TikTok in limbo, and Xiaomi’s EV crisis

Two prominent Chinese tech giants, TikTok and Xiaomi, currently face separate but equally critical crises, each testing their resilience overseas and at home. While TikTok battles regulatory uncertainty in the U.S. amid national security concerns, Xiaomi is confronting repercussions of a tragic accident involving its electric vehicles and autonomous driving technology.

BRIEF: Nio to raise $514 million in share placement

Electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio Inc. (9866.HK, NIO.US) announced on Friday it will place nearly 137 million shares for HK$29.46 apiece, representing a 9.49% discount to its Thursday's closing price,…
Chances to take a leap in future performance? Leapmotor recorded profits in the quarterly results for the first time

Leapmotor jumps to first-ever quarterly profit

Investors have grown bullish on the NEV maker after it delivered more than 40,000 vehicles last December Key Takeaways: Leapmotor reported its first ever quarterly profit in last year’s fourth…
CATL has filed for a secondary listing in Hong Kong

CATL to recharge its offshore output with new shares

The world’s leading maker of electric car batteries has filed for a secondary listing in Hong Kong, aiming to boost its production capacity outside China Key Takeaways: The company said…