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Pentagon Accuses Alibaba, Tencent, BYD of Ties to Chinese Military

The Pentagon added several major Chinese companies, including Alibaba (HKG:9988), Tencent (HKG:0700), BYD (HKG:1211, SHE:002594), CATL (SHE:300750, HKG:3750), Baidu (HKG:9888), and Nio (HKG:9866), to its list of "Chinese military companies," according to a notice published on MondayThe U.S. Department of Defense said the companies were designated under Section 1260H, which requires the agency to identify entities it deems linked to China's military or supporting military-civil fusion efforts.The updated list also includes Huawei Technologies, DJI, Semiconductor Manufacturing International (HKG:0981, SHA:688981), China Mobile (HKG:0941, SHA:600941), China Telecom (HKG:0728), and China Unicom (HKG:0762), among others.Also included on the list was WuXi AppTec (HKG:2359, SHA:603259), one of China's largest pharmaceutical research and manufacturing services providers.The companies were included in a previous version of the list that was briefly posted in February before being withdrawn minutes later without explanation, Bloomberg News reported separately.WuXi AppTec said separately in a statement that its inclusion on the list was "clearly a mistake" and that it would take immediate steps to challenge the designation.The company said it does not meet the statutory criteria for a "Chinese military company" and is not owned, controlled by, or affiliated with any Chinese military or government entity.While the designation carries limited immediate legal consequences, the Pentagon has increasingly used the list to restrict companies' access to U.S. military contracts and research funding, Bloomberg said.A 1260H designation is also reportedly viewed as a warning to U.S. investors and can precede tougher trade or regulatory restrictions.

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Market Chatter: BYD, JD.com-Backed PaXini Technology Mulls Hong Kong IPO

PaXini Technology, a Chinese developer of dexterous robotic hands and humanoid robots, is weighing an initial public offering in Hong Kong, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.The BYD (HKG:1211, SHE:002594)- and JD.com (HKG:9618)-backed company is working with advisers and could submit a listing application in the coming months, according to the report.Key details, including the size and timing of the offering, are still under discussion and have yet to be finalized, Bloomberg said.PaXini raised more than 1 billion yuan in a March funding round, valuing the company at more than 10 billion yuan, the report added.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Market Chatter: Tokyo Increases EV Purchase Support to Encourage Adoption

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has raised purchase subsidies for electric vehicles by up to 300,000 yen to as much as 1.3 million yen, Nikkei Asia reported Wednesday.Both individuals and businesses are eligible for the subsidies, which are capped at 1.3 million yen for EVs and 1.15 million yen for hybrids, with no restriction on the number of vehicles purchased, the news daily said.Under the new system, the base subsidy will double to 200,000 yen, while extra incentives stay the same: 100,000 yen for vehicle-to-home power, 100,000 yen for charging equipment installation, and up to 300,000 yen for using renewable energy or solar power, the report said.The final subsidy also includes a manufacturer-based component of up to 400,000 yen, with Toyota (TYO:7203), Nissan(TYO:7201), and Honda ( TYO:7267), receiving the maximum, while BYD (HKG:1211) gets 100,000 yen and Daihatsu receives nothing, the publication said.Several factors, including sales performance, lineup size, and green transformation efforts, determine how much each automaker qualifies for, it added.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Market Chatter: SAIC, BYD Look to Roll Out All-Solid-State-Battery-Operated EVs in 2027

Chinese car manufacturers SAIC Motor (SHA:600104) and BYD (HKG:1211, SHE:002594) are looking to launch electric vehicles with all-solid-state batteries or ASSBs in 2027, Nikkei Asia reported Tuesday.SAIC and battery startup company Qingtao (Kunshan) Energy Development Group set up a prototype EV equipped with an ASSB, aimed for release in 2027 after testing, accoding to the report.ASSBs use solid materials in place of liquid electrolytes stored in conventional batteries, according to the news outlet.SAIC's MG has rolled out models with semi-solid batteries that have reduced liquid electrolytes to 5%, Nikkei said.BYD has started work on ASSBs as early as 2013 and looks to reach large-scale production in 2030, according to the report.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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BYD's NEV Sales, Output Rise in May

BYD's (HKG:1211, SHE:002594) sales of new energy vehicles rose to 383,453 units in May from 382,476 units in the year-ago period, according to a Monday filing with the Hong Kong bourse.The Chinese automaker's production jumped to 380,549 units from 349,824 units in the prior year.For the five months ended May 31, sales and output slipped 20% and 21% year over year to 1.4 million vehicles each.

