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Hangzhou – September 15, 2026 -- ZEEKR delivered more than 10,000 shooting brake electric vehicles worldwide in August, marking the third straight month the Chinese automaker has cleared five-digit monthly sales in the segment.

Cumulative global sales of ZEEKR's shooting brake lineup have now topped 400,000 units, giving the brand roughly 70% of the entire global shooting brake market and cementing its position as the category's top seller.

The 007GT led first-half sales with nearly 27,000 units delivered

In the first half of 2026, the ZEEKR 007GT topped shooting brake sales with 26,738 units delivered. Combined sales across ZEEKR's shooting brake models exceeded 42,000 units in that period, outpacing the combined total of every other brand in the segment.

Hangzhou – September 10, 2026 -- Hoymiles has launched a 22 kW DC V2X charger designed to plug into its HiOne All-in-One battery energy storage system, letting homeowners link solar panels, home batteries, electric vehicles and the grid into a single controllable energy setup.

The charger turns parked EVs into backup power sources

The V2X charger supports bidirectional charging, meaning a connected EV can supply power back into the house through Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) mode during outages. It also enables Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) participation, letting households shave peak demand and take part in virtual power plant programs. An integrated EU MID-certified meter tracks electricity flow for accurate monitoring.

Shenyang – September 11, 2026 -- The Shengjing Bank Shenyang Marathon 2026 kicked off Sunday morning, drawing roughly 22,000 domestic and international runners to the northeastern Chinese city.

Two race distances started from the Shenyang Olympic Sports Center

The full marathon attracted 10,000 runners while the half marathon drew 12,000, with both races beginning early on September 6 at the Shenyang Olympic Sports Center.

A Kenyan runner topped the men's full marathon field

A Kenyan athlete won the men's full marathon title, while an Ethiopian runner took first place in the women's full marathon. In the half marathon, Chinese runners Zhang Xiaorui and Zhao Na won the men's and women's titles respectively.

Guangzhou – September 11, 2026 -- Huawei has unveiled the Mate XT 2 | ULTIMATE DESIGN, a tri-fold smartphone starting at RMB 19,999, with sales beginning September 12 at 10:08 local time.

The device is the first phone to run Huawei's new LogicFolding Tau (τ) chip, marking its move into mass production, and the first to use the company's Kirin 9050 Pro processor. Huawei says overall performance is up 42% compared to the previous generation, with the new NPU natively supporting the on-device Pangu Large Model (30B-A2B) for AI features like automated photo album sorting through its Celia assistant.

Shenyang – September 11, 2026 -- About 22,000 runners from China and abroad took to the streets of Shenyang, capital of Liaoning province in northeast China, for the 2026 Shenyang Marathon, organized by Shengjing Bank Shenyang.

The race, held on the morning of September 6, started from the Shenyang Olympic Sports Center and split into two distances: 10,000 runners tackled the full marathon while 12,000 competed in the half marathon.

A Kenyan runner topped the men's full marathon field

An Ethiopian runner won the women's full marathon title. In the half marathon, Chinese runners Zhang Xiaorui and Zhao Na took the men's and women's titles respectively.

Thirty certified first-aid runners paced vulnerable participants

Organizers deployed 30 runners holding first-aid credentials to accompany older competitors, visually impaired runners and wheelchair athletes throughout the course.

Shenyang – September 11, 2026 -- The Shengjing Bank Shenyang Marathon 2026 drew roughly 22,000 runners from China and abroad on Sunday, September 6, cementing the northeastern Chinese city's status as a rising international racing destination.

Runners set off early that morning from the Shenyang Olympic Sports Center, with 10,000 competing in the full marathon and 12,000 in the half marathon.

A Kenyan runner claims the men's full marathon title

A Kenyan athlete won the men's full marathon, while an Ethiopian runner took first place in the women's full marathon. In the half marathon, Chinese runners Zhang Xiaorui and Zhao Na won the men's and women's titles respectively.

Thirty first-aid certified runners escort vulnerable participants

Organizers deployed 30 runners holding first-aid certificates to accompany elderly participants, visually impaired runners and wheelchair users throughout the course.

Shenyang – September 10, 2026 -- The Shengjing Bank Shenyang Marathon 2026 kicked off Sunday morning, drawing around 22,000 running enthusiasts from China and abroad to the northeastern Chinese city.

Full and half marathon fields split evenly across distances

The full marathon drew 10,000 runners while the half marathon attracted 12,000, with both races starting from the Shenyang Olympic Sports Center early on September 6.

Kenyan and Ethiopian runners top the full marathon podium

A Kenyan runner won the men's full marathon title, while an Ethiopian runner claimed the women's crown. In the half marathon, Chinese runners Zhang Xiaorui and Zhao Na won the men's and women's titles respectively.

Hangzhou – September 10, 2026 -- Hoymiles has launched its V2X DC Charger, a device that lets electric vehicles feed power back into a home's energy system, marking the newest addition to the company's residential energy ecosystem alongside its HiOne All-in-One battery storage system.

The charger turns parked EVs into backup generators

Through bidirectional charging, the V2X unit supports Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) mode, supplying emergency power to a household when the grid goes down. Its Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) function allows homeowners to participate in peak-load reduction programs and virtual power plant schemes. The device includes an EU MID-certified meter for accurate energy tracking.

Xiamen – September 09, 2026 -- XiamenAir's inaugural flight MF821 landed at Heathrow Airport on September 6, launching a direct round-trip service between Xiamen and London. The 12-hour flight departed from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport carrying 263 passengers, marking Fujian province's first direct passenger service to the British capital.

The route eliminates layovers for travelers between Fujian and the UK

Previously, passengers flying between the two cities needed to stop over in a third destination. The new nonstop service now directly connects Xiamen and London, cutting travel time and simplifying logistics for business travelers, students, and the sizable Chinese community from Fujian living in the UK.

Singapore – September 07, 2026 -- Travel booking platform Trip.com reports that custom tour bookings surged over 600% year-on-year globally, as travelers increasingly seek fully tailored itineraries over standard packages.

The company's data shows global searches for first and business class flights climbed 99% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, while 5-star hotel searches rose 57% over the same period. The strongest demand for custom tours is coming from Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Singapore.

Concerts and live events are driving cross-border bookings

According to Trip.com Group data, 63% of Asia Pacific travelers have already crossed borders to attend a concert, and 66% say they would be willing to do so. In response, the company launched packages bundling concert tickets, accommodation, transport and local attractions, which saw triple-digit growth in 2025.