Indonesia, April 27 -- Beijing (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- A report from People's Daily

In a significant shift for the global automotive industry, Chinese automakers sold nearly 27 million vehicles worldwide in 2025, surpassing Japan's approximate 25 million sales. This marks the first time China has ended Japan's 25-year reign as the global sales leader.

The milestone is underscored by three Chinese companies now ranking among the world's top ten automakers. Notably, BYD secured its position as the global leader in new energy vehicle (NEV) sales for the fourth consecutive year.

The shift has sparked a wave of online comparisons: Nokia watching Apple's rise, or Kodak facing the digital revolution.

However, the rise of Chinese automakers is n...