On June 12th, the European Commission released the preliminary disclosure on the countervailing investigation of electric vehicles in China, and proposed to levy temporary countervailing duties on electric vehicles imported from China.

　　Master Tan learned that after the European Union released the preliminary ruling disclosure, the China industry was very dissatisfied and strongly appealed to relevant departments to take countermeasures against Europe.

　　According to industry sources,The Chinese side is advancing the relevant procedures to increase the provisional tariff on the import of large-displacement gasoline vehicles.

　　In addition, at the beginning of this year, the Ministry of Commerce issued an announcement to initiate an anti-dumping investigation on imported brandy originating in the European Union.According to industry experts familiar with the brandy anti-dumping investigation, the preliminary ruling result of the case is expected to be announced before the end of August.

　　In response to the position of the European side, the relevant officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Commerce said that China will pay close attention to the follow-up progress of the European side and will resolutely take all necessary measures to firmly defend the legitimate rights and interests of China enterprises.

　　How to understand China’s strong opposition and countermeasures? Master Tan found the Chinese personnel involved in the investigation, as well as lawyers and economic and trade experts, and chatted with them.

　　The "resolute opposition" of China industry has clear and sufficient legal basis. Looking back at this so-called investigation in the European side, from the initiation of the investigation, to the middle of the investigation process, and then to the preliminary disclosure, each link revealed a word:

　　unreasonable.

　　Let’s talk about it one link at a time.

　　Let’s start with initiation. This countervailing investigation was initiated by the European Commission, not by the relevant industries in the EU.

　　What is the difference between related industries and the European Commission?

　　China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Mechanical and Electrical Products is the industry defense party of this investigation, and Sun Xiaohong, as the secretary general of the professional committee of automobile internationalization of this chamber of commerce, is very familiar with this investigation. He said that countervailing investigations are basically initiated by industry applications. This is because only the industry will directly feel that a country’s competitive products may pose a threat to its own industry, and from the perspective of worrying about the damage to its own interests, it will put forward the investigation demand and launch a survey with substantial support.

　　What is the reason for the initiation of the European Commission? It is the European Commission’s subjective judgment that China’s electric vehicle industry is "threatening".

　　Sun Xiaohong said that in history, there was almost no precedent for the European Commission to initiate countervailing investigations.

　　In the subsequent investigation process, there are also many unreasonable places.

　　China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Mechanical and Electrical Products used three words to describe this survey — —lackFairness, objectivity and transparency.

　　First of all, it is unfair sampling.

　　The three companies selected by the European Commission are SAIC, Geely and BYD. The European Commission did not give a convincing reason why these three companies were selected.

　　Hao Jie, a researcher at the Institute of Foreign Economic Research of the National Development and Reform Commission, said,In order to achieve the preset goal, construct and exaggerate the so-called "subsidy" project, the European Commission ignored the WTO rules, abandoned the maximum representative standard of export volume, excluded European and American enterprises with the highest export volume from the sampling, and only selected local enterprises in China. The sampling standard was irregular, the process was opaque and the result was unfair.

　　According to relevant statistics, the share of China brands in the European electric vehicle market is about 8%, and the proportion of these three companies will only be less.

　　We don’t know where the "threat" in the mouth of the European Commission comes from.

　　In the face of such a "threat", the European Commission requested the survey information provided by China electric vehicle enterprises,Extremely harsh.

　　More than 200 affiliated companies of the three sampled China enterprises were asked to submit questionnaires, and more than 100 supplementary questionnaires were answered, and the on-the-spot verification was conducted with the European Commission for several months. Both the time and the sample size of the survey are rare in Sun Xiaohong’s impression.

　　According to the preliminary findings released, the tax rates levied by the European Commission on three China car companies ranged from 17.4% to 38.1%, and the gap was large, but the European Commission has not yet given an explanation.

　　Sun Xiaohong told Lord Tan,China enterprises report that the European side is investigating.Ask them to provide the formula of the battery.

　　According to his understanding, many of the information that the European Commission requires China enterprises to provide areInformation or data involving enterprise privacy, business secrets, core technologies, etc..

　　These are the core competitiveness of China’s electric vehicle industry. The European Union’s electric vehicles can’t compete with China’s electric vehicles. Does the European Commission want to grab them?

　　Sun Xiaohong said that what is even more opaque and unreasonable is that the EU also uses the data collected by itself to supplement the data that they can’t get. Whether these data are objective and true is not their consideration.

　　Throughout the investigation, the European Commission never made a substantive response to the Chinese defense.

　　Sun Xiaohong said that during several rounds of investigations and hearings, China’s position and concerns have never been considered by the European Commission. It seems that they do not attach importance to communication, and their attention has always been focused on completing the investigation and doing what they want.

　　In the face of such an investigation, the Chinese side also described it in one sentence:

　　It is naked protectionism, creating and escalating trade frictions, undermining fair competition in the name of maintaining fair competition, and the biggest unfairness.

　　In the face of such acts, China must of course take measures to counter them.

　　In fact, this is not the first time that China has faced a countervailing investigation from Europe.

　　According to professional organizations, since the EU launched the first countervailing investigation against China in 2010, up to now, the EU has launched more than a dozen countervailing investigations against China.

　　Among them, the most well-known is the anti-subsidy and anti-dumping investigation initiated by the European Union against China’s photovoltaic industry.

　　China’s photovoltaic manufacturing enterprises mainly export. At that time, Europe was the main export market for China’s photovoltaic enterprises.

　　In this case, the EU plans to impose a 47.6% tariff on China in the preliminary ruling, which is undoubtedly to shut out the photovoltaic industry in China.

　　After the news was released, China and Europe held several rounds of intergovernmental negotiations. In the end, the EU terminated its own action of imposing tariffs.

