Auto expo in HK showcases latest advancements in EV, intelligent transportation

The 2025 International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo ended Sunday in Hong Kong, showcasing the latest advancements in electric vehicles, intelligent transportation, and sustainable energy solutions.

Under the theme of "New Automobiles, New Journey," the expo features a series of dynamic events, including a high-level summit forum, specialized sharing sessions and new vehicle launch events by renowned automakers.

The expo not only establishes a global display platform for traditional automotive enterprises, but also opens cross-sector collaboration opportunities for areas such as supply chain layout, financial services and online sales.

Autohome Inc., China's leading online automobile platform, exhibited its new artificial intelligence (AI) tools.

"We have brought two main products to Hong Kong customers this time. The first is called AI buyer service, which can help introduce more than 900 car models, covering almost all car models in Chinese mainland. The second is a car-themed VR space movie, the first of its kind in the world, where you can have a panoramic immersive experience [in automobile industry history]," said Yang Song, Autohome CEO.

Chinese automaker GAC Group also debuted its first composite-wing flying car GOVY AirJet at the four-day expo.

"This is a multi-rotor electric vertical take-off and landing flying car. It can be a convenient transportation tool providing green travel experience over different types of terrain," said Dr. Su Qingpeng, founder of the GOVY brand.

Many other major Chinese auto manufacturing groups such as China FAW Group, Dongfeng Motor and BYD also displayed their portfolios at the expo.

Auto expo in HK showcases latest advancements in EV, intelligent transportation

Teams of armed police officers rushed to carry out rescue operations after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake jolted the Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Qinghai Province at 17:06 on Tuesday.

The People's Armed Police Qinghai Corps Haixi Detachment immediately activated its emergency rescue plan following the earthquake and swiftly deployed five rescue teams and communication support personnel, with 27 officers and soldiers in total.

Ten rescue vehicles carried a full set of disaster relief supplies, including tents, demolition tools, medical emergency equipment, and communication gear, moving at full speed toward the epicenter area.

The Da Qaidam Squadron, located closest to the epicenter, rapidly assembled its personnel.

More than 40 rescue team members drove to the epicenter as fast as they could, carrying full sets of emergency search and rescue apparatus, medical aid and emergency support equipment.

One person was confirmed dead and four others injured as of 18:40.

The quake struck at a depth of 10 km, with the epicenter at 37.80 degrees north latitude and 95.56 degrees east longitude, said a report issued by the China Earthquake Networks Center.

Armed police join rescue operation following 6.3-magnitude earthquake in Qinghai