Domestic electric vehicle sales in China are projected to exceed 15 million units in 2026, cementing the country's position as the world's largest EV market.
CATL launched Tener Sodium, the world's first field-validated sodium-ion battery energy storage system, marking a decisive commercial breakthrough for a technology that promises to ease lithium supply pressures.
Li Auto announced that the 150,000th Li i6 all-electric SUV rolled off the production line on June 20, 2026, just nine months after its September 2025 launch. The rapid ramp-up underscores surging demand for the model, which starts at 249,800 yuan.
The Chinese Academy of Sciences launched a research program on June 15 to study low-altitude hypersonic flight technology, potentially enabling sea-skimming missiles faster than Mach 5 that could evade radar.
Geely sets a new global benchmark for internal combustion engine efficiency, underscoring China's dual dominance in both electric and advanced conventional powertrains.
Zhang Yanzhong, a leading figure behind China's C919 passenger jet, presented a detailed roadmap to build a fully self-reliant supply chain, warning that Western sanctions could sever access to critical foreign components.
China's Zhejiang University has surpassed Harvard University to claim the top spot in the Nature Index 2026 Research Leaders rankings, ending Harvard's decade-long dominance.