Yang Jian

GM's profit in China profit underscore the effectiveness of restructuring, which included plant closures and a shift to electrified vehicles, even as international brands lose market share to domestic Chinese automakers.

Stellantis promoted Xin Tianshu, its China COO, head of its operations in China and Asia Pacific as Stellantis plans to tap electric-vehicle development capability of two Chinese partners to bolster its global businesses.

General Motors signed a deal with SAIC Motor Corp. Aug. 5 to extend the contract for SAIC-GM by 20 years to 2047 after completing revamp of the passenger-vehicle partnership with the major Chinese automaker.

An Conghui's pivot to overseas comes as Chinese automakers look overseas for growth due to intense competition in the home market.

China's passenger vehicle sales plunged 25 percent in July as economic uncertainty, high fuel prices and a new EV tax undercut demand. The market is heading for an unprecedented double-digit annual decline.

China's airlines are pouring money into meals after years of cost-cutting. Starbucks coffee, city-themed dishes and Michelin menus are showing up in the cabin.

Shanghai's airports now run 25 domestic air express routes, with priority check-in and baggage handling, including one of China's busiest corridors, to Beijing.

Jeep returns to China production next year with two electrified models. Stellantis partners with Dongfeng Motor Group on new $1.2 billion joint venture to develop and export vehicles globally for first time from Chinese factories.

Typhoon Saudel will bring stronger winds to Shanghai from Thursday, with landfall expected on Friday in Zhejiang, further north than earlier forecast.

China initiated a major recall program targeting door handle designs in electric vehicles. Tesla alone must recall 2.98 million vehicles. Eight Chinese automakers are also affected, pushing total recalls past 4 million.