China's auto giants leave global rivals scrambling as it undergoes one of the most dramatic transformations in its history as Chinese manufacturers surge ahead in electric vehicles, battery technology and automotive software, leaving long-established Western and Japanese brands struggling to remain competitive.
At Auto China 2026, the world's biggest automotive exhibition, the scale of China's progress was impossible to ignore. Vast production facilities in Beijing and Hefei showcased highly automated assembly lines, ultra-fast innovation cycles and advanced software systems that many traditional manufacturers are finding difficult to match.
