Leadrive IPO taps into China’s EV export boom
The Shanghai supplier of electric-drive systems kept growing this year even as China’s domestic EV market slowed, but half its revenue depends on a single automaker Key Takeaways: Leadrive’s revenue…
Ganfeng rediscovers profitability as volatile lithium prices test its mettle
Rebounding lithium prices returned the miner to the black this year, but falling spot prices and planned supply restarts are testing the durability of its rebound Key Takeaways: Ganfeng Lithium…
Xinyi Energy’s profit dives as China suffers from ‘solar hangover’
The solar farm operator said it expects to report its profit fell between 25% and 35% in the first half of this year Key Takeaways: Xinyi Energy said its profit…
Beijing light aircraft crash slows China’s eVTOL ambitions
The accident has put China’s low-altitude aviation dream under new scrutiny just as eVTOL pioneer EHang is struggling to turn flight certificates into passengers and sales Key Takeaways: A high-profile…
Avatr parks its NEV listing in Hong Kong, complete with losses and state ownership
Parent Chang’an Auto’s chairman has said his company will strongly support the NEV brand, whose sales plunged by more than half in the first five months of 2026 Key Takeways:…
Shifting identities: Shein’s acquisition and Canadian Solar’s return to North America
"There's no way that this acquisition could help them rebuild their image strongly enough that they could eventually do a listing in the U.S." Rene Vanguestaine Key Takeaways: Shein's unlikely…
Daqo goes ‘back to the future’ with AI power equipment gamble
The polysilicon maker will partner with the Kunshan government to build a 6 billion yuan base producing electrical equipment to power AI data centers Key Takeaways: Daqo and the Kunshan…