Why Li Auto, Nio And XPeng Shares All Hit New 52-Week Lows Today

Li Auto Inc LI, Nio Inc - ADR NIO and Xpeng Inc - ADR XPEV shares are all trading lower and hit new 52-week lows Monday morning. Shares of several Chinese stocks at large are trading lower amid Chinese President Xi winning his 3rd term and selecting loyalists to the Politburo Standing Committee. Some investors are concerned about increasing private sector and tech company regulation.

What Happened?

Xi Jinping secured his third term in power on Sunday by winning re-election as general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party. 

The Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) elected Xi as its general secretary for a precedent-breaking five-year term, according to a Reuters report. Jinping was first elected in 2012 and will complete his 10-year tenure this year. 

The CCP also named a seven-member Politburo Standing Committee (PSC) led by Jinping, its inner circle of power dominated by the party leader's allies...Read More

According to data from Benzinga Pro: 

• Li Auto is trading lower by 16.88% to $14.77
• Nio is trading lower by 17.48% to $9.25
• XPeng is trading lower by 15.50% to $6.87