　　China government will firmly defend the legitimate rights and interests of China enterprises. For enterprises in China, if the actions of the European side harm their own interests, enterprises in China will also issue a voice to safeguard their own rights and interests.

　　According to industry sources,The Chinese side is advancing the relevant procedures to increase the provisional tariff on the import of large-displacement gasoline vehicles.

　　Not long ago, people in the automobile industry in China have been calling for an increase in the provisional tariff on the import of large-displacement vehicles to promote the realization of the goal of "double carbon".

　　Large-displacement vehicles refer to gasoline vehicles with engine displacement greater than 2.5 liters.

　　China Passenger Transport Association has made a special calculation. At present, the total amount of passenger cars with a displacement of more than 2.5 liters exported from Europe to China every year has reached 18 billion US dollars. This figure is higher than the amount of electric vehicles exported by China to Europe in 2023.

　　If China raises the temporary tariff rate,European brands such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz will be the first to be hit, which also means that European automobile exports to China will be hit..

　　Cui Fan, an expert in international trade at the University of International Business and Economics, told Tan Zhu that the industry has called for China to increase the import tariff on large-displacement vehicles to 25%. If China takes such action, it will increase within the scope of China’s commitment to the World Trade Organization and it is fully in line with WTO rules.

　　In addition to the automobile industry, Tan learned that China is expected to announce the preliminary ruling on the anti-dumping investigation of imported brandy originating in the European Union at the end of August.

　　Last year, china alcoholic drinks association formally submitted an application for anti-dumping investigation to the Ministry of Commerce on behalf of the domestic brandy industry, and the Ministry of Commerce initiated an investigation in January this year.

　　How important the China market is to the European brandy industry, one data is enough to illustrate the problem:

　　According to the customs data, the China market has become the key to support the sales of European brandy, while the sales in other markets around the world have obviously declined. From January to September last year, EU brandy exports to China increased by more than one fifth year-on-year.

　　Cui Fan said that China and the European Union are both members of the World Trade Organization, and they are also members of the multi-party temporary appeal arbitration arrangement. They can also conduct pleadings through the dispute settlement mechanism and deal with issues under the framework of the WTO.

　　That is to say,There are many tools and means that China can use from the announcement of the preliminary ruling results by the European Union to the final ruling.

　　Zhang Monan, an expert from China International Economic Exchange Center, just finished his visit to Europe. She told Tan Zhu that she also talked about countervailing issues with government officials in Germany, Belgium and other countries. According to her observation, European countries are more worried about China’s countermeasures after imposing tariffs on China.

　　Zhang Monan said that at present, it is only a preliminary ruling disclosure, and temporary tariffs will be imposed on July 4, and there is still a reserved period for China enterprises and EU member States to raise objections.

　　If most EU countries object, these tariffs will not be implemented.

　　Now, there is still some time to make a ruling. It is not too late to mend, which also means that the European side still has the opportunity to return to the right track.

　　What is the right track, within Europe, is not unclear.

　　A noteworthy detail is that Germany, Hungary, Sweden and other countries expressed their opposition at the first time after the news that the European Commission decided to impose temporary countervailing duties on electric vehicles imported from China came out.

　　These countries are precisely the countries in the forefront of cooperation between the EU and China in the field of new energy vehicles.

　　What is in line with the interests of these countries, we can see some clues from the statement of Qi Puce, chairman of the German car company BMW Group.

　　Tsipce said that increasing tariffs will hinder the development of European car companies and will also harm Europe’s own interests. Trade protectionism is bound to trigger a chain reaction — — Respond to tariffs with tariffs and replace cooperation with isolation.

　　The reason why European car companies are worried about the decision of the European Commission to increase tariffs has a background that cannot be ignored:

　　Wei Qijia, a researcher at the National Information Center of the National Development and Reform Commission, pointed out that,In recent years, EU companies such as BMW, Volkswagen and Faurecia have continuously increased their new energy vehicle business in China and acquired key technologies such as batteries and intelligence. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited, Weilai, BYD and other China enterprises have also set up factories in German and Hungarian, helping to enhance the competitiveness of the EU electric vehicle industry.

　　In the era of globalization, only by exerting comparative advantages can countries achieve better development. Although China and Europe have competition, they have more cooperation.

　　The win-win situation under cooperation is not only reflected in the automobile industry — — Strengthening cooperation with China in the field of new energy vehicles is also conducive to Europe’s response to climate change and green economic transformation.

　　According to the data of European Transport and Environment Association, 19.5% (about 300,000 vehicles) of electric vehicles sold in Europe in 2023 were produced in China. According to the estimation that each electric vehicle can reduce carbon by about 1.66 tons per year, it is equivalent to reducing carbon by 498,000 tons per year.

　　The EU has always prided itself as the "forerunner" of global green transformation. The European Commission’s decision to impose tariffs on China’s electric vehicles will not only hinder the pace of its automobile industry transformation, but also damage its image as a "pioneer" in green transformation.

　　In fact, even the European media themselves are saying that it is ridiculous for the EU to ask consumers to switch to electric vehicles while trying to stop the supply of cost-effective electric vehicles.

　　The relevant person in charge of the National Development and Reform Commission said,The combination will benefit both sides, and the fight will hurt both sides. The automobile industries in China and Europe are highly complementary, and the cooperation between the two sides has a foundation, space and prospects. China actively supports the fair competition of automobiles in various countries and maintains the stability of the global automobile industry chain supply chain. However, if the EU insists on imposing tariffs on China’s electric vehicles, ignoring the appeals of its own industry, basic market rules and WTO rules, and undermining the cooperation foundation of China-EU automobile industry, China will take all necessary measures to safeguard the legitimate rights of China enterprises.

