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Chassis Supply Chain's "iPhone Moment": China's Tier 1 Shift as LeeKr Emerges

Over the past decade, China's electric vehicle (EV) industry has evolved from a niche experiment into a leading force in the global automotive landscape. In the first ten months of 2025, China exported over 2 million EVs, nearly double the year-earlier figure. From European city streets to Southeast Asian highways and Latin American urban centers, Chinese EVs have emerged as one of the most prominent symbols of a new era of “Made in China.”

Unpacking China | Key Chinese Firms to Watch This Week （29/03/2026-04/04/2026）

Amid fast-paced changes that fill the business community with excitement, angst and trepidation, EqualOcean will publish a series of roundup articles to document the major events related to Chinese companies going global every week.

WeRide and Uber Launch Fully Driverless Robotaxi Commercial Operations in Dubai

On March 31, WeRide (文远知行), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, and international mobility giant Uber announced the official launch of fully driverless Robotaxi commercial operations in Dubai. This marks the deployment of the first batch of publicly operated, fully driverless Robotaxi fleets in the city, supporting Dubai’s strategic "Smart Self-Driving Transport Strategy" to automate 25% of all mobility journeys by 2030.

XPeng Launches G6 and G9 in Mexico, First Authorized Stores to Open April 6

Recently, XPeng Motors (小鹏汽车) officially introduced its global models, the G6 and G9, to the Mexican market. This move represents a critical step in deepening its Latin American presence and marks a new milestone in its globalization strategy.

Unpacking China | Key Chinese Firms to Watch This Week （22/03/2026-28/03/2026）

Amid fast-paced changes that fill the business community with excitement, angst and trepidation, EqualOcean will publish a series of roundup articles to document the major events related to Chinese companies going global every week.