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Policy

Huawei Maextro V800 Brake Pedal Snaps Three Times: An 'Upgrade', Not a Recall, and Countless Vanished Videos and Comments

Dongchedi broke the brake pedal bracket on three new Maextro V800 luxury MPVs. Huawei and JAC called it an extreme test, offered a 'free upgrade' instead of a recall, and within a day the footage was gone.

Market

China's Passenger-Car Market Contracts as Domestic Brands Gain Share

Retail sales fell 23.6% in August, yet Chinese brands still gained share at home. Exports, not domestic demand, kept their factory volumes growing.

Opinion

China's Tech Rise: Imitator, Accelerator, or the New Standard?

A closer look at why China’s industrial rise is not simply copying, but redesigning the rules of competitive manufacturing and strategic innovation.

Policy

Reaping a Lawsuit: A Farmer, a Tech Giant, and a Trademark Battle Over Millet

In late 2025, a Chinese farmer's viral video selling millet by imitating Xiaomi's CEO sparked a fierce debate on corporate power, trademark law, and the chilling effect on grassroots commerce.

Market

BYD's Sales Slump Deepens in Early 2026

After a six-month slide, BYD's NEV sales continued to fall sharply year-over-year in January and February 2026, signaling a challenging start for the EV giant amid intensifying competition.

Policy

The Cost of Silence: Maextro S800 and the Legal Risks of Chinese EV Expansion

How the surge in defamation lawsuits from Chinese EV giants like Xiaomi and Maextro is creating a trust deficit in Western markets.

Opinion

The Efficiency Trap: Why Iteration is Not Innovation in the EV Race

The global electric vehicle frenzy is often mislabeled as a revolution of innovation. A closer look reveals a market split between architects of new paradigms and masters of supply-chain refinement.

Market

Beyond the Noise: Auditing the Sales Race Between Tesla and Xiaomi

Audited data clarifies the competitive landscape between Xiaomi and Tesla in China, dispelling social media rumors with actual delivery performance.

Policy

Russia: The ICE Export Dividend and the Scrapping Tax Impact

How the 2025 Russia car scrapping tax is reshaping Chinese ICE vehicle export profitability and market margins.

Market

[Data] BYD's Global Pivot: Analyzing the 2025 Export vs. Domestic Sales Distribution

A deep dive into BYD's strategic transition as overseas shipments hit record highs, challenging the traditional domestic-heavy revenue model.

Policy

The 'Double Standard' Barrier: Asymmetric Narrative Control and EV Safety in China

How domestic EV giants leverage administrative support and diversified legal strategies to manage safety crises, while Tesla operates in a starkly different media environment.

Market

The Efficiency King: Why Tesla Model Y Remains the BEV Sales Champion in 2025

Despite a surge in diversified product portfolios from Chinese competitors, Tesla's single-model dominance persists. We analyze the 2025 delivery data.

Brands

Xiaomi SU7 vs. Tesla Model 3: How China's New EV Titans Are Surrounding the Benchmark

An independent evaluation of China's latest automotive landscape, comparing the Xiaomi SU7 Max, Nio ET5, and Zeekr 007 against the 2024 Tesla Model 3.