The total orders of mushroom car Union, an automatic driving company, exceeded 1 billion in 2021

Beyond Capital: Why Europe Needs Industrial Partners, Not Just Investors

Europe’s reindustrialization is creating new opportunities for Chinese companies. However, the winners will not necessarily be those seeking quick acquisitions or rapid market access. The real opportunities belong to companies capable of embedding themselves into Europe’s industrial ecosystem and supporting the long-term transformation of local industries.

Pony.ai’s Robotaxi Revenue Rises 691% as Overseas Deployment Pipeline Tops 4,000 Vehicles

Pony.ai reported a sharp acceleration in Robotaxi revenue in the second quarter of 2026, while outlining planned and potential overseas deployments exceeding 4,000 vehicles—signalling the company’s push to turn its China operating experience into a broader international business.

ByteDance’s Proposed US$20 Billion Offshore Loan Draws More Than US$30 Billion of Demand

ByteDance (字节跳动) has drawn more than US$30 billion of demand for a proposed syndicated loan that could become its largest offshore borrowing, Bloomberg reported on Aug. 19, underscoring lenders’ appetite to finance the TikTok owner’s expanding artificial-intelligence infrastructure plans.

Geely Raises 2026 Export Goal to 920,000 Units as It Expands Hybrid and Local Production Push

Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. (Geely Auto; 吉利汽车) has lifted its 2026 export target from 640,000 to 920,000 vehicles after reporting record first-half overseas sales, setting its sights on annual overseas volume of 1 million units as it broadens hybrid offerings and accelerates local production partnerships.

Xintai Intelligent Raises USD 120 Million from Tencent

Tianjing-based vehicle onboard equipment and intelligent connected vehicle service provider Xintai Intelligent has announced Friday the closure of the company’s Series A round of funding led by Tencent.