Taiwan: Typhoon Danas Batters Southern Region, Leaving Widespread Damage 3

Typhoon Danas made landfall near Chiayi's Budai Township around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, bringing gusty winds and heavy rainfall to the southern region. Typhoon Danas weakened to a tropical storm after its eye departed Taiwan early Monday.

Shanghai motor show

Shanghai motor show

China's BYD Co.'s booth is pictured at the Shanghai motor show in Shanghai on April 23, 2025.

Former Nissan factory site in China

Former Nissan factory site in China

Photo taken on March 17, 2025, shows the former site of a Nissan Motor Co. factory in Changzhou in Jiangsu Province, China, following its closure in June 2024 due to sluggish sales amid fierce competition with local carmakers such as BYD.

Former Nissan factory site in China

Former Nissan factory site in China

Photo taken on March 17, 2025, shows the former site of a Nissan Motor Co. factory in Changzhou in Jiangsu Province, China, following its closure in June 2024 due to sluggish sales amid fierce competition with local carmakers such as BYD.

Motor show in Thailand

Motor show in Thailand

Photo taken on Nov. 28, 2024, shows a BYD Co. booth at the 41st Thailand International Motor EXPO in Bangkok during a media preview held ahead of its public opening on Nov. 29.

Guangzhou auto show

Guangzhou auto show

Photo taken on Nov. 15, 2024, shows BYD Co.'s Xia plug-in-hybrid minivan at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou.

BYD Auto Production Line

BYD Auto Production Line

HUAI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 26, 2024 - A worker is working on an automobile production line at BYD Industrial Co LTD in Huaian, East China's Jiangsu province, Aug 26, 2024.

BYD Auto Production Line

BYD Auto Production Line

HUAI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 26, 2024 - New energy commercial vehicles produced by BYD Industrial Co., Ltd. in Huaian, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 26, 2024.

BYD Auto Production Line

BYD Auto Production Line

HUAI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 26, 2024 - New energy commercial vehicles produced by BYD Industrial Co., Ltd. in Huaian, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 26, 2024.

BYD Auto Production Line

BYD Auto Production Line

HUAI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 26, 2024 - New energy commercial vehicles produced by BYD Industrial Co., Ltd. in Huaian, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 26, 2024.

BYD Auto Production Line

BYD Auto Production Line

HUAI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 26, 2024 - New energy commercial vehicles produced by BYD Industrial Co., Ltd. in Huaian, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 26, 2024.

BYD Auto Production Line

BYD Auto Production Line

HUAI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 26, 2024 - New energy commercial vehicles produced by BYD Industrial Co., Ltd. in Huaian, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 26, 2024.

BYD Auto Production Line

BYD Auto Production Line

HUAI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 26, 2024 - New energy commercial vehicles produced by BYD Industrial Co., Ltd. in Huaian, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 26, 2024.

BYD Auto Production Line

BYD Auto Production Line

HUAI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 26, 2024 - New energy commercial vehicles produced by BYD Industrial Co., Ltd. in Huaian, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 26, 2024.

BYD Auto Production Line

BYD Auto Production Line

HUAI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 26, 2024 - A worker is working on an automobile production line at BYD Industrial Co LTD in Huaian, East China's Jiangsu province, Aug 26, 2024.

BYD Auto Production Line

BYD Auto Production Line

HUAI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 26, 2024 - New energy commercial vehicles produced by BYD Industrial Co., Ltd. in Huaian, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 26, 2024.

BYD Auto Production Line

BYD Auto Production Line

HUAI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 26, 2024 - A worker is working on an automobile production line at BYD Industrial Co LTD in Huaian, East China's Jiangsu province, Aug 26, 2024.

BYD Auto Production Line

BYD Auto Production Line

HUAI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 26, 2024 - New energy commercial vehicles produced by BYD Industrial Co., Ltd. in Huaian, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 26, 2024.

BYD Auto Production Line

BYD Auto Production Line

HUAI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 26, 2024 - New energy commercial vehicles produced by BYD Industrial Co., Ltd. in Huaian, Jiangsu province, China, Aug 26, 2024.

BYD Auto Production Line

BYD Auto Production Line

HUAI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 26, 2024 - A worker is working on an automobile production line at BYD Industrial Co LTD in Huaian, East China's Jiangsu province, Aug 26, 2024.

BYD Auto Production Line

BYD Auto Production Line

HUAI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 26, 2024 - A worker is working on an automobile production line at BYD Industrial Co LTD in Huaian, East China's Jiangsu province, Aug 26, 2024.

BYD Auto Production Line

BYD Auto Production Line

HUAI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 26, 2024 - A worker is working on an automobile production line at BYD Industrial Co LTD in Huaian, East China's Jiangsu province, Aug 26, 2024.

