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Amazon's Zoox Granted U.S. Approval for Self-Driving Cars

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on Wednesday that federal auto safety regulators have granted Amazon (AMZN.US) subsidiary Zoox an exemption from safety standards for its vehicles without traditional manual controls.

EqualOcean Weekly Hotspots Series (7/20-7/25)

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.

Chinese Electric Vehicles Soar in Popularity in Indonesia

According to data released by the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) on July 19, electric vehicle (EV) sales in Indonesia surged by 267% in the first half of this year, reaching 35,749 units. Chinese automotive brands accounted for 93% of the total sales, significantly contributing to the growth of Indonesia's automotive industry and its transition to electric mobility.

EqualOcean Weekly Hotspots Series (7/13-7/18)

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.

GAC holds signing ceremony in London, announces joint venture agreement with ALJ

On July 15, 2025, GAC held a signing ceremony in London, UK, announcing the signing of a joint venture agreement with Abdul Latif Jameel (ALJ), marking GAC's official entry into the UK market. ALJ will serve as GAC's partner and officially carry out the distribution business of GAC's new energy passenger vehicles in the UK. According to the plan, GAC's two global strategic models, AION V and AION UT, will be the first to enter the UK market.

Apollo Go to Integrate Thousands of Autonomous Vehicles into Uber's Global Network

On July 15, Apollo Go announced a strategic partnership with Uber, the world’s largest mobility service platform. This collaboration will deploy thousands of Robotaxis, marking the largest autonomous driving partnership globally.

Geely Announces 2025 Half-Year Sales; Overseas Sales Show Significant Growth

The global mobility technology group Geely recently released its sales data for the first half of 2025. The group’s total sales reached 1,931,698 units, a 30% increase compared to the same period last year. Of this, new energy vehicles (NEVs) accounted for over half, reaching 52%. Due to the accelerating pace of NEV sales, Geely has raised its full-year 2025 sales target from 2.71 million to 3 million units.

GAC Global Delivers 400 New Energy Vehicles to VEMO in Mexico

On July 14, Chinese automobile enterprise GAC Global officially announced that its Mexican subsidiary has successfully delivered 400 AION ES electric vehicles to VEMO, a leading new energy mobility company in Mexico. This batch of vehicles will be used to meet the growing demand for new energy vehicles in the Mexican market.

EqualOcean Weekly Hotspots Series (7/6-7/11)

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.

Anker and Romoss Recall Over One Mn Power Banks

Recently, the mass recall of power banks has garnered significant attention. Brands such as Romoss and Anker Innovations have recalled over one million products globally. Among them, Anker, with over 95% of its sales in overseas markets, recalled 1.16 million power banks in the United States, 416,789 in Japan, and initiated recalls in Southeast Asia as well.

EqualOcean Weekly Hotspots Series (6/29-7/4)

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.

Indonesian Expresses Willingness to Collaborate with China on Battery Ecosystem Project

On June 29, Indonesian President Prabowo stated that the Indonesian battery ecosystem project will make Indonesia the only country in Southeast Asia capable of achieving integrated production across the entire value chain of battery manufacturing, from upstream to downstream. He expressed willingness to work with Chinese partners to promote this milestone strategic project.

XPENG: Right-hand Drive Version of XPENG X9 to Begin Local Production in Jakarta in July

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer XPENG Motors has officially launched the XPENG X9 in Indonesia on June 26, with a starting price of IDR 990 million. Additionally, the right-hand drive version of the XPENG X9 will begin local production in Jakarta in July, marking the commencement of XPENG's first overseas localized manufacturing project in Indonesia.

EqualOcean Weekly Hotspots Series (6/22-6/27)

Overview: 1. Baidu's Autonomous Taxi Subsidiary, Apollo GO, Plans to Enter Southeast Asia 2. HelloRide, Ant Group, and CATL Invest CNY 3 Bn to Enter the Robotaxi Market 3. Global Robotaxi Race Accelerates as Robotaxi Players Push for Commercialization 4. Cainiao Establishes Cross-Border Logistics Network Between GCC Countries 5. 'Summer Davos 2025' was held in Tianjin from June 24 to 26

Global Robotaxi Race Accelerates as Robotaxi Players Push for Commercialization

On June 22 local time, Tesla launched a pilot Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, deploying 10 Model Y vehicles. Passengers are charged a fixed fee of USD 4.2. This marks a key step in validating Tesla’s vision-based, end-to-end autonomous driving model and signals a faster pace toward Robotaxi commercialization.

Baidu's Autonomous Taxi Subsidiary, Apollo GO, Plans to Enter Southeast Asia

According to market sources, Baidu's autonomous taxi subsidiary, Apollo GO, plans to enter the Southeast Asian market by the end of 2025. The company will primarily focus on the Singapore and Malaysia markets in the region. Foreign media reports indicate that Apollo GO is currently in talks with potential local partners to discuss the most suitable operating model for these two countries.

EqualOcean Weekly Hotspots Series (6/15-6/20)

Overview: 1.WeRide Signs Tripartite Agreement with Uber and Dubai's RTA 2.Cainiao Opens New Overseas Warehouse in Canada to Accelerate Global Supply Chain Expansion 3.Transsion Reportedly Establishes Mobility Division 4.China's Hot Pot Brand, BANU, Plans to List on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange 5.Foshan Haitian Flavouring and Food Co Ltd Lists on HKEX

Transsion Reportedly Establishes Mobility Division

On June 16, Chinese consumer electronics company Transsion (SH: 688036) has officially established a Mobility Division to explore the two-wheeled electric vehicle business and related sectors. The company plans to rapidly expand its market presence in Africa and other developing countries.

WeRide Signs Tripartite Agreement with Uber and Dubai's RTA

On June 15, 2025, Chinese autonomous driving technology company WeRide signed a cooperation agreement with the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Uber Technologies, Inc., the world’s largest mobility and delivery tech company. The three parties will collaborate to deploy commercial Robotaxi services in Dubai.

EqualOcean Weekly Hotspots Series (6/8-6/13)

1.Roborock Announces Planned Hong Kong Listing; Overseas Sales Surpass Domestic Market|2.BYD: Global Expansion and Premiumization Are Key Strategies|3.Alibaba.com: Christmas Orders Surge 3 Months Ahead of Schedule |4.CHANGAN Automobile Plans 20 Overseas Plants Globally, Expanding into Over 100 Countries|5.Insta360 Debuts on the STAR Market with a 285% Surge, Market Value Exceeds CNY 70 Bn|6.CHERY to Become China’s First Automaker to Export Over 5 Mn Vehicles