China's automotive industry demonstrated strong performance in the first nine months of this year, with multiple economic indicators achieving double-digit growth, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) on Tuesday.
The latest data showed that from January to September, auto production and sales reached 24.333 million units and 24.363 million units respectively, marking year-on-year increases of 13.3 percent and 12.9 percent, respectively.
Notably, new energy vehicle (NEV) production and sales both surpassed 11 million units, with the year-on-year growth exceeding 30 percent. NEV sales accounted for 46.1 percent of total new vehicle sales in the first nine months.
In terms of exports, a total of 4.95 million units were exported from January to September, representing a 14.8 percent increase year over year. NEV exports showed particularly impressive growth, reaching 1.758 million units, an 89.4 percent surge compared to the same period last year.
"In September, the overall automotive market continued its positive momentum, with monthly year-on-year growth remaining above 10 percent for five consecutive months. The industry's overall operation maintained stable and healthy development. Various regions and departments have intensified the implementation of more proactive and effective macroeconomic policies, and the sustained improvement of the macro economy has played a significant role in promoting the stable operation of the automotive market," said Chen Shihua, deputy secretary-general of the CAAM.
Experts also highlighted that Chinese-brand passenger cars have maintained a strong market share this year. Their monthly sales accounted for approximately 70 percent of total passenger car sales, with the cumulative share for the first nine months reaching 69 percent, an increase of 5.1 percentage points compared to the same period last year.
China's auto industry sees double-digit growth in first 9 months
A former television host from Taiwan, Zhai Xuan, has made a pivotal decision to leave mainstream broadcasting in order to create content that provides a better understanding of the Chinese mainland and cross-strait relations.
Zhai, a seasoned television host with over a decade of experience in Taiwan's media landscape, recently addressed an audience at an event in Beijing, where she revealed her complete transition into independent online media.
In her remarks, she articulated her aspiration to bridge what she perceives as a significant information gap between audiences on both sides of the Strait, highlighting her commitment to fostering a deeper understanding and connection through her new endeavors.
"I was really surprised by all the fake news. There were stories saying people on the mainland can't afford tea eggs or that they live in mud houses and in Taiwan, this was the main information many people received," said Zhai.
Zhai said she initially began producing online videos to challenge such perceptions while continuing her work as a television host.
In April 2025, she travelled to the mainland with her father to fulfill her late grandfather's wish to return to his hometown. The trip, which reunited family members separated since 1949, was recorded in a video series titled "Journey to Find Our Roots", drawing attention from viewers in both Taiwan and the mainland.
"Many people in Taiwan told me that after watching, they wanted to apply for a mainland travel permit immediately and go looking for their relatives. Some had long forgotten these things, but after seeing my story, they began thinking about their hometowns and family members they had never met and decided to search for their roots," Zhai shared her story at the event.
By mid-2025, Zhai said she began to feel increasing pressure amid rising political tensions and a tightening atmosphere around cross-Strait exchanges in Taiwan.
After more than 12 years in the industry, Zhai resigned from her position, believing it was the right thing to do.
"At that moment, I felt this was a major issue，not just for me, but for Chinese people on both sides of the Strait. If I backed down then, I wouldn’t be standing on the right side," said Zhai.
Since leaving television, Zhai has broadened her online programming to encompass a range of daily-life topics, including practical guidance on applying for a mainland travel permit and using commonly employed mobile applications, in addition to content that delves into historical memory and cultural connections across the Strait.
As the debate over cross-Strait relations continues in Taiwan, Zhai said she remains committed to her current path.
Former Taiwan TV host bridges cross-Strait divide via online media