BYD Auto Production Line

BYD Auto Production Line

HUAI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 26, 2024 - Workers are working on an automobile production line at BYD Industrial Co LTD in Huaian, East China's Jiangsu province, Aug 26, 2024.

BYD Auto Production Line

BYD Auto Production Line

HUAI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 26, 2024 - Workers are working on an automobile production line at BYD Industrial Co LTD in Huaian, East China's Jiangsu province, Aug 26, 2024.

BYD Auto Production Line

BYD Auto Production Line

HUAI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 26, 2024 - A worker is working on an automobile production line at BYD Industrial Co LTD in Huaian, East China's Jiangsu province, Aug 26, 2024.

BYD Auto Production Line

BYD Auto Production Line

HUAI'AN, CHINA - AUGUST 26, 2024 - A worker is working on an automobile production line at BYD Industrial Co LTD in Huaian, East China's Jiangsu province, Aug 26, 2024.

BYD launches 3rd EV model for Japan

BYD launches 3rd EV model for Japan

Photo taken on June 25, 2024, shows Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD Co.'s Seal sedan on display in Tokyo. The carmaker launched its third EV model for Japan the same day.

BYD launches 3rd EV model for Japan

BYD launches 3rd EV model for Japan

Photo taken on June 25, 2024, shows Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD Co.'s Seal sedan on display at the venue of its press conference in Tokyo to launch the company's third EV model for Japan.

China is Apple's most critical supply chain: Tim Cook

STORY: China is Apple's most critical supply chain: Tim Cook SHOOTING TIME: March 20, 2024 DATELINE: March 21, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:29 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Apple CEO Tim Cook STORYLINE: Apple CEO Tim Cook on Wednesday reiterated the company's long-term commitment to the Chinese market during his visit to Shanghai. "There's no supply chain in the world that's more critical to us than China," Cook said, noting that Apple will strengthen its long-term cooperation with its Chinese supply chain partners and work closely with them on green and smart manufacturing to achieve win-win results. A new flagship Apple store is scheduled to open in Shanghai on Thursday, which is set to become the company's second-largest retail store globally. On Wednesday, Apple held a sharing session with Chinese suppliers such as BYD, Lens Technology and Shenzhen Everwin Precision Technology Co., Ltd., showcasing their latest achievements and progress in smart manufacturing, green man

BYD Workshop in Huai'an

BYD Workshop in Huai'an

HUAI'AN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - Workers process new energy trucks at a workshop of BYD Co in Huai 'an city, Jiangsu province, China, February 21, 2024.

BYD Workshop in Huai'an

BYD Workshop in Huai'an

HUAI'AN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - Workers process new energy trucks at a workshop of BYD Co in Huai 'an city, Jiangsu province, China, February 21, 2024.

BYD Workshop in Huai'an

BYD Workshop in Huai'an

HUAI'AN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - Workers process new energy trucks at a workshop of BYD Co in Huai 'an city, Jiangsu province, China, February 21, 2024.

BYD Workshop in Huai'an

BYD Workshop in Huai'an

HUAI'AN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - Workers process new energy trucks at a workshop of BYD Co in Huai 'an city, Jiangsu province, China, February 21, 2024.

BYD Workshop in Huai'an

BYD Workshop in Huai'an

HUAI'AN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - Workers process new energy trucks at a workshop of BYD Co in Huai 'an city, Jiangsu province, China, February 21, 2024.

BYD Workshop in Huai'an

BYD Workshop in Huai'an

HUAI'AN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - Workers process new energy trucks at a workshop of BYD Co in Huai 'an city, Jiangsu province, China, February 21, 2024.

BYD Workshop in Huai'an

BYD Workshop in Huai'an

HUAI'AN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - Workers process new energy trucks at a workshop of BYD Co in Huai 'an city, Jiangsu province, China, February 21, 2024.

BYD Workshop in Huai'an

BYD Workshop in Huai'an

HUAI'AN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - Workers process new energy trucks at a workshop of BYD Co in Huai 'an city, Jiangsu province, China, February 21, 2024.

BYD Workshop in Huai'an

BYD Workshop in Huai'an

HUAI'AN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - Workers process new energy trucks at a workshop of BYD Co in Huai 'an city, Jiangsu province, China, February 21, 2024.

BYD Workshop in Huai'an

BYD Workshop in Huai'an

HUAI'AN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - Workers process new energy trucks at a workshop of BYD Co in Huai 'an city, Jiangsu province, China, February 21, 2024.

