As 2026 begins, competition within China's auto market is heating up rapidly, propelled by a convergence of government policy shifts and intensifying competitive pressure. Leading the opening salvo of the new year's price war was BMW, which announced price cuts across much of its China lineup, with discounts in some cases exceeding 20%
China has launched an anti-dumping investigation into Japanese dichlorosilane imports, marking another trade action against Japan following recent curbs on dual-use product exports, as Tokyo's prime minister reiterated that the controls are necessary for national security and comply with international trade rules
China's leading server maker, xFusion Digital Technologies, has taken its first formal step toward an IPO. The company began regulatory tutoring on January 6, 2026, according to the China Securities Regulatory Commission, with Citic Securities acting as sponsor
