Linda Lew discusses BYD's earnings and growth plans, Sarah Zheng talks about Alibaba canceling its IPO, and Shujin Chen breaks down Chinese bank performance post-real estate crisis.
BYD expands globally to improve profits through higher pricing in international markets.
Alibaba's cancellation of Cainiao IPO reflects market challenges and shifts towards core businesses with competition and regulatory uncertainties.
Deep dives
BYD's Financial Performance and EV Market Competition
BYD reported annual profit slightly below analyst estimates, impacted by intense price war and seasonal factors. Despite selling over 3 million electric and hybrid vehicles, they faced challenges in maintaining profits due to price cuts. The company's expansion into international markets like Europe aims to improve margins by commanding higher pricing.
Global Trade Tensions and EV Market Dynamics
The tension between China's export of EVs to Europe impacting local manufacturers reveals complex global trade dynamics. China's overcapacity leads to increased exports, causing concerns among European automakers as lower-priced Chinese EVs flood the market. The EU-China trade relations face uncertainties, awaiting the outcome of anti-subsidy investigations.
Alibaba’s Business Strategies and Market Challenges
Alibaba's decision to cancel the IPO of its logistics arm, Cainiao, reflects market challenges and strategic shifts towards core businesses. Amid restructuring efforts, including spin-off plans, Alibaba faces competition in the e-commerce sector from local and international rivals. Margin pressures, diminishing IPO prospects, and regulatory impacts raise uncertainties about Alibaba's future growth strategies.
Linda Lew, Bloomberg China Cars Reporter, sits down with us in Hong Kong top discuss BYD's earnings, and its path to growth throughout the APAC region.
Sarah Zheng, Bloomberg China Technology Reporter, joins us to talk Alibaba's decision to cancel its IPO of Cainiao.
Shujin Chen, Head of China Financial & Property Research at Jefferies joins us to break down how major Chinese banks are fairing in the wake of a real estate crisis.