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In the Trough of Nickel Cycle: Value Regress Perceived in Lygend Resources (2245.HK)

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

In the Trough of Nickel Cycle: Value Regress Perceived in Lygend Resources (2245.HK)

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  • In the Trough of Nickel Cycle: Value Regress Perceived in Lygend Resources (2245.HK)
    Nickel prices remained at a low position in 2023, posing a serious challenge to the global industrial chain.
  • Nickel Asia Corporation, a nickel producer from the Philippines, reported a decrease of 53% YoY in net profits in fiscal year 2023.
  • The general downturn of the nickel industry in 2023 reflects the fact that the global oversupply of nickel has not changed in the past two years.
  • On the other, the nickel supply-demand situation has seen predictions for marginal improvement, and this will surely boost nickel price.

BYD Rolled Off Its 7 Millionth New Energy Vehicle

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Monday, March 25, 2024

On March 25th, BYD, the world's leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power batteries, became the world's first automaker to roll off its 7 millionth new energy vehicle, the DENZA N7, which was unveiled at its Jinan factory in China, symbolizing another groundbreaking accomplishment for the brand.

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  • On March 25th, BYD, the world's leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power batteries, became the world's first automaker to roll off its 7 millionth new energy vehicle, the DENZA N7, which was unveiled at its Jinan factory in China, symbolizing another groundbreaking accomplishment for the brand.
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    BYD rolled off its 7 millionth NEV (Photo: Business Wire)
    BYD reached the production of 1 millionth NEV in May 2021 and rapidly multiplied this figure threefold within 18 months, then surpassed 5 million units in merely 9 additional months.
  • In just 7 months from this mark, BYD accelerated to the 7 million milestone, showcasing a robust end-to-end supply chain and the effect of scale.
  • This year, BYD also becomes the official partner of UEFA European Football Championship 2024™, showcasing its new energy vehicles on the world stage.

CGTN: China deepens reform and opening up, appeals to global investors

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Friday, March 29, 2024

To transform its economy and achieve sustainable development, China now is deepening reforms.

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  • To transform its economy and achieve sustainable development, China now is deepening reforms.
  • Zhao stressed that peace is a prerequisite for Asia's development in the face of intertwined and complex global security threats.
  • During the 2022 Boao Forum, China proposed the Global Security Initiative, promoting the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security.
  • In 2021, China proposed the Global Development Initiative, which promotes globalization, multilateralism and free trade, aiming to build a just, equitable, open and inclusive world.

CGTN: China deepens reform and opening up, appeals to global investors

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Friday, March 29, 2024

To transform its economy and achieve sustainable development, China now is deepening reforms.

Key Points: 
  • To transform its economy and achieve sustainable development, China now is deepening reforms.
  • Zhao stressed that peace is a prerequisite for Asia's development in the face of intertwined and complex global security threats.
  • During the 2022 Boao Forum, China proposed the Global Security Initiative, promoting the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security.
  • In 2021, China proposed the Global Development Initiative, which promotes globalization, multilateralism and free trade, aiming to build a just, equitable, open and inclusive world.

Li Auto Inc. Announces Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Monday, February 26, 2024

BEIJING, China, Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Li Auto Inc. (“Li Auto” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LI; HKEX: 2015), a leader in China’s new energy vehicle market, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • Tie Li, chief financial officer of Li Auto, added, “We ended the year with another robust performance in the fourth quarter, setting historical highs across multiple financial metrics.
  • Vehicle margin was 22.7% in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with 20.0% in the fourth quarter of 2022 and 21.2% in the third quarter of 2023.
  • Gross margin was 23.5% in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with 20.2% in the fourth quarter of 2022 and 22.0% in the third quarter of 2023.
  • Operating margin was 7.3% in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with negative 0.8% in the fourth quarter of 2022 and 6.7% in the third quarter of 2023.

BYD Set to Challenge Tesla for the Crown in EV Sales in 2024, Says TrendForce

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

TrendForce further notes that China remains the largest market for NEVs, commanding about 60% of the global market share.

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  • TrendForce further notes that China remains the largest market for NEVs, commanding about 60% of the global market share.
  • However, growth is slowing down due to a high base effect, and limited sales growth in other regions cannot compensate for the gap left by the Chinese market.
  • In 2023, Tesla continues to lead BEV rankings with a 19.9% market share, closely followed by BYD, which narrowed the sales gap with Tesla to 248,000 units.
  • TrendForce believes that BYD has the potential to challenge Tesla’s dominance in the BEV market this year.

China still remains world's largest engine for growth

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

China still remains the largest engine of global growth.

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  • China still remains the largest engine of global growth.
  • In 2023, China became the world's largest exporter of automobiles for the first time.
  • Borge Brende, president of the World Economic Forum, noted that China is shifting from investment- and infrastructure-driven growth to innovation-led growth, and it holds a crucial position in global economy and trade.
  • She believes that China's economic growth in 2024 will still surpass the global average, making China a major contributor to global economic growth in that year.

CAVAN AUTO Officially Launched with the Mission of "One Mile One Smile"

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

By leveraging advanced renewable energy (RE) technologies, CAVAN is dedicated to delivering value to customers worldwide, introducing innovative RE solutions, and leading the charge towards a carbon-neutral future in transportation.

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  • By leveraging advanced renewable energy (RE) technologies, CAVAN is dedicated to delivering value to customers worldwide, introducing innovative RE solutions, and leading the charge towards a carbon-neutral future in transportation.
  • CAVAN strategically embraces both pure electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies, focusing on three major platform products: commercial vans, light duty commercial vehicles, and heavy duty commercial vehicles.
  • CAVAN prioritizes customer-centric value with comprehensive RE solutions, addressing user needs in vehicles, intelligent mobility, charging, and energy management.
  • Dedicated to its "One Mile One Smile" mission, CAVAN strives to exceed expectations with smart vehicle services, leading in platform and RE technologies, and fostering a progressive, sustainable business model within a green energy ecosystem.

NIKO-SEM: AI PCs, NEVs to Shine in 2024

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Friday, February 2, 2024

Nevertheless, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) transitioning from the cloud to personal devices has sparked a new wave of interest in AI PCs, positioning them as catalysts for the next upgrade cycle.

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  • Nevertheless, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) transitioning from the cloud to personal devices has sparked a new wave of interest in AI PCs, positioning them as catalysts for the next upgrade cycle.
  • Microsoft is also expected to embed GPT-3 directly into Microsoft 365, suggesting that AI PCs could redefine the "communications" between traditional PCs and users.
  • The crucial aspect of AI PCs lies in their computational power, and Leng points out that power components are essential to achieving the required computing capabilities.
  • However, as next-generation AI PCs demand cost-effectiveness and power component efficiency improves, the need for power components might decrease.

Cheche Group Reports Third Quarter 2023 Unaudited Financial Results

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

BEIJING, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheche Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CCG) ("Cheche", "the Company" or "we"), China's leading auto insurance technology platform, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

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  • BEIJING, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheche Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CCG) ("Cheche", "the Company" or "we"), China's leading auto insurance technology platform, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • For further information on the non-GAAP financial measures presented above, see the section "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below.
  • Cheche started to collaborate with NEV manufactures in 2022 and such collaboration yielded considerable results in 2023.
  • Cheche is updating its 2023 financial outlook based on improved visibility and financial results to date:
    Total written premiums placed for the full year of 2023 are expected to be between RMB21.0 billion and RMB22.0 billion, up from the previously announced RMB20.8 billion (US$3.0 billion).