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ZXMOTO's Debut Success Sparks Controversy Over Government Support

4/8/2026

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Zhang Xue, founder of ZXMOTO, claimed ZXMOTO received no government funding, triggering backlash.
The backlash included accusations against Chongqing municipality for failing to support local businesses.
Valentin Debise won two races on the ZXMOTO 820RR-RS in the Superbike World Championship, marking the first podium for a Chinese motorcycle maker.
Zhang Xue's rise from humble beginnings made him a trending media figure after this Made in China achievement.

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Zhang Xue, founder of ZXMOTO, claimed ZXMOTO received no government funding, triggering backlash.
The backlash included accusations against Chongqing municipality for failing to support local businesses.
Valentin Debise won two races on the ZXMOTO 820RR-RS in the Superbike World Championship, marking the first podium for a Chinese motorcycle maker.
Zhang Xue's rise from humble beginnings made him a trending media figure after this Made in China achievement.