Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-11 12:08Group 1: Company Developments - Li Ka-shing plans to push for the IPO of AS Watson, the parent company of Superdrug, on the London Stock Exchange, aiming to raise $2 billion (approximately £1.48 billion) [5] - AS Watson, which operates Superdrug, is the second-largest drugstore chain in the UK, with sales reaching £1.6 billion last year, second only to Boots [5] Group 2: Automotive Industry Trends - Tesla's vehicle registrations in the UK fell to 6,323 units in December, marking a year-on-year decline of over 29%. For the entire year of 2025, Tesla's sales in the UK decreased by 8.9%, although it remains the best-selling electric vehicle brand in the country [8] - In contrast, Chinese brand BYD saw its vehicle registrations in the UK surge nearly fivefold in December, reaching 5,194 units. BYD's total electric vehicle sales exceeded 2.25 million units, surpassing Tesla for the first time and becoming the global leader in electric vehicle sales [10][12] - The overall new car registrations in the UK grew by 3.5% in 2025, totaling 2 million units, with two Chinese brands, MG and BYD, ranking among the top ten best-selling car brands in December [12]