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Shanghai has unveiled its second plan for FTZ-linked innovation zones on October 15, expanding free trade coverage across 13 new districts and zones. The reforms aim to attract global investment by easing RMB lending, allowing full foreign ownership in private hospitals, extending visa terms for skilled professionals, and streamlining cross-border data transfers.

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Haier is reportedly weighing a Hong Kong IPO for its IoT unit, Cosmoplat, that could raise about USD 500 million, according to people familiar with the matter. The company is working with CICC and HSBC on the potential listing, which could take place in 2026.

<a href="/company/catl">CATL</a> reported a 41% jump in Q3 profit to RMB 18.5 billion, in line with analyst estimates. The Chinese battery maker maintained a 36.8% share of global EV battery capacity, according to SNE Research. The company is expanding in Europe with new production in Hungary amid slowing <a href="/industry/ev">EV</a> demand and rising geopolitical risks.

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<a href="/company/byd">BYD’s</a> Fangchengbao brand has launched a long-range edition of its Bao 5 SUV, introducing four models with an electric range of 210 kilometers and prices between RMB 269,800–329,800. The new lineup features the DMO+ platform, Huawei's Qiankun ADS 4 driver assistance system, and BYD’s DiSus-P suspension for enhanced comfort and control.

China’s generative <a href="/industry/ai">AI</a> user base more than doubled to 515 million in H1 2025, reaching an adoption rate of 36.5%, according to a report by the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC). More than 90% of respondents said they favored models developed by domestic firms including <a href="/company/deepseek">DeepSeek</a>, <a href="/company/alibaba">Alibaba</a>, and <a href="/company/bytedance">ByteDance</a>.

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Beijing-based Yunji Technology listed on October 18 on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at an offer price of HKD 95.6. The stock surged on debut and extended its rally, closing at HKD 127.2 as of October 21. The robotics firm plans to expand globally and strengthen its supply chain through a partnership with Luxshare Precision.

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