　　Whether to choose a win-win situation or to harm others rather than benefit oneself, the EU still has time to think.

In the vast sea of new energy vehicles, pure electric SUV is leading the trend of future travel with its excellent practicality, comfort and intelligent technology, and is increasingly favored by young consumers. Today, we are fortunate to have invited three high-profile pure electric SUV models-BYD EV, Extreme Fox Alpha T5 and. They are not only the concentrated display of their respective brands’ technical strength, but also a brave exploration and practice of the dream of green travel. At the same time, these three pure electric SUV models are also different in technical concept, brand camp and design ideas, so who is the better choice that is more popular with consumers?

To be fair, we chose BYD Song PLUS Champion Edition EV 605KM Flagship PLUS, Extreme Fox Alfa T5 660 MAX and Kia EV5 720 Land for comparison.

Long battery life, great power! Who is more brilliant in the three power systems?

Different from the engine, gearbox and chassis of fuel vehicles, for pure electric vehicles, the battery, motor and electronic control system are the core components that most affect the performance and quality of the whole vehicle. Next, let’s go straight to the subject and see how these three players perform in this respect.

Byd song PLUS EVIt has a total motor power of 160kW and a maximum motor torque of 330N·m, but the maximum speed is only 175km/h, but it is enough for urban traffic lights, high-speed overtaking and other scenes. In addition, BYD’s housekeeping blade battery technology has better durability, safety and lower maintenance cost. At the same time, the 605km CTLC endurance performance is not a problem for daily use, and its practicality is better guaranteed.

Polar Fox Alpha T5The total power and maximum torque of the motor reached 200kW and 360N·m, respectively, but the maximum speed was only 180km/h, and the actual dynamic performance was not significantly different from that of Song PLUS. However, due to the adoption, the charging speed of the polar fox Alpha T5 is relatively faster, the fast charging time is only 0.28 hours, and the battery life has reached 660km, making it easier to cope with long-distance driving. However, the stability and safety are slightly worse, and more attention should be paid to daily car use and maintenance.

Participating in the comparisonKia EV5With the maximum motor torque of 160kW and the maximum motor torque of 310N·m, the power parameters are not brilliant among the three models, but thanks to the more advanced E-GMP platform and the super-large battery of 88.1kwh, the EV5 has a maximum speed of 185km/h and a long battery life of 720km. The actual dynamic performance is the best for three cars, and the advanced, stable and high efficiency of the three-electric system are relatively better.

Unlocking richer usage scenarios whose space practicality is better?

After talking about the feeling of driving, how do these three pure electric SUVs that are biased towards household needs feel when sitting up? Let’s continue to look down.

Thanks to the body size of 4785×1890×1660mm and the wheelbase performance of 2765mm,Song PLUS EVIt can provide users with ample interior space performance, especially leg space performance. At the same time, the rear row of Song PLUS EV adopts flat floor design to further alleviate the fatigue of long-distance travel. When the trunk is opened, the trunk space of Song PLUS EV is relatively regular, and the trunk cover supports two-stage adjustment, which fully meets the car demand in different scenarios.

Although the body length of 4690mm is not as long as that of Song PLUS EV,Polar Fox Alpha T5However, it has a body width of 1936mm and a wheelbase performance of 2845mm, and the passenger’s lateral seating space and leg space are relatively more relaxed. However, the shorter body length and the longer wheelbase have sacrificed the storage space in the trunk. Under normal conditions, the storage space in the trunk is only 400L, which is generally practical.

At first glance,EV5The advantage in size is not obvious, but the body height of 1715mm brings more head space than the other three players. In addition, KIA EV5 has a trunk volume of 513L and a front trunk volume of 67L, and the rear seats support 6: 4 flat folding, which can immediately expand a flat 1718L super-large space. At the same time, the configuration of the 5.4L central drawer, the drawer below the center console+hidden hook, and the multi-scene expansion table in the trunk also fully demonstrated EV5′ s powerful storage capacity, and its practicability was better than that of the other two players.

Intelligent configuration has its own advantages. Who can stand out from the top three?

Nowadays, with the large-scale promotion of electrification and intelligence of automobiles, consumers’ cognition and usage habits of automobiles have also changed significantly, not only with strong power and comfortable driving, but also with higher requirements for intelligent experience. The concept of automobile is gradually changing from a means of transportation to a multi-functional intelligent mobile terminal.

In terms of intelligence, participating in the comparisonSong PLUS EV Equipped with DiLink intelligent interconnection system, such functions as conventional speech recognition, OTA upgrade, Wifi hotspot, car networking, remote control and so on are all equipped. In terms of intelligent driving safety, Song PLUS is equipped with L2 intelligent driving assistance system, which covers conventional intelligent driving functions such as parallel line assistance, lane keeping assistance, full-speed adaptive cruise, lane keeping and so on, and can basically cover various road conditions for commuting and long-distance travel in urban areas.

By contrast,Polar Fox Alpha T5The functions of α-OS intelligent interconnection system are relatively richer. In addition to the conventional functions, it also has high-level intelligent configurations such as continuous speech recognition, four-zone speech control, and visible-to-talk, which makes it more intelligent. In terms of intelligent driving configuration, although the L2-level intelligent driving assistance system of Extreme Fox Alpha T5 has added automatic lane change assistance and start reminding functions, it is more convenient to drive in urban areas, but automatic parking and remote parking are not standard. At the same time, the number of standard ultrasonic radars is only 8, which makes it slightly difficult for novices to drive.

