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Li Auto targets BMW and Mercedes with premium SUVs in Middle East, Asia-Pacific
Beijing-based EV maker expects overseas deliveries to account for 30 per cent of its total by 2030, president Ma Donghui says.
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Tianqi Lithium favours China’s salt lakes over Africa amid resource nationalism
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese EV makers target global expansion at Auto China amid energy shock
24 Apr 2026 - 8:57PM
China-EU relations
‘It’s a tightrope’: why Europe’s wind industry faces a growing China dilemma
A debate is swirling in Europe over what role China should play in its wind power push, as the continent confronts the Middle East energy crisis.
24 Apr 2026 - 6:43PM
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez gives a speech at the WindEurope 2026 expo in Madrid on April 21. Photo: Getty Images
China energy security
China’s vast nuclear power sector now able to build 50 reactors at a time
China has more reactors under construction than the rest of the world combined, as it aims to become a global leader in nuclear power.
21 Apr 2026 - 3:17PM
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China energy security
Turning point? Clean energy met 100% of world’s new power needs in 2025: report
World has ‘firmly entered’ the clean growth era, with renewables overtaking coal as a power source for the first time last year, report finds.
21 Apr 2026 - 7:01AM
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Business of climate change
Asia-Pacific firms face credit pressure from Iran war energy shock, S&P says
Higher energy prices ratchet up pressure on manufacturing businesses to maintain their profit margins amid rising raw material costs.
17 Apr 2026 - 7:00AM
A fuel tanker truck leaves a gas station in Beijing, March 28, 2026. Photo: AP
Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s lithium giant Ganfeng sees profit jump as EV, ESS battery demand soars
The world’s top lithium producer forecasts a strong turnaround as global decarbonisation and AI-driven energy storage fuel demand.
16 Apr 2026 - 10:40PM
Commodities
Geopolitics to drive Hong Kong mining fundraising amid ‘supercycle’, experts say
Hong Kong could see more mining IPOs as global demand for resources accelerates, though national security issues may slow deals: experts.
16 Apr 2026 - 7:00PM
IPO
Sigenergy jumps 103% in Hong Kong debut on rising energy storage demand
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.
16 Apr 2026 - 9:09PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
How China’s EV battery king CATL powers up profits while EV makers struggle
Consolidation, scale and technology advantages enhance pricing power as firm’s domestic market share hits 18-month high.
13 Apr 2026 - 1:17PM
The world’s bestselling power battery maker for nine years in a row, CATL in March reported a net profit of 72.2 billion yuan. Photo: Handout
Energy
China’s energy bosses push for tighter rules as overcapacity bites
Calls for tighter approvals highlight how excess capacity is undermining growth despite global demand tailwinds.
12 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Hyundai spearheads foreign EV comeback push in China with Ioniq brand
South Korean carmaker bets on local partnerships and technology as global brands prepare fresh push into China’s fast-moving EV market.
12 Apr 2026 - 1:20PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Solid-state battery firms in China and US charged up for IPO run
A trio of battery developers are advancing listing plans as high oil prices and geopolitical tensions boost interest in energy storage.
10 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
China amps up battery buildout to ‘10 times US 2025 capacity’
China’s battery expansion plans highlight a widening gap with the US, as renewable energy demand fuels rapid growth in storage systems.
9 Apr 2026 - 10:54PM
An employee works on the production line at FoxESS, a global leader in the development of inverter and energy storage solutions. Photo: Getty Images
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Green hydrogen drive may help China reach carbon-neutral goal
Renewable power and government support may slash the costs of green hydrogen production and convince potential users to adopt the fuel.
7 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Tesla outraces China’s BYD in pure electric car sales to regain world’s top spot
Shrinking subsidies, new taxes sap China’s EV demand, giving Tesla an edge in global deliveries for first time since fourth quarter of 2024.
3 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM
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China energy security
Australia and Japan face jet fuel supply crunch as China cuts exports
Both Australia and Japan are heavily reliant on Chinese jet fuel, but shipments have plunged in recent weeks amid the Iran war.
1 Apr 2026 - 3:22PM
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Qantas is already raising airfares as Australia faces a jet fuel supply crunch amid the US-Israel war on Iran. Photo: AFP
Business of climate change
Ganfeng Lithium sees surge in battery demand amid China-US energy rivalry
Executives project an ‘explosive growth’ in energy storage, with Chinese firms extending their lead amid AI and data centre demand.
1 Apr 2026 - 3:00PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Middle East oil shock jolts EV demand, putting Chinese exports in fast lane
Orders for Chinese NEVs are rising along with footfalls at EV dealerships both at home and overseas, according to Nomura analyst.
1 Apr 2026 - 7:30AM
Banking & finance
Hong Kong tycoon-backed start-up raises US$300 million to scale battery push
The California-based firm will use new funding to scale manufacturing and expand globally, with Hong Kong anchoring its regional push.
31 Mar 2026 - 3:39PM
Mainland China
How China’s EV makers think they can outrun disastrous price wars
At Beijing’s urging, an industry largely built on discounting must hold the line on prices and convince buyers to pay for better technology.
28 Mar 2026 - 10:03AM
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Middle East
Drivers in China rush to fill up before biggest petrol price hike this year
Beijing will raise refined oil prices for the fifth time this year at midnight but puts in place a temporary control to reduce the impact.
23 Mar 2026 - 7:33PM
China stock market
Chinese stocks shake laggard image amid oil shock as green transition pays off
China’s push into renewables helps shield its markets from the latest oil turmoil, with analysts pointing to limited downside risks.
20 Mar 2026 - 4:15PM
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Singapore-headquartered GLP eyes 50% rent surge as China demand fuels growth
Firm will ride Beijing’s push for domestic demand by expanding logistics, data centres and renewable energy capacity, GLP China CEO says.
19 Mar 2026 - 5:00PM
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