Li Rui, thevillage headmanwhoused to shout“gather up!“with a loudhailer in “Where are the dads going”, has now signeda 1.2billion yuan order for a flying carin Dubai in his capacity as the president of a technology company.
Xiaopeng Huitian“land carrier“first overseas manned flight success, which is not only a personal cross-border miracle, but also demonstrates the overseas competitiveness of China’s flying cars and Chinese-funded enterprises.
Video source: Metro Express, deleted
I.The Mayor ofGathering.
Flying the skies of Dubai
1. Li Rui’s cross-border success: from host to technology president
Who would have thought thatLi Rui, whoshouted“gather up!“on “Where are the dads going”, would become thepresident of a tech companyand take over1.2billion yuan of ordersin Dubaitoday?
OnOctober12,2025, Li Rui posted on social media platforms,“Today is another proud day as a Chinese, the world’s leading flying car, flew in Dubai and harvested600orders!“
He also showed a group photo with a number of Dubai royalty and said,“In a foreign country, I see the respect of friends around the world for Chinese technology products, and my heart is sincerely proud!“
Photo credit: Village Chief Li Rui HNTV, deleted
Born in Changchun, Jilin, and originally from Laiyang, Shandong, Li Rui graduated from Beijing Broadcasting Institute majoring in broadcasting and hosting,joined Hunan TV in1999to host Evening News, andbecame a familiar face across the country for Where’s Daddy Going in2013.
And off-screen, he has long been laying claim to the world of technology and business:
Vice President and Partner of Convergence Aerospace, Inc;
Senior Vice President of Chinese humanoid robotics company Ubitus;
Chairman ofBig LoveAIArtificial Intelligence;
Vice President of Xiaopeng Automobile Group;
Deputy Director, Commercial Center, Hunan TV;
Professor, College of Letters, Hunan Normal University.
This resume makes Li Rui not only a“host Li Rui“, but also atechnology evangelist and business navigator. He has transformed the power of attention from the entertainment industry into capital for corporate innovation and marketing.
Photo source: City Express,Village Chief Li Rui HNTV, erasure
2. First public flight of the Xiaopeng Huitian flying car in Dubai
OnOctober12, Xiaopeng Huitian’s latest generation ofsplit flying car“Land Aircraft Carrier“completed its first overseas manned public flight in Dubai.
This flying car adopts split design, can drive on the highway, can also be vertical lift, equipped with all-electric drive system and intelligent flight control technology, range of more than200kilometers, the noise is far lower than the traditional helicopter.
At the same time, Xiaopeng Huitian signed a600-unit purchase agreementin Dubai, with a total amount of more than1.2billion yuan, creating arecord for the largest overseas batch order of Chinese flying cars.
The Guangzhou Smart Factory has been completed, with anannual production capacity of“10,000 units“, and is scheduled togo into production in2026, witha flying car coming off the lineevery30minutes, fully prepared for delivery in the global market.
Photo credit:Village Chief Li Rui HNTV, deleted
3. Trends of Chinese enterprises going overseas: from small Peng cars to the whole technology chain
The Li Rui incident is just a microcosm of the overseasization of Chinese enterprises. Taking Xiaopeng Automobile as an example, in addition to flying cars, Xiaopeng Group has been actively laying out overseas markets in the fields of new energy vehicles, intelligent traveling, and driverless driving.
Product exports:Middle East, Europe and Southeast Asia markets are gradually expanding;
Technology cooperation:Cooperate with overseas R&D institutions and logistics platforms to accelerate technology localization;
Industrial ecology:forming a closed loop from manufacturing to service, and synchronizing overseas sales with after-sales.
With therise of the concept of“low-altitude economy“, China’s flying car industry is moving from the laboratory to the international market, and the overseas layout of Li Rui and Xiaopeng Huitian also provides a reference model for other Chinese enterprises.
Photo credit:Village Chief Li Rui HNTV, deleted
II. Dubai company registration:
The first step of Chinese enterprises to go overseas
The first step for Chinese companies to go to Dubai is to register their company. Dubai offers a wealth of policy support and tax advantages, making it one of the top choices for Chinese companies to set up overseas.
