YASN International

25/05/2026

From autonomous driving to humanoid robots.

Not science fiction. Chinese automaker Li Auto has laid out a clear timeline.

📊 Phase 1: Autonomous Driving
L2 (hands-on-wheel required): 2018–2023
L3 (fully automated in specific scenarios, driver takeover required): 2023–2028
L4 (no human intervention needed): 2028–2033

📊 Phase 2: Humanoid Robots
Level equivalent to a 6‑year‑old: 2030–2035
Level equivalent to a 12‑year‑old: 2035–2040
Level equivalent to an 18‑year‑old: 2040 and beyond

🔍 What they're putting behind it
~$17 billion in annual R&D, with half directed toward AI
In‑house developed chips delivering ~9x the computing power of Tesla's HW3
Training cycle shortened from 14 days to just 1 day

📌 Why this matters
The logic is straightforward: autonomous driving technology is the foundation for humanoid robots. You have to win the first race to even qualify for the second.

A Chinese company is turning what most people only dare to imagine into concrete milestones.

22/05/2026

🚀 Do you know how many cars Chinese brands sold globally?
I came across a few numbers 👇
📊 In the 2025 global auto sales top 20, Chinese brands took six spots.
BYD and Geely made it into the top 10 — surpassing Japan in terms of brand count ✅
But here's what made me pause — the revenue side 💰
🏆 Toyota → annual net profit: over ¥230 billion
🇨🇳 BYD (leader among Chinese automakers) → around ¥30 billion
That's roughly one-seventh of Toyota's profit.
📌 Selling more doesn't mean earning more.
🤔 What's your take on this gap between sales leadership and revenue catch-up?

21/05/2026

20/05/2026

Just came across a set of numbers.
In April, China-made vehicles are expected to hit 700,000 units in monthly exports.
Among them:
Chery: 177,600 units (+102%)
BYD: 134,500 units (+71%)
SAIC: 125,000 units
Top three combined: over 430,000 units
Total national exports expected to exceed 700,000 units!

Here’s what I think is driving this:
① Oil prices have doubled — overseas buyers are actively looking for alternatives
② The technology gap between China and global markets is narrowing
③ Distribution networks built years ago are finally paying off, perfectly capturing this demand
So here’s my question for you:
Where are Chinese cars in your market?
Are we at "I’ll take a look" — or "I’d buy one" — or already "I bought one, and I’d consider another for my next car"?

19/05/2026

Do you know how to win over a Western buyer in 30 seconds?

When a buyer approaches your booth, say this:
"Can I share a 30-second commercial about our company with you?"
⏱Just 30 seconds. The buyer hears that — and knows they won't be trapped. Most will stay.

But here's the key
Western buyers don't care much about relationships upfront. They care about transactional value.

So what you say in those 30 seconds matters.
"First, I need you to know — we are not a low-cost supplier. Our customers choose us over competitors because we solve three common problems in this category:
✅ Product quality consistency
✅ Response speed on delivery
✅ Pricing transparency"
value-added supplier — not just another vendor.

18/05/2026

An exhibitor told me something that really hit home. 💡
At the last trade show, he met a buyer. They talked for over ten minutes.He went through his company introduction — twice.The buyer said, "Okay, I'll take a look," and walked away. 🚶‍♂️💨

Later, when he reviewed the conversation, he realized:
he had been talking about "we, we, we" the whole time.He didn't ask the buyer a single question. ❌🗣️

So this time, he changed his approach. When a buyer stopped by his booth, he didn't start with the product.He started with the person. 👥

He asked 5 simple questions: 🎯
1️⃣ What does your company mainly do?
2️⃣ What brings you to our booth today — what problem are you trying to solve?
3️⃣ What's your plan for this product category?
4️⃣ When are you looking to make a decision?
5️⃣ Apart from price, what matters most to you?

After just five questions, he had a clear picture: 🧠✅
Who the buyer is
What they need
How urgent it is
What they value beyond pricing

And with this approach — he landed a significant order at this show. 🏆🤝

15/05/2026

Fellow exhibitors – have you noticed something?
When you're talking to a buyer and you keep saying "we're great, we're great," they often just don't respond much. And the deal doesn't close.
An experienced exhibitor recently shared a different approach.He stopped pushing his own products. Instead, he went back to 3–5 long-term, smooth-running clients and simply asked them:
"Why did you choose us in the first place? And what has made working with us comfortable for you?"
He collected their real answers.Then, the next time he met a new buyer, he didn't say "We're good." He said:
"A client who's been with us for several years told me they chose us because we deliver on time – even during peak season, we never missed a deadline."
That's not negotiating. That's stating what already happened.
The whole conversation shifts instantly – from a sales pitch to a real discussion.

14/05/2026

Trump kicks off his China visit on May 13, 2026 – the first U.S. presidential visit to China in nine years.
Before his departure, discussions around Chinese automobiles were already underway in the U.S. The core concerns focus on two areas:
1.Data security
2.The potential impact of price competition on U.S. domestic manufacturing

Meanwhile, in a speech in Detroit at the end of January, Trump indicated that he is open to Chinese automakers building plants in the U.S. – provided they hire American workers.
Whether this stance will translate into concrete Agenda items over the next three days has yet to be officially confirmed.
Let's watch for any new developments at the intersection of the U.S. and Chinese auto industries in the coming days.

13/05/2026

What do you do when a booth visitor talks non-stop but never mentions buying?
An experienced exhibitor once shared a smooth way to handle it.
The visitor keeps talking — topics completely unrelated to business. You find a small gap and say:
"Sir, I realize we could talk for hours — maybe even more. But I really need to get back to work now. Let me reach out to you after the show."Then you extend your hand first.
This does three things:
1. It shows you're genuinely interested in talking, but work calls you away.
2. It promises follow-up — and you'll be the one to initiate.
3. The handshake signals closure. Anyone who understands business etiquette will take the cue and wrap it up.
And if someone still doesn't take the hint? Maybe they're not your ideal partner anyway.
Have you ever had a "just chatting" visitor at your booth? How did you handle it?

12/05/2026

The Golden 60 Seconds at a Trade Show Booth — Why "introducing your company" is the wrong first move

A buyer walks up to your booth. You have 60 seconds. Most exhibitors start with: "This is our company..." Data shows that by the time they finish that sentence, the buyer is already gone.

Here's what actually works — in three steps:
Step 1 — First 10 seconds: Don't speak.
Observe what materials the buyer is holding and which booths they've stopped at. That tells you their target market and interests.

Step 2 — When you open your mouth, don't introduce your company.
Lead with a product hook that matters to them. Say it in under three seconds:
"Two-year warranty, customizable materials — want to see a sample?"

Step 3 — Don't rush to hand out business cards at the peak of conversation.
Instead, ask:"After the show, everyone's busy. If I can't reach you, what's the best way to stay in touch?" A serious buyer will give you their private WhatsApp or mobile number right there. Those who say "Just email me" have a follow-up rate below 20%.

Your booth sees hundreds of buyers every day. How you use those first 60 seconds determines how many real connections you take home after the show.

11/05/2026

Speed doesn't need a full frame.
Just fragments. Just light.