Zhang Xue, founder of Chinese motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO, receives an interview at the factory building of ZXMOTO in Liangjiang New Area, southwest China's Chongqing, April 1, 2026.
ZXMOTO, a relatively obscure Chinese brand, founded in 2024 by Zhang Xue in Chongqing, secured stunning victories in the World Supersport (WorldSSP) category at the Portuguese round of the Superbike World Championship (WSBK) in March. It sent shockwaves through the industry and quickly went viral across Chinese social media. With the triumph, Zhang's personal journey from a repair shop apprentice to owner of a 750-million-yuan (approximately 108.8 million U.S. dollars) business became an inspiration to millions of Chinese endeavouring to fulfill their dreams.
Meanwhile, Zhang's legendary growth coincides with the rise of made-in-China products in the global value chain. It showcases the country's growing manufacturing strength, and the significant progress that made-in-China motorcycles have achieved. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)
Staff members conduct a pre-race inspection on the two competing motorcycles of ZXMOTO before the World Supersport (WorldSSP) category at the Portuguese round of the Superbike World Championship (WSBK) at the Portimao Circuit in Portugal, March 27, 2026.(Xinhua)
Staff members operate on an assembly line at the production workshop of ZXMOTO in Liangjiang New Area, southwest China's Chongqing, April 1, 2026.(Xinhua/Huang Wei)
Zhang Xue (C), founder of Chinese motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO, takes a group photo with team riders at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit in Australia, Feb. 20, 2026. (Xinhua)
A staff member conducts inspections on a motorcycle at the production workshop of ZXMOTO in Liangjiang New Area, southwest China's Chongqing, April 1, 2026.(Xinhua/Huang Wei)
Staff members conduct inspections on motorcycles at the production workshop of ZXMOTO in Liangjiang New Area, southwest China's Chongqing, April 1, 2026.(Xinhua/Huang Wei)
Staff members pack the motorcycles at the production workshop of ZXMOTO in Liangjiang New Area, southwest China's Chongqing, April 1, 2026.(Xinhua/Huang Wei)
A staff member conducts inspections on a motorcycle at the production workshop of ZXMOTO in Liangjiang New Area, southwest China's Chongqing, April 1, 2026.(Xinhua/Huang Wei)
Staff members operate on an assembly line at the production workshop of ZXMOTO in Liangjiang New Area, southwest China's Chongqing, April 1, 2026.(Xinhua/Huang Wei)
French rider Valentin Debise (front) riding a ZXMOTO motorcycle competes in the World Supersport (WorldSSP) category at the Portuguese round of the Superbike World Championship (WSBK) at the Portimao Circuit in Portugal, March 28, 2026.(Xinhua)
A staff member inspects the motorcycles for export at the factory building of ZXMOTO in Liangjiang New Area, southwest China's Chongqing, April 1, 2026.(Xinhua/Huang Wei)
French rider Valentin Debise (R) riding a ZXMOTO motorcycle competes in the World Supersport (WorldSSP) category at the Portuguese round of the Superbike World Championship (WSBK) at the Portimao Circuit in Portugal, March 28, 2026.(Xinhua)
Zhang Xue, founder of Chinese motorcycle manufacturer ZXMOTO, receives an interview at the factory building of ZXMOTO in Liangjiang New Area, southwest China's Chongqing, April 1, 2026.(Xinhua/Huang Wei)