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Asia

Chinese EV Sales Fall 6% in April, Jefferies Says

Chinese electric vehicle sales fell 6% year over year in April, contributing to weaker growth worldwide, Jefferies said in a note Wednesday.Plug-in hybrid EV sales plunged 24% year over year, while that of battery-operated EVs jumped 4% year over year.In the battery EV segment, Li Auto's (HKG:2015) market share increased 4.1% while that of Zhejiang Leapmotor (HKG:9863) jumped 2.9%.BYD's (HKG:1211, SHE:002594) market share fell 4.5% while that of Geely (HKG:0175) slid 3.9% year over year.Electric vehicle penetration surged 830 basis points year over year to 61%.EV sales across Europe, the U.S., and China slipped 0.5% year over year. Market share rose 2.5 percentage points to 33.1%, impacted by a 19% slide in Chinese market share.

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China to Lead Drop in Light Vehicle Demand for 2026, S&P Says

S&P Global Ratings sees light vehicle demand declining this year, with China and the US observing the largest drops, according to a recent release.Waning consumer interest and reduced policy incentives will drive the decline in demand, S&P said.Chinese light vehicle sales dropped 20% year on year in the first four months of 2026, although S&P expects a modest recovery in the second half due to better seasonality and availability of new models, the rating agency said.Meanwhile, domestic wholesale volume for Chinese mass-market producers like BYD (HKG:1211, SHE:002594) and Chery Automobile dropped between 40% and 50%, the rating agency said.S&P expects rated manufacturers to leverage scale advantages to sustain stable sales volumes.However, rising cost inflation amid higher commodity prices due to the Middle East war could squeeze profit margins across the sector, S&P said.Chinese carmakers have quickened the pace of overseas expansion to offset intense domestic competition, leading to a 50% jump in passenger vehicle exports during the first quarter, the rating agency said.Chinese producers will also continue to increase prices or scale back incentives on some models amid these pressures, according to the rating agency.

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Asia

Market Chatter: BYD Launches Upgraded Flagship Denza SUV

BYD (HKG:1211, SHE:002594) introduced an upgraded version of its flagship Denza SUV at a 5% higher initial price at an event in Guangzhou, China, Reuters reported Monday.Li Hui, general manager of Denza, said the new version of the Denza N9 ​plug-in hybrid SUV has over 100 upgrades, including an extended battery range and a fast-charging capability, according to the news outlet.The new model's starting price was set at 409,800 yuan, higher than its predecessor's base price of 389,900 yuan, the report said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Market Chatter: BYD Holds Talks with Stellantis, Others for Underused Europe Factories

Executive Vice President Stella Li said BYD (HKG:1211, SHE:002594) is in talks with Stellantis and other European car manufacturers to take over underused plants in the region, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday.Li made the remarks after Stellantis revealed a plan to work more closely with Zhejiang Leapmotor (HKG:9863), the report added.In response to a request for comment from, Stellantis said the discussions form part of "its normal course of business" as it holds talks with "a range of industry players around the world on various topics." It, however, noted that it does not comment on speculations.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Asia

BYD's Sales, Output Decline in April

BYD's (HKG:1211, SHE:002594) sales declined to 321,123 units in April from 380,089 units in the year-ago period, according to a Sunday filing with the Hong Kong bourse.The Chinese automaker's Hong Kong shares gained over 1% in late morning trade Monday.Production slipped to 322,298 units from 385,064 units in the prior year.For the four months ended April 30, sales and output slipped 26% and 29% year over year to 1.02 million vehicles and 1.03 million units, respectively.

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Asia

BYD's Q1 Profit Slips 55%

BYD (HKG:1211, SHE:002594) recorded a 55% decline in attributable profit in the first quarter of 2026 to 4.08 billion yuan from 9.15 billion yuan a year prior, according to a Tuesday Hong Kong bourse filing.Earnings per share slipped to 0.448 yuan from 1.0391 yuan in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.The Chinese carmaker's operating revenue slid 12% to 150.2 billion yuan from 170.4 billion yuan in the year-ago period.

