Editorial Policy
Last updated: May 26, 2026
iEVChina exists to bring readers worldwide accurate, timely, and contextual coverage of China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) industry and its global ripple effects. This Editorial Policy explains our standards for sourcing, fact-checking, corrections, and the labeling of sponsored or affiliate content. We follow these standards on every article we publish.
1. Editorial Independence
iEVChina operates with full editorial independence. No automaker, supplier, advertiser, sponsor, or affiliate partner is permitted to review or influence the editorial substance of an article before publication. Advertising relationships — including Google AdSense placements — are firewalled from the editorial workflow.
If we accept commercial promotion of any kind (sponsored posts, paid reviews, advertorials), it will be clearly and prominently labeled (see Section 5 below).
2. Sourcing & Attribution
Every factual claim on iEVChina should trace back to one of the following source tiers, in order of preference:
- Primary sources: Official manufacturer press releases, government policy documents, regulatory filings, court records, audited financial statements, official product specification sheets
- Tier-1 industry data: CPCA (China Passenger Car Association), CAAM, MIIT, EU Commission data, US DOT/EPA filings, IEA reports
- Reputable Chinese auto media: Autohome, D1EV, Yiche, Sohu Auto — used primarily for breaking news translation, with corroboration where possible
- International reporting: Reuters, Bloomberg, Nikkei Asia, Electrek, InsideEVs — used as cross-references
Single-source claims involving sales figures, financial data, or executive statements are clearly attributed in-text (“according to [source]”). When sources conflict, we note the discrepancy rather than pick one silently. Anonymous sources are used only when justified by newsworthiness and never for accusations against named individuals or companies.
External source links appear in-text where appropriate and in a “Source:” line at the end of every translated or derivative article, pointing to the original publication.
3. Fact-Checking Process
Before publication, every iEVChina article goes through the following checks:
- Source verification: Every numerical claim (price, range, sales volume, market share, battery capacity, charging speed, production capacity) is verified against a primary source. Original-source URLs are saved in our internal records.
- Cross-reference: For major news (factory openings, M&A, leadership changes, recalls), we confirm with at least two independent sources before publishing.
- Translation accuracy: For content adapted from Chinese-language sources, our editor re-reads the original alongside the English draft to confirm meaning, technical terminology, and any cultural/regulatory context.
- Specification sanity check: Vehicle specs are checked against manufacturer-published data sheets. Conflicting numbers between sources are flagged and resolved.
- Currency & unit conversion: RMB → USD, EUR, GBP conversions are calculated at the published exchange rate on the article date. Metric and imperial units are both shown where useful for international readers.
4. Corrections & Updates Policy
We aim to publish accurate information, but errors happen. When we discover or are notified of an error, we follow this process:
- Minor edits (typos, broken links, formatting): Fixed silently. No notice required.
- Factual corrections (incorrect numbers, names, dates, attributions): The article is corrected, and a “Correction (date): Originally stated X; corrected to Y.” note is appended at the bottom of the article.
- Substantive corrections (corrections that change the article’s conclusion or significantly alter the meaning): Same as factual corrections, plus a note added to the top of the article and, where applicable, a notice in our social channels.
- Updates & new developments (when a story evolves): A clearly labeled “Update (date):” block is added; the original article remains intact unless rendered factually incorrect.
- Retractions (extremely rare): If an article is fundamentally inaccurate, it is replaced with a retraction notice explaining what was wrong and pointing readers to corrected information.
To submit a correction request, email contact@ievchina.com with the article URL, the specific claim in question, and your source for the correct information. We aim to respond within 48 hours.
5. Sponsored Content & Affiliate Disclosure
iEVChina sometimes earns revenue through (1) Google AdSense display ads, (2) affiliate commissions on linked products, and (3) clearly labeled sponsored content. We follow strict labeling rules so readers always know what’s editorial and what’s commercial.
5.1 Display Advertising (AdSense)
Display ads are served programmatically through Google AdSense. They are visually distinct from editorial content and not selected by our editors. Ads appearing on a page do not constitute endorsement of the product or company shown.
5.2 Affiliate Links
Affiliate links — typically to charging hardware, EV accessories, or related products — earn iEVChina a small commission at no cost to you. Articles containing meaningful affiliate links display a brief disclosure at the top: “This article contains affiliate links. iEVChina may earn commission on qualifying purchases. This does not influence our editorial coverage.”
5.3 Sponsored Content
If iEVChina ever publishes paid promotional content from an automaker, brand, or partner, it will:
- Be clearly labeled “Sponsored” or “Paid Partnership” in the article title and at the top of the content
- Use a visually distinct background or banner to differentiate from editorial articles
- Disclose the sponsoring entity by name
- Be excluded from our “Best of” lists, comparisons, and rankings
- Not be promoted as editorial content on our homepage or in our newsletter
To date, iEVChina has not published any sponsored articles. If we do, this policy will be followed strictly.
6. Conflict of Interest
Editors and contributors are required to disclose any personal financial interest (stock ownership, employment, family ties, gifts) in any company they cover. Where a meaningful conflict exists, the contributor will recuse themselves from the article. If a smaller potential conflict exists, it will be disclosed in the article byline or footer.
7. AI & Automated Tools
iEVChina uses translation software and AI-assisted editing tools to accelerate workflow. However, every published article is reviewed, edited, and fact-checked by a human editor before going live. We do not publish raw AI-generated content. Where AI assists in research (e.g., summarizing a long Chinese-language source), the underlying facts are independently verified.
8. Diversity of Coverage
We aim to cover the full breadth of the Chinese EV industry — not only the largest brands. While BYD, Tesla (Shanghai), Nio, Xpeng, and Li Auto often dominate news cycles, we actively cover Zeekr, Leapmotor, GAC Aion, Geely, Chery, Hongqi, Avatr, IM, Voyah, Yangwang, Denza, Xiaomi, Huawei (HIMA), and emerging players. Coverage is driven by newsworthiness, not by automaker promotional budgets.
9. Reader Comments & Community Standards
We welcome reader comments and discussion. Comments are moderated for spam, personal attacks, hate speech, and off-topic content. Disagreement with our reporting is welcome; abusive behavior is not. Editors reserve the right to remove or edit any comment.
10. Contact the Editorial Team
- Corrections & factual disputes: contact@ievchina.com (subject: “Correction”)
- Tips & story leads: contact@ievchina.com (subject: “Tip”)
- Press releases: contact@ievchina.com (subject: “Press Release”)
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