The last contestant to appear isKia EV5In terms of intelligent configuration, Kia Connect intelligent interconnection system integrates rich functions such as remote control, emergency rescue, vehicle diagnosis, etc. The new generation ccNC intelligent interconnection entertainment system covers dozens of localized practical apps, which fully meets the car habits of domestic users.

In terms of intelligent driving assistance, in addition to the conventional intelligent driving assistance configuration, KIA EV5 is also equipped with more advanced intelligent driving safety configurations such as HDA highway assistance, NSCC navigation-based intelligent endurance control, and DAW driver attention warning. In addition, it is equipped with two intelligent driving assistance configurations specially developed for parking scenes, namely, remote intelligent parking assistance II and parking collision prevention assistance, which further reduces the driving difficulty.

Write at the end:

As a popular pure electric SUV model, the performance of the three players is remarkable. Song PLUS EV benefits from the use of blade batteries and has obvious advantages in the stability and reliability of the three-electric system. Extreme Fox Alpha T5 is more suitable for users’ needs in terms of experience and intelligence, and its intelligent configuration is more abundant. Kia EV5 has no obvious partiality in all aspects, and it has achieved a very balanced consideration in terms of intelligence, safety, space utilization and three electric systems.

In addition, if you buy Kia EV5 now, you can enjoy a comprehensive benefit gift worth 40,000 yuan, and the subsidy for car trade-in is 20,000 yuan, and the comprehensive benefit can reach 60,000 yuan! BYD Song PLUS EV has brought four surprise gifts to consumers, such as glory rejuvenation gift, glory smart gift, glory worry-free gift and glory charging gift, and the replacement subsidy can reach up to 25,000 yuan. When you buy the Extreme Fox Alfa T5, you can enjoy heavy surprises such as all-in-one cash gift, all-in-one peer financial gift and all-in-one advanced rights gift. The cash discount can reach 31,888 yuan! The welfare policies of the three players are different. In contrast, Kia EV5 makes more profits. At the same time, as a mainstream joint venture brand, Kia EV5 is more reassuring in terms of product quality. For family users who pursue stable and reliable quality, EV5 is undoubtedly a better solution.

Business news on January 05

According to the commodity market analysis system of the business community, in 2023, the external market was dominated by negative interest, and the terminal demand was sluggish. The domestic palm oil market continued to slide, and the overall weak oscillation dominated the whole year, with a drop of over 14%. At the beginning of the year, the average market price of palm oil was 8356 yuan/ton. On December 31st, the average market price of palm oil was 7120 yuan/ton, down 14.79%. The highest price in the whole year is only 8406 yuan/ton, which is more than 7800 yuan/ton compared with the record high price of palm oil of 16240 yuan/ton in 2022.

In 2023, the domestic palm oil market as a whole can be divided into two stages. In the first half of the year, the domestic palm oil market rose and fell, and after several rounds of ups and downs, the overall oscillation fell by 9.31%. In the second half of the year, domestic palm oil also oscillated and fell mainly, and the market continued to rise and fall, with an overall decline of 6.04%.

According to the annual comparison chart of domestic palm oil from 2019 to 2023, it can be seen that palm oil is in a middle market in 2023, which is higher than that in 2019 and 2020, and there is a certain gap compared with that in 2021 and 2023. Especially in the first half of 2022, palm oil can be said to be at a historical high, and its price has hit record highs. It began to decline in the second half of the year and fell to the same level in 2021 in the fourth quarter.

In 2024, can palm oil get rid of the drag, bottom out and usher in a turning point? Let’s analyze it together.

Supply side:Domestic palm oil mainly depends on imports, and the import quantity of palm oil has a great influence on the market. Since 2018, domestic palm oil imports have been rising. In 2019, domestic palm oil imports were the highest, reaching 5.61 million. In 2020 and 2021, the import volume was similar, with more than 4.6 million tons. In 2022, domestic palm oil imports were the least, only 3.41 million tons. Domestic palm oil is estimated to be 4.6 million tons in 2023, which is at a high level. Domestic palm oil will remain high in 2024.

Because the domestic palm oil import volume dropped sharply in 2022, the market also reached a record high. In 2020 and 2023, palm oil imports were high, and the market performance was poor and weak. Although the import volume of palm oil was relatively high in 2021, palm oil, as a substitute for soybean oil, was supported by the power cut and shutdown of soybean oil plants, and the market continued to rise. Since 2019, domestic imports have been increasing, and the low level in 2022 is caused by special events. In 2024, normally, domestic palm oil imports will remain at a high level, which will suppress the palm oil market.

futuresThe spot trend of palm oil in China is relatively close. Because of its dependence on imports, the spot market fluctuates more strongly. Because the main producers of palm oil are Malaysia and Indonesia, the palm oil production in Malaysia and Indonesia also affects the trend of futures market. Palm oil production is seasonal. March-October is the increase cycle of palm oil, and November-February is the decrease cycle.

It can be seen from the comparison chart between 2021 and 2023 that in 2021, the spot market of palm oil continued to rise, with the highest increase in the third quarter, which was a cycle of increasing production. Due to the power outage of soybean oil plants in that year, there was a gap in palm oil supply, and the spot market of palm oil continued to rise. In 2022, the production reduction cycle of Malay palm oil in the first quarter, coupled with the continuous decline in palm oil imports, the spot market in the future has been rising all the way to the second quarter, with the highest price exceeding 16,200 yuan/ton, a record high. In the third quarter, it entered the palm oil production cycle, which was dominated by negative interest, and the current market was weak and fell to 2023. In 2023, the supply of palm oil was loose, the import volume was high, and the current market continued to be weak. In 2023, the domestic palm oil market has fallen to the bottom. In 2024, the overall palm oil market is better than that in 2023. Malaysia’s palm oil production is still cyclical, with long and short factors intertwined, and the futures spot trend is relatively consistent, with the overall oscillation rising.

