With Gasgoo Daily, we will offer daily important automotive news in China. For those we have reported, the title of the piece will include a hyperlink, which will provide detailed information.BYD, Sinopec deepen strategic partnership to build integrated smart NEV energy ecosystemKey Highlights· On June 3, 2026, BYD and Sinopec signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement in Beijing.· The partnership centers on the development of a smart energy ecosystem. · Building on existing cooperation in refined oil supply and integrated energy station construction, the two companies will expand collaboration across three major areas:Charging Infrastructure· The two sides will promote interoperability and jointly advance BYD’s “Flash Charging China Strategy.” · Cooperation will focus on the construction and operation of BYD’s Flash charging stations across China and overseas markets.· The goal is to accelerate the transformation of the EV charging and energy replenishment ecosystem.User Ecosystem and Services· The companies will explore an integrated ecosystem combining energy services and automotive services.· Potential cooperation areas include:o Automotive aftersales serviceso Solar-energy storage-charging-inspection solutionso Membership systemso User insights and data empowerment· The partnership aims to deliver a more seamless mobility experience for vehicle owners.Supply Chain Collaboration· Cooperation will extend to upstream and downstream sectors, including:o Automotive and battery materialso Refined oil productso Energy storageo Automotive accessorieso Centralized procuremento Data intelligenceWeRide included in Southbound Stock ConnectKey Highlights· On June 3, 2026, autonomous driving technology company WeRide announced that its Hong Kong-listed shares have been officially added to the Southbound Stock Connect eligible securities list.· The inclusion will take effect on June 4, 2026.· Eligible mainland Chinese investors will be able to trade WeRide shares listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange through the Southbound Stock Connect mechanism.Strategic Significance· Southbound Stock Connect is one of the key channels linking the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong capital markets and maintains strict requirements on market capitalization, liquidity, and compliance.· The program already includes major Hong Kong-listed technology companies such as:o Tencento Alibaba Groupo Xiaomi· WeRide's inclusion is expected to:o Improve trading accessibility of its Hong Kong shareso Increase market liquidityo Expand its investor baseo Strengthen its connection with mainland capital marketsDongfeng Automobile to launch OpenVAN driverless logistics vehicle brand Key Highlights· Dongfeng Automobile Company Limited announced that it will hold the global launch event for its Dongfeng OpenVAN driverless logistics vehicle brand on June 6, 2026.· OpenVAN will become the company first standalone brand dedicated to autonomous commercial vehicles.· The company says it is among the few Chinese domestic brands capable of covering logistics scenarios ranging from last-mile delivery to industrial park operations.Brand Positioning· Open represents:o Open partnership ecosystemo Open technology platformo Open manufacturing capabilities· VAN represents:o Transport capacityo Mobile spaceo Logistics unitso Intelligent carrier platforms· The brand mission is to make logistics simpler, transportation safer, and cities greener.Product Launch· Dongfeng Automobile will unveil four L4 autonomous logistics vehicle models at the launch event.· Vehicle cargo capacities will range from 2 cubic meters to 60 cubic meters.· The product lineup will cover:o Last-mile deliveryo Urban logisticso Industrial park logisticsTechnology Partnership· Zelos serves as Dongfeng OpenVAN's strategic partner.· The two companies have jointly developed a full-stack autonomous driving system based on the OpenVAN vehicle platform.Why It Matters· BYD and Sinopec are accelerating the integration of energy infrastructure and electric mobility through nationwide ultra-fast charging deployment.· WeRide's inclusion in Southbound Stock Connect broadens its access to mainland capital and may improve liquidity for its Hong Kong-listed shares.Dongfeng's OpenVAN launch signals intensifying competition in China's autonomous commercial vehicle sector, with L4 driverless logistics solutions moving closer to large-scale deployment.