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China’s micro EVs are filling European streets – but for how long?

Budget-friendly electric vehicles, once popular in China’s rural towns, are gaining traction in European cities—especially among younger drivers.

China’s AI moment? DeepSeek rally lifts stock markets, but doubts persist

Some see the market surge as China’s “Sputnik moment,” while others caution against over-exuberance.

As Europe trades down, can Chinese smart hardware win over consumers?

With budgets tightening, Chinese smart hardware brands see an opening in Europe - but winning over consumers may take more than just low prices.

Driver’s diary: how Tesla Model 3 and Xiaomi SU7 compare on the Chinese road

A business owner shares what it’s like to drive both a Tesla Model 3 and a Xiaomi SU7 in southern China.

Mercedes-Benz tightens its belt as China sales slump

Mercedes-Benz revamps its China operations with factory adjustments and dealership optimizations.

DeepSeek hit 33.7 million users in January – but is a crackdown imminent?

The Hangzhou-based AI startup has overtaken ByteDance’s Doubao and is closing in on ChatGPT, but scrutiny is mounting.