Demand side:In 2021 and 2022, the catering industry as a whole was under pressure, the prosperity declined, the global consumption demand of oil and fat industry was poor, and the centralized consumption of domestic catering industry was greatly reduced, which was bad for palm oil market. In 2021, the demand for palm oil will have a certain limiting effect on the palm oil market, and the soybean oil market will continue to rise in 2021 and 2022. In 2023, the tourism industry improved, the catering industry prospered, and the demand showed a certain degree of recovery. However, the import volume of palm oil remained high, and the palm oil market continued to be weak and consolidated in 2023. In 2024, with the continuous recovery of tourism, concentrated consumption increased, the terminal catering industry was supported by rigid demand, and the demand side was favorable for palm oil.

Li Bing, an agricultural product analyst of the business community, believes that the palm oil market has fallen to a low point in 2023 and continues to weaken. In 2024, the supply pressure is still there, palm oil production in major producing countries is bullish, and demand is picking up. In the long-short game, there is still a turning point in the palm oil market in 2024, and the overall market will be higher than that in 2023, which will usher in a big rise in the palm oil production reduction cycle, and the first half will be better than the second half.

　　(Article Source: Business Society)

　　On August 9th, General Anatoly Nagovitsyn, Deputy Chief of Staff of Russian Armed Forces, said in Moscow that Russia and Georgia were not at war. He confirmed that 12 soldiers of Russian peacekeeping forces were killed, 150 were injured and two Russian planes were destroyed in the conflict. From the evening of the 7th to the morning of the 8th, armed clashes broke out again between Georgian troops and armed men in South Ossetia near Tskhinvali, the capital of South Ossetia, causing many deaths and injuries. China News Agency issued Tian Bing photo

　　The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on the 20th, saying that the establishment of an anti-missile base in Poland by the United States caused distrust and damaged European security. Nogovitsyn, deputy chief of staff of the Russian armed forces, said that Poland would allow the United States to deploy an anti-missile system in Poland, which would make Poland a legitimate target for Russian military attacks, including nuclear strikes. This tough attitude of Russia has once again attracted the attention of the West.

　　Maintain rear security

　　The conflict between Russia and Georgia over South Ossetia reflects Russia’s tough stance on the centrifugal tendency of CIS countries. As the main successor of the Soviet Union, Russia has always regarded the CIS countries as its own sphere of influence and the rear area of security. However, Georgia’s stance of "leaving Russia’s sphere of influence" to join NATO has made Russia extremely dissatisfied.

　　Not only that, but Ukraine has also frequently attacked Russia. On 13th, Ukrainian President Yushchenko signed an order to restrict the movement of Russian Black Sea Fleet in Uzbekistan. On the 16th, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry issued another statement, saying that it intends to carry out anti-missile cooperation with western countries. This move aroused strong dissatisfaction from Russia and declared that it would withdraw from the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Russia and Ukraine.

　　Previously, when the three Baltic countries asked to join NATO, Russia’s response was not so strong. The British media pointed out that diplomatic wording like Russia was unimaginable a few years ago. In the 1990s, the Kremlin was still far from being able to withstand such international pressure, relying on international credit institutions economically and eager to integrate into the "West". Now, Russian "patriotism" has been re-established, and many people think that Russia does not need to imitate the West.

　　Be tough on the west

　　Russia is rich in oil and natural gas resources. In recent years, the high oil price has brought rich foreign exchange income to Russia, and Russia’s national strength and military strength have been restored and enhanced. With the improvement of economic strength, Russia is also adjusting its foreign policy towards western countries.

　　Regarding the deployment of missile defense systems by the United States in the Czech Republic and Poland, the Russian Foreign Minister said that Russia would take "military and technological" retaliatory actions. Although US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on the 15th that the US anti-missile system in Eastern Europe is "not aimed at any country", Russia believes that the purpose of the US anti-missile system in Eastern Europe is aimed at Russia.

　　In the face of America’s "poaching" action, Russia has also played the idea of American backyard. On August 4th, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin pointed out: "Russia needs to restore its position in Cuba and other countries." In addition, Russia has also deployed anti-missile missiles in Syria, and established a unified air defense system with Belarus. It also plans to resume its overseas garrison, which is quite similar to the taste of the United States. Some analysts pointed out that the implementation of a tough foreign policy marks the revival of Russia and proves that Russia is beginning to regain its superpower status.

　　New oriental policy

　　Unlike its tough stance on the West, Russia frequently shows its kindness to the East. On July 15th, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev approved the Concept of Russian Foreign Policy. The conception points out that the most important aspect of Russian foreign policy towards Asia is to develop friendly relations with China and India.

　　Prime Minister Putin first indicated that he would attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, which was not only a support for the host country of the Olympic Games, but also a strong support for China, a key strategic partner. In addition, the territorial issue between China and Russia, which has always been controversial, has also been resolved. On July 21st, China’s Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov jointly signed the Protocol on Supplementary Narration between the Government of People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Government of the Russian Federation on the Eastern Section of the Sino-Russian Boundary and its annexes.

　　In addition, the cooperation between Russia and India in military research and development has reached an unprecedented level. The two countries have not only jointly developed high-precision weapons, but also jointly built multi-purpose transport aircraft and the fifth-generation multi-role fighter. Moreover, Russia has also established a non-strategic anti-missile system in India.

