China's NEV annual output exceeds 10 million

China's annual output of new energy vehicles (NEVs) surpassed the 10 million milestone on Thursday, with the country becoming the first one that has reached this annual output in the world, said the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the CAAM jointly held an event gathering representatives of automakers at the Dongfeng Honda NEV production plant in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province to witness this milestone.

The participants also witnessed the production line roll off China's 10 millionth NEV this year.

According to the latest data, from the beginning of this year until Thursday, the output of 10 million units indicates a 4.3-percent increase compared to last year's total production of 9.587 million units.

Over the recent years, China's NEV secor has seen remarkable development milestones, ranking first in global production and sales for nine consecutive years.

"It took us nearly a decade for our NEV annual output to exceed a million units in 2018. About four years later in 2022, our annual output exceeded five million units per year. Today, in two years, we have reached an annual output of over 10 million units. The sector's development has been gradually gathering pace, and now China has become the first country in the world to produce over 10 million NEVs a year," said Guo Shougang, deputy director of the equipment industry department at the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

"Moreover, up to now, China has established a charging device infrastructure with the highest number of charging stations, the broadest coverage of charging facilities, and the most extensive range of supported vehicle types. This stands as a significant advantage that bolsters the rapid development of China's NEV industry." said Fu Bingfeng, CAAM's executive vice president.

According to experts, while meeting domestic market demands, Chinese NEVs have integrated into the global supply chain system, garnering welcome from consumers worldwide. This has not only gained popularity among a global audience, but has also made China's contribution to the world in reducing carbon emission, addressing climate change and promoting green and low-carbon development.

China's NEV annual output exceeds 10 million

China's NEV annual output exceeds 10 million

China's NEV annual output exceeds 10 million

China's NEV annual output exceeds 10 million

China's NEV annual output exceeds 10 million

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was welcomed by an impressive robot martial arts performance as he visited Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province on Thursday.

Merz, along with members of his business delegation, watched attentively throughout the innovative show "Wu BOT," or "Kung Fu Robots," nodding in appreciation at the various stunning moves. He led the applause after the show concluded.

Merz arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a two-day official visit to China. On Thursday he visited the Hangzhou-based Unitree Robotics, whose innovative humanoid robot creations have attracted significant global attention.

Merz listened to introductions about some of the cutting-edge robot components being produced by the company before he was treated to a robot boxing demonstration, and the live performance of a segment of the dynamic robot martial arts display.

"Wu BOT" was first performed during the 2026 China Media Group Spring Festival Gala broadcast on Feb 16, the eve of the Chinese New Year. Featuring dozens of humanoid machines moving in sync with martial artists, the show presented a blend of Chinese cultural heritage and state-of-the-art robotics technology.

German chancellor watches robot martial arts performance at China's Unitree