Ding Yi
Stories by Ding Yi
How BYD made smart cars more affordable in China
BYD has a lot of control over its supply chain due to a high degree of vertical integration.
China’s EV export boom hits a roadblock amid European tariffs
Chinese EV-makers are eyeing markets like Thailand and Mexico.
China’s conventional carmakers see red as EVs zoom past
Since 2009, China has implemented a range of policies to boost NEV consumption.
China’s AI startups should plan overseas expansion as ‘quickly as possible’
From January to August, AI apps amassed about 2.2 billion downloads globally.
TSMC suspends shipments of more AI chips to mainland China clients
The move could presage an escalation in the China-US tech war.
Tesla’s Chinese rival BYD hits accelerator on smart driving
BYD’s battery chops have been crucial to its rise as a world-leading NEV maker.
How EU’s new tariff hikes impact Chinese EVs made by BYD, SAIC and others
SAIC will be hit hardest, with the tax rate for its cars set to increase by 38.1% on top of the existing 10%.
China sets up $828m fund to push solid-state EV battery development
The fund is not that large but is seen as China’s eagerness to commercialise the technology as soon as possible.
Huawei benefits as Nvidia’s made-for-China AI chips underwhelm local tech firms
Yet, the switch to Huawei chips is fraught due to the task of migrating away from Nvidia’s well-regarded AI ecosystem.
China steps up focus on getting low-altitude economy off the ground
Chinese policymakers are looking to the skies for new ways to revive the nation’s economy.
