Core Viewpoint - The micro truck market in China has experienced a declining trend in sales, with significant year-on-year decreases observed in recent months, particularly from March to May 2025, leading to a cumulative sales decline of 22% by the end of May [1][17]. Market Performance - In June 2025, the overall truck market in China saw a sales increase of 8% year-on-year, with micro trucks selling 40,000 units, representing a 14% month-on-month increase but a 10% year-on-year decline [4][9]. - The micro truck market has faced a "four consecutive declines" situation, continuing to underperform compared to the overall truck market [4][17]. Historical Trends - An analysis of the micro truck market over the past five years shows a pattern of declining sales in June, with only one instance of growth in June 2023. The sales of 40,000 units in June 2025 rank third in the last five years, significantly lower than the peak of 51,200 units in June 2023 [6][9]. Cumulative Sales Data - For the first half of 2025, cumulative sales of micro trucks reached 222,000 units, marking a 20% year-on-year decline, which is an improvement from the 22% decline recorded after May [14][17]. - Among the companies, Chery has shown a 60% increase in cumulative sales year-on-year, while five other companies have reported double-digit declines, with the most significant drop being 45% [15]. Market Share Insights - In June 2025, Wuling dominated the micro truck market with nearly 20,000 units sold, capturing 48.09% of the market share. Changan and Chery followed with 20.02% and 14.54% market shares, respectively [11]. - Cumulatively, for the first half of 2025, Wuling, Changan, and Chery held market shares of 49.19%, 19.63%, and 12.75%, respectively, while other companies had market shares below 0.5% [15].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the strategic shift of Chinese commercial vehicle companies, particularly Beiqi Foton, from merely focusing on export volumes to enhancing global competitiveness through resilient supply chains, localization, and technological innovation [1][5]. Group 1: Export Performance - Beiqi Foton has maintained its position as the top exporter of commercial vehicles in China for 14 consecutive years, with overseas exports projected to reach 153,000 units in 2024, accounting for 17% of China's total commercial vehicle exports [2]. - In the first quarter of 2025, overseas sales surpassed 40,000 units, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 9.5%, with products available in over 130 countries and regions [2]. - Significant sales growth was observed in various markets, including a 12,800% increase in South Africa, 590% in East Africa, and 118% in West Africa [2]. Group 2: Technological Innovation and Global Strategy - Under the "GREEN 3030" international strategy, Beiqi Foton is advancing its competitiveness through electrification, intelligence, and globalization, with pure electric trucks entering European markets such as Italy, Poland, and Spain [3]. - The company has delivered over 1,400 pure electric buses in Latin America, helping Chile become a leader in the electric bus market in the region [3]. - Beiqi Foton has established itself as a leading brand in the electric bus market in Malaysia, serving the first cross-border electric bus route between Singapore and Malaysia [3]. Group 3: Ecological and Industrial Development - Beiqi Foton's strategy includes building an "ecological export" model, focusing on a "factory cluster + localized ecosystem" approach to reshape the global industrial landscape [4]. - The company plans to complete a manufacturing plant in Thailand by November 2024, marking a significant milestone with cumulative overseas sales exceeding 1 million units [4]. - Beiqi Foton aims to achieve a sales target of 300,000 units in overseas markets by 2030, with 30% of those being new energy vehicles, while enhancing localization of components and developing a global financial service system [4]. Group 4: Long-term Vision - Beiqi Foton's two-decade global expansion reflects China's ambition to become a world-class commercial vehicle manufacturer, emphasizing resilience, ecological thinking, and technological foresight [5].

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