Express News | BYD is developing humanoid robots, but reports claiming the project's codename is 'Yao Shun Yu' or that it plans to deploy 20,000 units for internal use this year are false.
Cui Dongshu: Chinese automakers significantly increased their overseas market share in January–April, with new energy vehicles holding a dominant position in certain regions.
Chinese new energy vehicles have demonstrated exceptional global performance, capturing a 61% global market share from January to April 2026. This includes a 17% share in Europe, 79% in the Southern Hemisphere, and approximately 46% in Southeast Asia and West Asia, with certain regions already holding a dominant position.
GGII: Global EV battery installations reached 326.1 GWh in January–April, up 15% year-on-year.
Global EV battery installations reached 326.1 GWh in January–April 2026, an increase of 15% year-over-year. By region, global EV battery installations exhibited a three-polar divergence characterized by 'strong growth in Europe, steady performance in China, and relatively weak demand in North America.'
Express News | The battery sector continued its pullback, yet E Fund Battery ETF (159175) saw net inflows of approximately RMB 2.2 million yesterday against the market trend.
ETF Daily Report (June 5) | Korean Stocks Plunge on 'Black Friday,' Dragging Down Related ETFs; Robotics Sector Rises Against the Trend Amid Multi-Industry Catalysts
The Hong Kong stock market declined for three consecutive days, with the Hang Seng Index falling below the 25,000-point mark today. South Korea's stock market suffered a 'Black Friday,' leading to a sharp drop in related ETFs; meanwhile, bolstered by multiple recent industry catalysts, the robotics sector rose against the broader market trend.
Chinese automobiles have entered the top three in South Korea's imported car market for the first time, with BYD alone surpassing the combined sales of all Japanese brands.
Recently, several major South Korean media outlets reported on the latest performance of Chinese automotive brands in South Korea's imported vehicle market. According to April import vehicle registration data released by the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association (KAIDA), Chinese brands surpassed Japanese brands in monthly registrations for the first time in the South Korean market, earning consumer favor through technological competitiveness and ranking among the top three countries by import vehicle sales volume in South Korea. Notably, Chinese automotive brands achieved this milestone solely through BYD, which registered 2,023 units—outpacing the combined total of 1,974 units from three major Japanese brands: Lexus (1,079 units), Toyota (829 units), and Honda (66 units).