The special event "Applauding China's Economy — Entrepreneur Night 2026" has officially launched its endorsement platform. This initiative, introduced in 2015 by Sina Finance and other organizations, pays tribute to the entrepreneurial community.
Under the theme "Saluting the Driving Force of the New Era," the event evaluates entrepreneurs across five dimensions — innovativeness, disruptiveness, foresight, growth potential, and sustainability — to thoroughly map the development trajectory of China's economy and industries in the given year, uncover outstanding entrepreneurial role models, and promote the spirit of dedication to industry, courageous innovation, and proactive responsibility that defines entrepreneurs of the new era.
Each year at the gala, the organizing committee combines public votes and expert recommendations to ultimately invite ten entrepreneurs who have delivered exceptional performance during the year to share their entrepreneurial journeys and exchange innovative ideas.
Under the leadership of Wang Chuanfu, Chairman, Executive Director, and President of Byd Company Limited (SZSE: 002594), the company evolved from a "battery king" into the biggest dark horse among China's independent auto brands, and then into an electric vehicle pioneer — every step of its development has attracted considerable attention.
Summarizing the company's growth trajectory, he said: "Along the way, BYD has always been solving a proof problem — proving that we are right."
In 2026, he remained committed to technology as the cornerstone, leading BYD COMPANY (SEHK: 01211) to maintain its position as the global leader in new energy vehicles, with its 17 millionth new energy vehicle rolling off the production line successfully.
The company has focused on breakthroughs in its self-developed Xuanji intelligent driving chip, second-generation blade battery, and ultra-fast charging technology, while accelerating its overseas globalization strategy and building a full industrial chain advantage spanning vehicles, batteries, and energy storage.
Through hardcore independent innovation, it is driving China's new energy smart manufacturing onto the global stage, contributing to the energy transition and the building of a manufacturing powerhouse.
On October 28, Wang Chuanfu was honored with the 2026 Rao Bin Award for the Automotive Industry.
In his acceptance speech, Wang Chuanfu candidly acknowledged that BYD COMPANY-R (SEHK: 81211) had once faced a moment of crisis when its cash flow was on the verge of breaking down. "No matter what difficulties we encounter, as long as the ideal is right and the direction is right, we must persevere," he said.
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Sina Statement: All meeting transcripts are compiled from on-site stenography and have not been reviewed by the speakers. Sina publishes this article for the purpose of conveying more information and does not imply endorsement of the views expressed or confirmation of their descriptions.
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