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<ul><li>We summarize the Jan 2024 price discounts at dealers for major automakers in this report.</li><li>Note that such discounts for each automaker are calculated based on the weighted average of Dec 2023 retail sales volume for each model, as Jan 2024 retail sales volume data have not been released yet.</li><li>The blended average discounts for foreign brands slightly narrowed MoM in Jan 2024, based on our calculations, while those for Chinese brands widened by 0.6ppt MoM on average, as Chinese automakers are probably more aggressive in pushing sales before the Chinese New Year (CNY). </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

We summarize the Jan 2024 price discounts at dealers for major automakers in this report.Note that such discounts for each automaker are calculated based on the weighted average of Dec 2023 retail sales volume for each model, as Jan 2024 retail sales volume data have not been released yet.The blended average discounts for foreign brands slightly narrowed MoM in Jan 2024, based on our calculations, while those for Chinese brands widened by 0.6ppt MoM on average, as Chinese automakers are probably more aggressive in pushing sales before the Chinese New Year (CNY). Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Auto - Chinese Brands’ Discounts Continued to Widen in Jan

<ul><li>We summarize the Jan 2024 leading indicators as below, including the number of leads, customer flows and new orders generated, for Tesla, NIO, Li Auto, Xpeng, BYD and Aion.</li><li>Note that such data are based on a sample size of 96 stores (15-18 stores for each brand) in 15 cities in China.</li><li>The following data reflect same-store metrics, and the metrics on a company level could be better than these figures, as most players are still expanding their sales network.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

We summarize the Jan 2024 leading indicators as below, including the number of leads, customer flows and new orders generated, for Tesla, NIO, Li Auto, Xpeng, BYD and Aion.Note that such data are based on a sample size of 96 stores (15-18 stores for each brand) in 15 cities in China.The following data reflect same-store metrics, and the metrics on a company level could be better than these figures, as most players are still expanding their sales network.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Auto - Moderate Leading Indicators May Result in Mild Recovery After CNY

<ul><li>Eleven Chinese automakers including BYD, Great Wall, NIO, Xpeng, Li Auto, Zeekr, Aion, Deepal, Neta, Leap and Aito reported their Jan 2024 sales volumes on 1 Feb 2024.</li><li>Sales volume of the 11 automakers combined rose 80% YoY (ranging from +18% to +978%) on low a base (Chinese New Year (CNY) in Jan 2023)) and fell 34% MoM (ranging from -59% to +95%) in Jan 2024.</li><li>Xpeng fell most MoM. Li Auto’s deliveries rose 106% YoY and fell 38% MoM to about 31,000 units in Jan 2024, in line with its weekly insurance data. Li Auto’s monthly deliveries were surpassed by Aito by about 1,800 units last month, the first time since Nov 2022.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Eleven Chinese automakers including BYD, Great Wall, NIO, Xpeng, Li Auto, Zeekr, Aion, Deepal, Neta, Leap and Aito reported their Jan 2024 sales volumes on 1 Feb 2024.Sales volume of the 11 automakers combined rose 80% YoY (ranging from +18% to +978%) on low a base (Chinese New Year (CNY) in Jan 2023)) and fell 34% MoM (ranging from -59% to +95%) in Jan 2024.Xpeng fell most MoM. Li Auto’s deliveries rose 106% YoY and fell 38% MoM to about 31,000 units in Jan 2024, in line with its weekly insurance data. Li Auto’s monthly deliveries were surpassed by Aito by about 1,800 units last month, the first time since Nov 2022.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

China Auto Sector – Jan NEV Sales in Line; More Catalysts After CNY

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<ul><li>Chinese firms are rushing to make their own auto chips as demand continues to increase in the world’s largest car market.</li><li>In 2023, there were more than 300 local auto chipmakers, nearly 10 times the number from three years ago, said Yuan Chengyin, general manager of National New Energy Vehicle Technology Innovation Center, a NEV research center funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology.</li><li>China provides the best market for auto chipmakers as the demand for smart driving cars is much higher compared with other countries, said Zhang Qiang, chairman of Wuxi-based auto chipmaker Xinchi Technology, at a business event Tuesday.</li></ul>

Chinese firms are rushing to make their own auto chips as demand continues to increase in the world’s largest car market.In 2023, there were more than 300 local auto chipmakers, nearly 10 times the number from three years ago, said Yuan Chengyin, general manager of National New Energy Vehicle Technology Innovation Center, a NEV research center funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology.China provides the best market for auto chipmakers as the demand for smart driving cars is much higher compared with other countries, said Zhang Qiang, chairman of Wuxi-based auto chipmaker Xinchi Technology, at a business event Tuesday.

