Galaxy Securities says August saw a post-season production and consumption
rebound: China domestic passenger-car sales rose MoM, exports stabilised at high
levels and YoY growth remained strong. New energy vehicles (NEVs) continued to
underpin export growth; commercial-vehicle domestic demand was steady, NEV
penetration climbed to near 50%, and strong truck export growth kept
commercial-vehicle exports buoyant. Looking ahead, the market is entering a
seasonal consumption peak around "Golden September, Silver October" into
year-end; NEVs are expected to remain the main driver of domestic recovery and
elevated export growth, with vehicle sales likely to increase MoM and support
industry operating improvement in September and Q4.