Market & Industry
Didi raises over 4 billion dollars in latest financing round
Didi raises over 4 billion dollars in latest financing round

Didi Chuxing, Chinese ride-sharing giant, announced that the company raised more than 4 billion dollars in the latest round of financing. The company plans to further increase its investment in transportation artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

Dec. 21 , 2017
Baidu signs strategic agreement with Xiong’an New Area
Baidu signs strategic agreement with Xiong’an New Area

On December 20, the board of Baidu Apollo was officially established. On the very same day, the first board meeting was held in Xiong’an New Area, a state-level new area in the Baoding area of Hebei province.

Dec. 21 , 2017
BMW Group names Jochen Goller head of China
BMW Group names Jochen Goller head of China

On December 20, BMW announced that Jochen Goller will take over as President and CEO of BMW Group Region China from Olaf Kastner, effective March 1, 2018. In a short period after his departure, Kastner will continue to support business in China.

Dec. 20 , 2017
SAIC Thailand new factory starts production
SAIC Thailand new factory starts production

Recently, SAIC’s new factory in Chon Buri, Thailand was officially put into operation. SAIC invested a total of 1 billion dollars and its annual capacity can be up to 100,000 units.

Dec. 20 , 2017
GAC Honda to acquire 100% stake of Honda Automobile China
GAC Honda to acquire 100% stake of Honda Automobile China

GAC announced to transfer its 25% stake in Honda Automobile (China) through the open market. Besides, the board of the group also approved GAC Honda’s plan to acquire 100% stake of Honda Automobile (China).

Dec. 20 , 2017
Haval H6 November sales slump by 23 percent
Haval H6 November sales slump by 23 percent

In November, the SUV sales in China totaled 1,108,182 units, jumping 7.6 percent year on year and accounting for 43.4 percent of the total PV sales volume. China self-owned brand has an outstanding performance by November SUV sales.

Dec. 20 , 2017