Chinese Auto Chip Firms Racing to Cash In on NEV Boom 

Overseas Chinese Equities, Aequitas Research

Ming Lu

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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>Chinese NEV (new energy vehicle) producers’ deliveries grew rapidly in 2023.</li>
<li>PDD closed most “local life” businesses, including hotel booking, movie ticketing, etc.</li>
<li>Jack Ma is no longer the controller of AliPay, the largest online payment app.</li>
</ul>


Chinese NEV (new energy vehicle) producers’ deliveries grew rapidly in 2023.
PDD closed most “local life” businesses, including hotel booking, movie ticketing, etc.
Jack Ma is no longer the controller of AliPay, the largest online payment app.


China Consumption Weekly (8 Jan 2024): BYD, Li Auto, PDD, AliPay, Mixue, Baidu

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Chongqing Changan Automobile Company Limited develops, manufactures, and markets mini cars, mini sedans, full size sedans, and engines.

Chongqing Changan Automobile Company (200625 CH)

Lifan Industry (Group) Company Limited develops, manufactures and sells motorcycles, cars and gasoline engines. The Company's major products include motorcycles, motorcycle engines, passenger cars, passenger car engines, gasoline engines and other terminal products such as generator sets, water pumps and lawn mowers.

Jiangling Motors Corp. Ltd. manufactures and sells vehicles and related components.  The Company's main products include JMC series trucks and pickups, and Transit series commercial buses.

BAIC Motor Corporation Limited designs, researches, develops, manufactures and sells a variety of passenger vehicles in China.

Dongfeng Motor Group Company Limited, through joint ventures, designs, manufactures, and markets diesel engines, light trucks, automobiles, castings, and related spare parts.

China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Company Limited develops, manufactures and sells automotive products, provides consulting, automotive testing and evaluation services. The Company's main products include dump trucks, concrete mixer trucks, and sanitation trucks.

China Automotive Engg Rsrch Inst (601965 CH)

Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets automobiles and parts. The Company produces light trucks, medium trucks, heavy trucks, passenger cars, and engine parts. Beiqi Foton Motor also conducts automotive wholesale businesses domestically and internationally.

China Jialing Industrial Co., Ltd. Group manufactures and sells motorcycles and related engines.

China Jialing Industrial Co Ltd (Group) (600877 CH)

Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd. designs, manufactures, and markets diesel engines, light trucks, castings, and related spare parts.

Tianjin FAW Xiali Automobile Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets cars, gasoline engines, internal combustion engines, and other automobile parts.

Tianjin Faw Xiali Automobile Co, Ltd. (000927 CH)

MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION develops and manufactures passenger cars and its related parts.  The Company has production facilities in Japan, the US, and Thailand.  Mitsubishi Motors Corp provides vehicle-related financing and leasing service through its subsidiary.

Harley-Davidson, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells motorcycles.  The Company's products include heavyweight touring, custom, and performance motorcycles, as well as a line of motorcycle parts, accessories, and general merchandise.  Harley-Davidson also provides motorcycle floor planning and parts and accessories financing to its North American and European dealers.

Yadea Group is a leading electric two wheeler brand in China. The company produces electric bikes and scooters.

Tofas Turk Otomobil Fabrikasi AS manufactures cars and automobile parts under license from Fiat.  The Group also imports Alfa Romeo and Fiat cars for domestic market and provides financing services.

Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and distributes minibuses and sedans in the People's Republic of China.  The Company also manufactures and trades automotive components.

China Motor Corporation manufactures and markets trucks, vans, cars, and related parts and accessories.  The Company also has joint venture operations with Mitsubishi.

Sanyang Motor Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets automobiles, motorcycles, and parts. The Company also provides related technical and consulting services.

Thor Industries, Inc. produces and sells a wide range of recreation vehicles.  The Company markets its products through independent dealers located throughout the United States and Canada.  Thor's products are sold under the Airstream Classic, Dutchmen, Skamper, Infinity, Four Winds, Citation, Signature, and other names.

Yulon Motor Co., Ltd. designs, manufactures, and sells motor vehicles and parts. The Company produces automobiles and trucks in a joint venture with Nissan Motor Company and operates dealerships throughout Taiwan.

Mazda Motor Corporation manufactures and sells automobiles, trucks, auto parts, and its accessories.  The Company operates its business worldwide.

Guangzhou Automobile Group Company, Ltd. manufactures, sells, and services automobiles. The Company is also involved in automobile parts and components, and auto finance and related services for both overseas and domestic markets.

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Chinese Auto Chip Firms Racing to Cash In on NEV Boom

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Caixin Global

China Consumption Weekly (8 Jan 2024): BYD, Li Auto, PDD, AliPay, Mixue, Baidu

Chinese NEV producers’ deliveries grew rapidly in 2023. PDD closed most “local life” businesses. Jack Ma is no longer the controller of AliPay.

Ming Lu

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