China may overtake Japan in patent filings at EPO

The skyline of Beijing. [Photo/VCG] China is likely to overtake Japan and become the third-largest patents filer at the European Patent Office this year, according to an analyst. This comes as Chinese companies show continued innovation prowess and embrace the international intellectual property system for IP protection. The EPO’s latest data showed that Chinese companies … Continue reading China may overtake Japan in patent filings at EPO

ZF expresses confidence about auto industry’s future in China

ZF operates more than 50 plants, four R&D centers and 240 after-sales service centers in China. [Photo/China Daily] Global technology company ZF remains bullish about the Chinese market, pledging continued investment, innovation and localization efforts in the world’s largest auto market, its CEO said at the China Development Forum on Sunday in Beijing. “China is … Continue reading ZF expresses confidence about auto industry’s future in China

China thrives as center of global brand exports

Visitors look at BYD’s electric vehicle “Sealion” during the 45th Bangkok Motor Show in Bangkok, Thailand, March 26, 2024. [Photo/VCG] China is emerging as an important export hub for international carmakers as they rev up efforts to make better use of their manufacturing facilities: either because of competition from local car marques or the country’s … Continue reading China thrives as center of global brand exports

Audi pledges to invest in electric powertrains

An Audi Q6 e-tron. [Photo/CHINA DAILY] German premium carmaker Audi will further embrace electrification thanks to its financial strength even amid technological change and heightened competition, executives said last week. Audi AG, which owns the brands of Bentley, Lamborghini and Ducati, saw its revenue increase by 13.1 percent to 69.9 billion euros ($76.24 billion) in … Continue reading Audi pledges to invest in electric powertrains