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Geely

Geely is a major Chinese carmaker. It sells vehicles under its own brands, including Geely Auto, Geometry, Livan and Zeekr. In 2010, Geely acquired Volvo from Ford, and it purchased a majority stake in the Lotus brand in 2017. It also operates the Smart brand under a joint venture with Mercedes-Benz.

Chairman / President

Li Shufu

CEO / Managing Director

An Conghui

CFO / Finance Director

Feng Qing

Industry

Automobiles

Website

geelyauto.com.hk

Headquarters address

Room 2202, 22nd Floor, Wanhchai Tower, 12 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Stock Code

SEHK:00175

Year founded

1986

A BYD electric car on display at Germany’s Essen Motor Show in December. Photo: AP

China trade

Chinese carmakers gain as high petrol prices boost European EV sales

Chinese brands’ share of plug-in hybrid registrations across Europe climbed from about 20 per cent in January to 35.3 per cent in August.

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China-EU relations

Why Sweden, once one of Beijing’s most outspoken critics, has changed its tune

11 Sep 2026 - 11:08PM

US-China relations

Trump transport chief blasts Ford’s business deals with Chinese firms

9 Sep 2026 - 7:37AM

China’s private sector

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About 85 per cent of the private sector is family-run, and family matters may become an economic issue as children decline to inherit operations.

6 Sep 2026 - 6:51AMvideocam

Hong Kong transport

More ride-hailing firms target Hong Kong amid licensing roll-out, Mable Chan says

Transport chief says more than 7,500 people have applied for new combined taxi and ride-hailing vehicle written test.

23 Aug 2026 - 4:10PM

Geely

Chinese carmakers gain as high petrol prices boost European EV sales

Chinese brands’ share of plug-in hybrid registrations across Europe climbed from about 20 per cent in January to 35.3 per cent in August.

Why Sweden, once one of Beijing’s most outspoken critics, has changed its tune

Trump transport chief blasts Ford’s business deals with Chinese firms

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}In Focus | Heirs aberrant: what happens when China’s family firms have no successors?

About 85 per cent of the private sector is family-run, and family matters may become an economic issue as children decline to inherit operations.

More ride-hailing firms target Hong Kong amid licensing roll-out, Mable Chan says

Transport chief says more than 7,500 people have applied for new combined taxi and ride-hailing vehicle written test.

After gaining EV sway, Chinese carmakers eye full hybrid market

Chinese EV leaders are pushing into full-hybrid tech to challenge industry titans on mainland and abroad.

Parts shortage piles pressure on Chinese carmakers racing to boost intelligence

Smart vehicle makers scramble for key parts PCBs and MLCCs as AI demand soaks up supply, leaving margins under siege.

China clears Geely for landmark satellite test to spur commercial space drive

Geespace secures a two-year satellite IoT trial from MIIT, the first approval for a private Chinese firm.

Geely’s Li Shufu hands over reins to younger generation for ‘healthy’ growth

China’s second-largest carmaker names new chairman and CEO in planned succession, as profit drops despite record revenue and export surge.

China’s PHEVs gain traction in Spain amid EU tariffs, lack of EV charging hubs

Spain is one of the fastest-growing markets for Chinese plug-in hybrid vehicles as customers’ technological expectations shift gears.

Demand for affordable EVs will force open US market to Chinese models: analysts

The pressure is likely to mount after consumers in the two neighbouring markets of Mexico and Canada adopt Chinese EVs.

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Europe’s new EV power struggle sees Chinese giants seize record market share

Leading Chinese carmakers and an aggressive Tesla together command more than 13% of western Europe’s surging EV market.

Price war fears grip China’s EV market after woeful July sales figures

Three premium Chinese electric car makers saw sales decline in July, intensifying concerns that the industry is heading for another discount war.

Sino-German auto talks focus on smart EV standards amid trade tensions

The push for cooperation comes as Chinese carmakers seek to validate their driverless technology in European markets.

US senators clash over scope of Chinese connected-vehicle ban

Senator Ted Cruz, chairman of US Senate Committee on Commerce, warns substantial revisions will be needed before bill can become law.

Powering ahead: China’s Geely taps Ford’s Spain plant for European EV expansion

Tie-up breathes new life into plant near Valencia and signals Chinese carmakers’ stepped-up push to go global amid tariff pressures.

Europe’s carmakers plan a comeback – powered by EU policies and Chinese tech

New regulations will help EU produce electric vehicles at a price point to match China, but European job losses would be among trade-offs.

Why ‘reverse tech transfer’ from China won’t happen in the US auto industry

Experts say political resistance blocks technology transfer that could help US carmakers compete with Chinese rivals.

Could Canada use Chinese EV firms to reboot its auto manufacturing?

Potential buyers of Chinese EVs are unsure how long it will take for imports to reach Canadian dealerships.

New technologies power China’s Tesla challengers to monthly sales records

Bucking muted market sentiment, Leapmotor and Zeekr both set records for a second consecutive month.

EVs | China’s AI-defined vehicles make smart motoring human-centred

Artificial intelligence is transforming the in-car experience for drivers and passengers, with Chinese EV makers among the first to embrace a new era on the road.

The secret behind China’s EV boom? Local alliances, not industrial policy: study

The new research comes as the Chinese and EU trade chiefs meet in Brussels to discuss trade tensions fuelled, in part, by electric vehicles.

EV influx, US rare earth miners blacklisted, China-EU trade talks

How 156 new car models could trigger a ‘do-or-die’ crisis in China’s EV market

A record wave of launches – mostly EVs – threatens to overwhelm demand, forcing smaller players into a fight for survival.

Cost of China’s electric car boom, record-breaking week for sales: 7 EV reads

From how the rise of EVs is creating a headache for authorities to the latest in battery developments, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

Chinese car sales accelerate in Europe as Brussels weighs putting on the brakes

Citi analysts say five largest Chinese-owned groups – SAIC, BYD, Geely, Chery and Leapmotor – have 10.6 per cent share of European market.

Chinese EV makers debut right-hand drive models for Southeast Asian push

Chinese brands, including BYD, Jaecoo and Wuling Motors, captured 17.6 per cent of Indonesia’s car market in the first quarter of 2026.

In Focus | Heirs aberrant: what happens when China’s family firms have no successors?

Editorial | China’s moves to fuel growth driven by consumption are strategic