit listings.
Earnings top estimates as multinational pharmaceutical firms ramp up investment and partnerships in China.
From phones to luxury bags, the recycling platform wants to take its ‘trash to treasure’ model global as second-hand demand accelerates.
In response to Zimbabwe’s export ban, two Chinese companies have promised to build a domestic lithium sulphate plant.
Carmaker bets on training AI in China’s dense urban roads to build a competitive advantage for expansion into Europe and Southeast Asia.
Most carmakers taking part in the exhibition have either debuted models designed for export markets or announced expansion plans.
Chinese EV makers are showcasing advanced in-house chips at Auto China, powering smarter vehicles and challenging global tech leaders.
10-day show in Beijing, the world’s largest, to feature 1,451 models and exhibition area of 380,000 square metres.
Intense competition, rapid tech advancement and falling costs allow the superior driving systems to be fitted into budget-price vehicles.
Hong Kong could see more mining IPOs as global demand for resources accelerates, though national security issues may slow deals: experts.
The Shanghai-based firm’s shares closed at HK$659.50, versus its offer price of HK$324.20 after it raised US$560 million from its IPO.
The Shanghai-listed firm is selling 58.55 million shares, pricing them at a 31.2 per cent discount to their last-traded mainland stock price.
Nvidia supplier aims to raise up to US$2.2 billion in Hong Kong as AI data centre demand makes boards ‘all the rage’.
Consolidation, scale and technology advantages enhance pricing power as firm’s domestic market share hits 18-month high.
Calls for tighter approvals highlight how excess capacity is undermining growth despite global demand tailwinds.
A trio of battery developers are advancing listing plans as high oil prices and geopolitical tensions boost interest in energy storage.
The three models, which will be launched over the next two weeks, use technology developed by Volkswagen’s Chinese partners.
Orders for Chinese NEVs are rising along with footfalls at EV dealerships both at home and overseas, according to Nomura analyst.
South Korea’s return to Russian naphtha – vital for semiconductor manufacturing – highlights Asia’s fragile supply chain amid Iran conflict.
A US$83 trillion global wealth transfer in next two to three decades is beginning to reshape China’s art market: UBS.
Wealthy Gulf visitors are extending their stays in Hong Kong as investors from the region look to hedge risk and tap Asian markets.
At Beijing’s urging, an industry largely built on discounting must hold the line on prices and convince buyers to pay for better technology.
