The Industry Association said on Sept. 20 that in Jan–Aug 2026 the top 10 SUV manufacturers sold 7.218 mln units, accounting for 68.1% of total SUV sales. Changan Automobile posted a slight YoY sales decline; the other nine firms registered YoY growth of varying degrees.

The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) said it will simplify market access by optimizing entry rules, improving foundational registration laws and deepening reform of the registered-capital subscription system to lower institutional transaction costs and make firm entry easier. It will also facilitate orderly exits for long-dormant or ceased businesses to ensure market turnover. SAMR will deploy standards, price enforcement and quality supervision to curb 'involution'-style low-price internal competition and push firms to focus on quality and efficiency. Enforcement of antitrust and unfair-competition rules will be strengthened, with upgraded monopoly-risk monitoring and warning capabilities and improved efficiency of merger reviews. For platform companies, SAMR plans tighter oversight of data, algorithms, traffic and platform rules and will hold platforms accountable as gatekeepers while promoting innovation and healthy platform-economy development.

Australian Prime Minister ALBANESE met with Apple (AAPL.O) executive chairman Cook at Apple headquarters to discuss protecting children from online harm.