Cui Dongshu, secretary-general of the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), said the Chinese auto industry's profitability has further declined to 4.1 percent in 2025, falling to a record low. Margins fell to just 1.8 percent in December, signaling continued pressure on profitability.
The CPCA predicts total auto sales in China in 2026 will remain broadly stable compared with 2025, while auto exports could post 10 percent year-on-year growth.