　　In addition to the traditional diplomatic focus, Russia has also begun to focus on Southeast Asia and Africa. With the continuous improvement of Russia’s economic situation and the continuous stability of the domestic political situation, Russia’s foreign policy has also shown more confidence. Mikheyev, an expert at the Russian Institute of World Economics and Politics, said: "We can see that Russia is now pursuing a gradual and more active foreign policy. At the same time, Russian diplomacy has been very tough in many cases. "

Editor: Wang Wenying

A few days ago, some media exposed the newly released 2025 Changan Ford L on the eve of Guangzhou Auto Show, which caused a lot of heated discussion in the car circle.

Generally speaking, the change of Sharp L is more like a "precision strike", mainly focusing on configuration upgrade and some details optimization, and the price has also been adjusted. The entry fee has also dropped by 3,000 yuan, and the starting price has reached 226,800 yuan.

Read the cold first to draw the key information for your reference. First of all, in terms of appearance, the wheel hub style has been upgraded, and the top model also uses more cool two-color wheels.

In the interior part, the top model has increased the choice of two-color and white interior, and the seat has been redesigned to improve the comfort; In terms of configuration, it was upgraded to a 540-degree panoramic image and decentralized to the luxury model; In terms of power, it continues the current 2.0T fuel and 2.0T powertrains.

Specifically, this time I experienced the hybrid ST-Line version. In addition to the eye-catching "ST-Line" logo on the door, what attracted me most was the set of wheels with bright black/silver colors, which was full of sports.

The size is still 19 inches, with 255/60 R19 tires, the visual effect is quite full. In other respects, the design of the current model is basically continued, and the large-size air intake grille and sharp headlights are still very imposing.

Entering the car, the 27-inch 4K huge central control panel is still the focus of the whole interior, and the sense of technology is bursting. This ST-Line version uses a black interior with red stitching to create a sporty atmosphere. The wrapping and support of the seat are not bad, and you won’t feel too tired after a long ride.

Speaking of configuration, the biggest highlight of this change is the upgrade and decentralization of the 540-degree panoramic image. This function is definitely a gospel for novice drivers, which can provide a more comprehensive vision and effectively reduce the risk of rubbing.

Moreover, the top model is also equipped with HUD head-up display, which can display information such as speed and navigation, further improving driving safety.

In terms of power, the hybrid ST-Line version I experienced is equipped with a 2.0T system. The overall performance of this power system is still very good, with rapid start, smooth acceleration and low fuel consumption.

The maximum power of 2.0T engine is 202kW (275hp) and the peak torque is 405nm. The maximum power of the motor is 140 kW (190 HP) and the peak torque is 320 Nm. In actual driving, the power output is very linear and there is no obvious sense of frustration. The smoothness of E-CVT gearbox is also commendable.

Of course, the 2025 Sharp L is not perfect. For example, its third row space performance is still relatively cramped, and it is only suitable for short-distance rides or emergency use. In addition, although the 27-inch central control panel is cool, the logic of some functions is slightly complicated in actual operation, which requires a certain learning cost.

Finally, talk about its competitors. In the joint venture medium-sized SUV market with the price of 200,000-300,000, Sharp L has quite a few opponents, such as,, and so on.

In contrast, the advantages of Sharp L are more fashionable design, richer technology configuration and stronger power performance. But its disadvantages are also obvious, that is, the brand influence is slightly inferior and the space in the third row is insufficient.

So what do riders think of the 2025 Sharp L? What do you think of its change this time?

Personally, I feel that this change of the 2025 Sharp L is quite sincere. The configuration upgrade, detail optimization and price adjustment all reflect Ford’s determination to enhance product competitiveness. If you don’t have high requirements for space and pay attention to technology configuration and dynamic performance, then Sharp L is still a worthy choice.

Finally, add some information about the hybrid model E-CVT gearbox. Many riders may not know much about E-CVT. In fact, it is different from the traditional CVT gearbox. E-CVT mainly relies on planetary gear sets and motors to realize power distribution and stepless speed change, which is more efficient and reliable. Simply put, it can not only ensure a smooth driving experience, but also give consideration to fuel economy.

[Autohome Baoding Discount Promotion Channel] Recently, a large number of preferential promotions have been launched in Baoding, with a maximum discount of 28,000 yuan and a minimum starting price of only 188,600 yuan. If you are interested in buying eπ 008, you may wish to seize this preferential opportunity and click "Check the car price" in the quotation form to strive for higher discounts.

The Eπ 008 has attracted a lot of attention with its unique front face design, which adopts streamlined contours and sharp lines, highlighting a modern and futuristic feel. Its air intake grille design is unique, using a dense mesh structure, which not only has visual impact, but also ensures a good heat dissipation effect. In terms of overall style, the Eπ 008 is mainly simple and atmospheric, combining technology and sports, showing a fashionable and dynamic temperament.

eπ008作为一款豪华SUV，其车身尺寸为5002*1972*1732mm，轴距达到了3025mm，展现出大气磅礴的车身线条。前轮距和后轮距均为1650mm，确保了车辆的稳定性和操控性。轮胎规格统一为265/45 R21，搭配独特的21英寸轮圈，进一步提升了车辆的运动感和豪华感。

eπ008的内饰风格集时尚与科技于一体，整体布局简洁而富有现代感。方向盘采用皮质包裹，手感舒适，还支持手动上下及前后调节，能够满足不同驾驶者的需求。15.6英寸的中控屏幕占据视觉中心，集成了多媒体系统、导航、电话、空调等多种功能，并通过语音识别控制系统实现便捷操作。座椅采用仿皮材质，主驾驶和副驾驶座椅具备加热、通风功能，并且主驾驶位还配备了头枕扬声器，提升了乘坐体验。此外，座椅还支持电动记忆功能，可以为每位乘客提供个性化的乘坐体验。第二排座椅同样支持多方向调节，包括前后、靠背、腿托的调节，使乘客可以根据自身需求调整最佳坐姿。同时，前排和后排分别配备了2个和3个USB/Type-C接口，确保了手机等电子设备的充电便利性。

eπ008搭载了一台1.5T的四缸涡轮增压发动机，最大功率为108kW，最大扭矩为210N·m。这台发动机在高效的动力输出和燃油经济性之间取得了平衡，为驾驶者提供了充沛的动力。搭配电动车单速变速箱，进一步提升了车辆的动力响应速度和驾驶乐趣。

