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Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng has named an exclusive distributor in Oman, marking its fourth GCC market. The company previously entered the UAE in late 2024 through Ali & Sons and maintains a Dubai spare-parts hub with JD Logistics.
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The BlackRock Investment Institute reported that China is increasingly competing on quality rather than pure scale across advanced manufacturing and technology. In 2025, China represented 14.8% of global merchandise exports while its import share dropped to 9.8% amid deeper domestic supply integration. BlackRock maintained a neutral stance on broader Chinese equities while highlighting selective opportunities in physical AI and tech hardware.
Chinese smart electric vehicle manufacturer XPeng has appointed Mohsin Automobiles LLC as its official distributor in Oman. The agreement marks XPeng's official entry into Oman and represents its fourth market in the Gulf Cooperation Council. Mohsin Automobiles will establish a sales, showroom, and after-sales service network across the Sultanate.
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