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Asia

Market Chatter: BYD Focuses on Fast Charging in Bid to Win Customers

BYD (HKG:1211, SHE:002594) is equipping more of its cars with super-fast charging to win over consumers who have traditionally shied away from electric vehicles due to concerns over range and long charging times, Reuters reported Friday.The Chinese carmaker's executive vice president Stella Li reportedly told ​Reuters that so-called flash charging would solve the "last barrier for EV adoption.""This means we now can compete with the gas market," Li reportedly said.The car maker also plans to build about 20,000 flash-charging stations in China and 6,000 overseas within the span of a year, the report said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Asia

Market Chatter: GWM to Launch 10 New Models in European Market Resurgence

Great Wall Motor (SHA:601633, HKG:2333) or GWM plans to return to the European market with the introduction of 10 new models over the next two years, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing GWM International President ​Parker Shi during an interview.Shi told reporters at the company's Baoding technology center said they don't want to be a loser in any market, introducing various vehicle models in 13 European markets in the next 12 months, the report said.The automaker will begin its fresh European run with the launch of Ora 5, which will be available as an electric vehicle, in the first half of the year, according to the report.Competition is becoming tighter as GWN's sales in 2025 dropped to nearly 30%, while Chinese counterparts such as Chery Automobile (HKG:9973) and BYD (HKG:1211, SHE:002594) are looking at expanding their market in Europe, the media outlet said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Market Chatter: BYD Applies to Join European Car Lobby

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD (SHE:002594, HKG:1211) has applied to join Europe's car lobby, Bloomberg reported Friday.BYD's inclusion in the European Automobile Manufacturers Association would mark the first time a Chinese carmaker joins the group, the report said.A spokesperson for the lobby confirmed the car maker applied to join the lobby but added that a decision was yet to be made.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Market Chatter: Chinese EV Manufacturers Seen to Benefit from Iran War

German buyers are keen to purchase Chinese electric car brands due to rising fuel prices, Reuters reproted Thursday, citing online marketplace Carwow.Purchase queries for BYD (HKG:1211, SHE:002594) saw the fastest surge at 135% during the first quarter, the report said.Potential buyers showed most interest in BYD's electric-powered SUVs and the cheap Dolphin hatchback, the report said.Aside from BYD, other Chinese car manufacturers such as SAIC Motor's (SHA:600104) MG are seen to benefit the most from higher pump prices due to the Iran war, according to Reuters, citing the platform.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Market Chatter: BYD Focuses on 'Price Parity' in South Africa as Competition Heats Up

Electric vehicle maker BYD (SHE:002594, HKG:1211) is focusing on "price parity" with combustion models instead of promotions in South Africa amid intensifying competition, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing local managing director Steve Chang.While rivals slash prices to grab market share, BYD focuses on "price parity" with petrol models and heavy spending on market education, Chang reportedly said.BYD sold 589 units in March, just behind Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis and beating legacy brands like Volvo, the news agency wrote.Shares of the carmaker closed 6% higher on the Hong Kong bourse and 2% higher on the Shenzhen bourse.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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BYD's Hungary Plant Hit by Labor Violation Claims in Report

A worker-rights group said it found labor violations at BYD's (HKG:1211, SHE:002594) new plant in Hungary, where the company plans to start mass production this quarter.China Labor Watch said its investigation identified debt-linked recruitment, excessive working hours, and opaque employment arrangements affecting some Chinese migrant workers hired through subcontractors and intermediaries, according to a Tuesday report.The group said the practices may breach local labor rules and align with forced labor indicators defined by the International Labour Organization.BYD is building a major electric-vehicle manufacturing facility in Hungary as part of its expansion into Europe.The electric vehicle maker is yet to respond to' request for comment at press time.

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Market Chatter: Brazil Sacks Labor Official for Adding BYD to List of Abusive Employers

The Brazilian government fired its secretary of labor inspection for adding BYD (HKG:1211, SHE:002594) to a list of employers accused of unjustly treating workers, Reuters reported Monday, citing two people close to the matter.The secretary, Luiz Felipe Brandao de Mello, allegedly defied an order from Labor Minister Luiz Marinho to not include BYD on its worker abuse "dirty list," a registry of employers allegedly subjecting employees to slave-like conditions, the report said.Brandao de Mello's dismissal is seen as a development in the crisis between President Luiz Inacio Lula ⁠da Silva's administration and labor abuse inspectors, the report said.Marinho had been alleged to interfere with the labor inspectors' work to exclude big companies from their list, the report said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Chinese NEV Exports Surge 140% in March, Car Association Says

Chinese exports of new energy vehicles surged 140% year over year to 349,000 units, the China Passenger Car Association said Thursday.BYD (HKG:1211, SHE:002594) led the pack with 116,882 units, while Geely (HKG:0175) exported 52,186 units and Chery Automobile (HKG:9973) exported 40,837 units to complete the top three exporters for the month.The surge could be attributable to energy shocks due to the war in Iran, Bloomberg reported separately.

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