汽车之家车主表示，外观是他最喜欢的部分，他认为eπ008非常大气，适合个人喜好，尤其是白色车漆，既大气又无需额外加钱。

The driving recorder is an indispensable device on a vehicle. It is useless at ordinary times, but has a big role in critical moments. Back in the day, there was no driving recorder on the vehicle, so I bought, installed and tested several products by myself, and finally successfully used the device, which was fixed on the front windshield with a suction cup. After exposure to the sun, the suction cup often falls off. Over time, the suction cup ages and often falls off the glass. It is very inconvenient to use. Well now, buying a car comes standard with a driving recorder, which is much more comfortable. Our driving recorder (camera) is behind the rearview mirror in the car. (Illustration)

I wanted to copy the content in it a few times, but I couldn’t operate it. I asked a question in the exclusive service group. Answer: Under the steering wheel, there is a place where the driving recorder card is, press it to pop up and use it to read. I tried it, but I couldn’t take it off at all. (Old free is like this) (illustration)

Once to the full-function center, by the way, let the master operate it. It turns out that the new free no longer needs to take the card and read the card, and can be directly copied to the U disk.

Click from the screen: Settings — Driving Recorder to open the interface of the Driving Recorder

1. Recording The first icon indicates that: Recording is in progress, you can click "Start Recording" to record at the same time as recording (the default is not recording). Generally, there is no sound in video recording, only emergency video has sound 2. View the content of the driving recorder The second icon: Open all video recordings, which are named according to the year, month, day – hour and second. (For example, 20240527_102046 is 10:20:46 am on May 27) It is convenient to find the content you need. View emergency video content: There is general video playback/emergency video playback, you can switch

3. Normal maintenance (1). Unneeded emergency video recordings can be deleted. Generally, emergency video recordings will not cover emergency video recordings, and they are stored in different regions. When the emergency video storage area is full, there will be a prompt (2). Export in time. If necessary general driving video videos need to be exported, operate in time. Otherwise, it is easy to be overwritten by the back video. Click "Select" to select a certain video. At the same time, options such as: delete, move, and import a U disk appear. Select "Import U disk". (You need to insert a U disk under the wireless charging module of the mobile phone in advance)

4. Driving recorder settings The 3rd icon: Can be set: Recording time: 1min 3min 5min Gravity sensitivity settings: high, medium, low (illustration)

5. Take a picture in front and press the camera icon on the right side of the steering wheel to take a picture in front of the car. After the photo is successful, the interface will turn off by itself. You can also click "Camera" from the screen to enter:

(Illustration) The five icon functions of the interface are: album, photo, video, loop switching between the front and rear cameras in the car, and the last one is to add a logo in the lower right corner of the photo. Select the corresponding function and click the screen to take a photo or video. 7. For the finished photos, you can view the management center through the app — album:

Novices must play with the driving recorder, so as not to be in a hurry and panic!

"550,000 buy a luxury SUV, but I regret it!"

Have you heard the expression "buying a car is like buying a watch"?

That’s right, the "you can afford a car, not necessarily a watch" meme.

But what I want to say today is: you can afford a watch, but not necessarily a car!

What do you mean? Don’t worry, just listen to me slowly.

A few days ago, my normally low-key little boy suddenly posted a car key at Moments.

At first glance, I thought it was some weird high-tech product. Take a closer look, man!

This is the benchmark for luxury SUVs! As a veteran melon eater, I immediately opened my calculator:

550,000 start, 4-wheel drive, 2.5L hybrid, 21-inch wheels…

Good guy, this configuration is properly to show off the rhythm of wealth!

Without saying a word, I immediately sent a message to Fa Xiao: "Brother, you are rich! This car has to be small 700,000 right?"

Unexpectedly, he replied: "How is it possible, 470,000 will get it after the discount."

I was taken aback.

470,000?? Or RX?

Is there something wrong with this? Are they counterfeit products?

Suspicious, I decided to see for myself what the devil was about this "cheap" luxury car.

The next morning, I went downstairs to Fa Xiao’s house.

From a distance, a silver SUV was parked there, shining brightly in the sun.

Take a closer look, good guy, this aura, this appearance, a proper first-line luxury brand style!

The bezel-less spindle grille is very domineering, and the two sides seem to be winking at me.

Look at the 21-inch rim again, tsk tsk, it’s simply a walking work of art!

I couldn’t help but sigh: What kind of SUV is this, this is clearly a moving sculpture with four wheels!

Just as I was lost in the appearance of the vehicle, I couldn’t extricate myself from it.

"How is it? Are you satisfied?" he asked with a smile.

I gave it a thumbs up. "How cool! That’s a Lexus icon!"

Fa Xiao took out the key proudly: "Let’s go, get in the car and experience it!"

After getting into the car, I realized what it meant to be "inside the universe".

7-Inch LCD instrument panel, 14-inch central control screen, plus HUD head-up display…

What kind of SUV is this, this is clearly a moving high-tech exhibition hall!

What surprises me even more is that this car actually has facial recognition capabilities!

I couldn’t help but say, "Are today’s cars so advanced that they can even recognize faces?"

Fa Xiao smiled and said, "That is, just recognizing a human face is nothing, it can also park its own car!"

I instantly felt like a bumpkin.