BYD Workshop in Huai'an

BYD Workshop in Huai'an

HUAI'AN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - Workers process new energy trucks at a workshop of BYD Co in Huai 'an city, Jiangsu province, China, February 21, 2024.

BYD Workshop in Huai'an

BYD Workshop in Huai'an

HUAI'AN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - Workers process new energy trucks at a workshop of BYD Co in Huai 'an city, Jiangsu province, China, February 21, 2024.

BYD Workshop in Huai'an

BYD Workshop in Huai'an

HUAI'AN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2024 - Workers process new energy trucks at a workshop of BYD Co in Huai 'an city, Jiangsu province, China, February 21, 2024.

Motor show in Indonesia

Motor show in Indonesia

A vehicle made by China's BYD Co. is on display at the Indonesia International Motor Show in Jakarta on Feb. 16, 2024.

Shanghai motor show

Shanghai motor show

Photo taken April 18, 2023, shows Chinese automaker BYD Co.'s Seagull electric vehicle displayed at Auto Shanghai motor show.

CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-BATTERY PRODUCTION (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-BATTERY PRODUCTION (CN)

(240203) -- CHANGCHUN, Feb. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members work at a battery production facility in Changchun, capital of northeast China's Jilin Province, Feb. 2, 2023. The battery production facility co-invested by China's leading automaker First Automotive Works (FAW) and leading new-energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer BYD were put into operation on Friday in Changchun, capital of northeast China's Jilin Province. TO GO WITH "FAW, BYD-backed battery production project operational" (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-BATTERY PRODUCTION (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-BATTERY PRODUCTION (CN)

(240203) -- CHANGCHUN, Feb. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 2, 2024 shows a battery production facility in Changchun, capital of northeast China's Jilin Province. The battery production facility co-invested by China's leading automaker First Automotive Works (FAW) and leading new-energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer BYD were put into operation on Friday in Changchun, capital of northeast China's Jilin Province. TO GO WITH "FAW, BYD-backed battery production project operational" (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-BATTERY PRODUCTION (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-BATTERY PRODUCTION (CN)

(240203) -- CHANGCHUN, Feb. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member works at a battery production facility in Changchun, capital of northeast China's Jilin Province, Feb. 2, 2023. The battery production facility co-invested by China's leading automaker First Automotive Works (FAW) and leading new-energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer BYD were put into operation on Friday in Changchun, capital of northeast China's Jilin Province. TO GO WITH "FAW, BYD-backed battery production project operational" (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-BATTERY PRODUCTION (CN)

CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-BATTERY PRODUCTION (CN)

(240203) -- CHANGCHUN, Feb. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 2, 2024 shows a battery production facility in Changchun, capital of northeast China's Jilin Province. The battery production facility co-invested by China's leading automaker First Automotive Works (FAW) and leading new-energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer BYD were put into operation on Friday in Changchun, capital of northeast China's Jilin Province. TO GO WITH "FAW, BYD-backed battery production project operational" (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

Chinese automakers embrace export boom with own shipping fleets

STORY: Chinese automakers embrace export boom with own shipping fleets SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 14/15, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: SHENZHEN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of BYD vehicles and vehicle carrier vessel STORYLINE: "BYD EXPLORER NO.1," a vehicle carrier vessel leased to Chinese automaker BYD, held its maiden voyage ceremony on Monday at a port in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. With more than 5,000 new energy vehicles (NEVs) on board, it set sail on Tuesday for the ports of Vlissingen in the Netherlands and Bremerhaven in Germany. It is the first vessel in the shipping fleet of BYD, which has joined a number of Chinese automakers in accelerating car exports by operating their own shipping fleets. According to China International Marine Containers (Group) Co., Ltd. (CIMC), the vessel was built by CIMC Raffles, a subsidiary of CIMC, for international ship management company Zodiac Maritime, and was leased to BYD. According to China's Ge

How have China's EVs managed to win hearts and minds of Europeans

STORY: How have China's EVs managed to win hearts and minds of Europeans SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 11/Oct. 29, 2023 DATELINE: DEC. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:48 LOCATION: Stockholm/ CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of European cities 2. various of cars 3. various of NIO power swap station 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOHAN LIND, NIO ET7 owner in Sweden 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (German): HELMUT STETTNER, CEO, Audi FAW NEV Co., Ltd. 6. various of car making process STORYLINE: With high quality, innovative designs, and competitive prices, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brands such as BYD, NIO, Xpeng, Hongqi and Lynk & Co are increasingly winning the hearts and minds of European consumers. Statistics from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) show that Chinese brands account for almost 4 percent of European Union (EU) battery-electric car sales in 2022, up from 0.4 percent just three years ago. The EU imported over half a million Chinese-made cars in 2022, of which around 63 percent were