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In the first half of 2026, exports of Chinese new energy vehicles (NEVs) increased by 120 percent year-on-year, reaching 2.355 million units. The figures were published by Kazinform, citing Xinhua News Agency and data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.
For context, total overseas sales of Chinese NEVs in 2025 grew by 103.7 percent to reach 2.615 million units, serving as the primary growth driver for the country's overall automotive export volume.
Chinese automakers continue to expand their global presence and enter new geographic markets. For instance, GAC Group aims to deliver 250,000 vehicles across 120 countries by the end of 2026.
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A rye-wheat loaf preserved in a freezer for 36 years has been put on public display as part of the permanent exhibition at the Deutschlandmuseum in Berlin. Dubbed "The Last Loaf of the GDR," it was originally purchased on June 26, 1990, by student Michael Hagedorn, who bought an extra loaf fearing potential food shortages amidst the economic unification of East and West Germany.
The museum's director, Robert Rückel, described the unusual artifact as a unique poignant symbol of everyday human decisions during times of monumental geopolitical change. To maintain its preserved state, the museum installed a custom refrigeration unit where the historical loaf remains permanently frozen for visitors to view.
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