Just as I was immersed in the ocean of technology and couldn’t extricate myself, my little friend suddenly said something that made me fall into an ice cave:

"Actually, I kind of regret buying this car."

I was stunned: "Regret? What is there to regret about such a good car?"

Fa Xiao sighed: "Do you know what I regret the most about buying this car?"

I shook my head, confused.

"The biggest regret is… not buying it sooner!"

I almost spat out a mouthful of old blood.

"Do you know that last year, this car will cost more than 600,000! Now 470,000 can get it after the discount. If I buy it a year earlier, wouldn’t it be a loss?"

Hearing this, I finally understand what it means to "afford a watch, but not necessarily a car."

Yes, 470,000 can buy such a luxury SUV, this is simply in the luxury, luxury in the flat for ah!

Suddenly, a thought flashed through my mind:

Wait, can I also…

Looking at Fa Xiao’s complacent appearance, I secretly swore in my heart:

One day, I will also buy a car like this!

No, I want to buy better!

So…

Upon returning home, I immediately opened it.

However, looking at the prices of 700,000 to 800,000 at every turn, I suddenly felt that my eyes were black.

I silently closed the page and opened a certain Duoduo…

Friends, do you think my mentality is "looking up at the stars and stepping on watermelon rind"?

Have you ever been moved by a friend buying something?

Come and share your story with me in the comments section!

[Autohome Changsha Discount Promotion Channel] brings you the latest price reduction information. At present, this luxury car is undergoing a vigorous promotion in the Changsha market, with a maximum discount of 119,700 yuan, which makes the Jaguar XEL, which originally started at 194,800, have a more attractive price advantage. Friends who want to seize this car purchase opportunity, be sure to click the "Check Car Price" button in the quotation form to learn more about the details and get higher discounts. Don’t miss this rare opportunity, act now!

The exterior design of Jaguar XEL is full of movement and elegance. Its front face adopts the family’s iconic leopard eye LED headlights, with exquisite air intake grilles, and the streamlined body lines outline a strong sense of power. The overall style not only inherits the traditional aesthetics of Jaguar, but also integrates the fashion elements of modern cities, showing the visual effect of luxury and sports coexisting, which is unforgettable at a glance.

With its dynamic body design, the Jaguar XEL shows the perfect combination of elegance and power. Its body size is 4778mm*1850mm*1429mm, with a wheelbase of 2935mm, giving it a spacious interior space and excellent driving stability. The smooth lines on the side of the car show the unique British style of Jaguar. The distribution of the front wheelbase of 1598mm and the rear wheelbase of 1582mm ensures the balance and stability of the body. The tire size is 225/45 R18, which reflects its advanced sense and handling performance, whether it is visual effect or actual performance. Overall, the side design of the Jaguar XEL not only focuses on beauty, but also pays more attention to practicality and driver comfort.

The interior design of the Jaguar XEL is a perfect blend of luxury and technology. The refined leather steering wheel provides a comfortable grip and supports manual up, down, and front and rear adjustments, making it easy for drivers to adjust according to their needs. The center console is equipped with a large 10.2-inch screen for easy operation, integrated multimedia system, navigation and phone functions, and automatic speech recognition control to improve the convenience of driving.

In terms of seats, the Jaguar XEL is made of imitation leather, which not only focuses on comfort, but also has excellent durability. The front seats support multi-directional adjustment, including front and rear, backrest, height and waist support, to ensure the driver’s comfort for a long time. At the same time, the front seats are also equipped with heating function to bring extra warmth to the cold weather.

Overall, the interior design of the Jaguar XEL is based on practicality and luxury, and is dedicated to creating a high-quality driving experience for users.

The Jaguar XEL is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, which can reach a maximum power of 184 kilowatts, providing a strong power output for the vehicle. The maximum torque of this engine is 365 Nm, which ensures smooth acceleration during driving. Matched with an 8-speed automatic transmission, it further enhances driving comfort and efficiency.

Overall, the Jaguar XEL has won over Autohome owners with its unique design and outstanding performance. "The car is ostentatious, yet youthful, with smooth lines and a sporty feel," he said. For consumers seeking individuality and driving pleasure, the XEL is undoubtedly a luxury mid-size car worth considering.

Is the car market about to be crowded by all kinds of small trams? Don’t worry, Geely has brought a new blood to the market, and it can even be said to be the most exquisite one in the same level. It is, the pre-sale 78,800, and there are even more rare configurations in the same level.

To be honest, Star Wish is just a pure electric car, but it has a lot of space. The length of the car is more than 4 meters 1, the wheelbase is pulled to 2 meters 65, and the whole car has a room rate of 85%. Once you sit in it, the sense of space is as spacious as a small home. The rear seats are wide and thick, and it is easy for three people to sit, and it is completely uncrowded. This space performance is simply the "big eater" in the car industry, which is surprising.

When you open it, the rear motor plus rear-wheel drive, the turning is flexible, and the flight feeling is close to the ground. The charging efficiency is even better. For the 310km version, it only takes 22.8 minutes to charge the battery from 30% to 80%, and the 410km version takes a little more time, and it takes 24 minutes to get it done. This is too sweet for friends who don’t have charging piles at home.

Let’s talk about the design, Geely Star Wish’s front and cockpit are clearly distinguished, the design style is very neutral, men and women eat all the old and young, and do not pick people. There is also the Flyme Auto intelligent car system, which is very smooth to operate and has rich functions.

Star Wish can be said to be full of sincerity in terms of design, space, and driving experience, especially suitable for those friends who are new to the tram circle. With the hot new energy vehicle market, Geely Star Wish, a dark horse, may really become another leader in Geely’s new energy field. How is it, are you excited? Hurry up and test drive it!