1.Advantages ofcompanyregistration inDubai
There arenine advantages ofcompany registration in Dubai:
No personal income taxand reduced executive costs;
With a corporate income tax of only9%, the overall tax burden is low;
No dividend taxand profits are freely distributable;
No restrictions on the entry and exit of fundsand easy exchange;
Public accounts can be transferred to personal accountswith flexible fund management;
The business environment is stable, safe and secure, and the rule of law is relatively sound;
Overseas persons canhold100% of the sharesand there is no insured person restriction in the FTZ;
Intensive international exhibitionsand convenient docking of global resources;
The advantage of Europe, Asia and Africa intersection, logistics and market expansion is convenient.
These policies mean that companies canenter the Middle East marketcost-effectively and efficiently, reducing business risk while facilitating links to global supply chains and customers.
2. Five major free trade zones and suitable industries
Enterprises can choose FTZs according to the characteristics of their industries:
JAFZA(Jebel Ali): the first choice for logistics, manufacturing, and entrepot trade, near the largest port in the Middle East;
DSO(Silicon Valley Free Trade Zone): the first choice for tech and innovation companies, with excellent infrastructure;
DMCC(Multi Commodity Exchange Center): Commodity trading and investment hub;
IFZA(International Free Trade Area): low-cost, entrepreneurial business preferred;
DAFZA(Airport Free Trade Zone): close to the airport, suitable for cross-border logistics and warehousing companies.
The choice of FTZ not only affectsthe cost of registration, but also determines the ease of business operations and opportunities for international cooperation.
3. Dubaicompany registration process
To register a Dubai company, the main information to be submitted includes:
Corporate holding: notarization of parent company documents, notarization of board of directors’ resolutions, scanned passports of directors and ultimate beneficiaries,3alternative company names;
Individual Holdings: Scanned passports of shareholders and directors,IFZAFree Zone Company Application Form,3company names;
An additional fee is payable for each additional shareholder.
The whole registration process can be realizedquickly on the ground, especially in the free zone, with high efficiency of approval, which is suitable for SMEs and technology innovation enterprises.
Image source: Xiaoxiang Morning Post,Village Chief Li Rui HNTV, erased
(c) Bank account opening and work permit:
Landing Guarantee for Overseas Operations
After registering a company, a business needs to successfully open a bank account and obtain work visas for its employees before it can officially conduct business overseas.
1. Bank account opening strategy
Dubai has a well-developed banking system that allows both businesses and individuals to open accounts:
① Materials required for business accounts:
Business license, certificate of incorporation, bylaws;
Scanned copies of passports of shareholders and directors.
② Materials required for individual accounts:
Personal passport, e-mail, cell phone, address;
Resume, parents’ names, and last6months’ bank statements.
Banks to choose from includeWIO,DIB BANK,NBD BANK,CBD BANK,FAB BANK,ADCB BANK,SHARJAR ISLAMIC BANK,RAKBANK.
(iii) Account opening cycle:
Business households: about3 to 4months;
Individual households: about3 to 4weeks.
④ Notes:
Must be in possession of a UAE long term work visa;
Banks conductKYC(background checks) to ensure the authenticity of the information;
You can register your company first and open an account later, but the actual flow of funds requires the cooperation of a work visa.
2. Processing of work permits
Dubai work visa application conditions are lenient and the main requirements:
Provide a clean record;
Provide a two-inch electronic photo with a white background (specifications include ears visible, no jewelry, no white clothing, etc.).
Dubai has no immigration supervision system and visa flexibility, which is suitable for corporate executives and professional and technical personnel to work for long and short-term arrangements.
After applying for a work visa, companies canlegally station their employees, explore the local marketand ensure the smooth landing of the project.
Source: Xiaoxiang Morning Post
Li Rui’s Case and Chinese Enterprises’ Overseas Practical Revelations
The Dubai project of Li Rui and Xiaopeng Huitian is a complete landing case of business registration, bank account opening and labor visa processing:
Incorporation:Choose a free zone for fast approval and enjoy tax and holding advantages;
Bank account opening:simultaneous opening of corporate and personal accounts facilitates the flow of funds and payment of orders;
Work Permit Processing:Ensure smooth landing of executives and technicians to complete delivery of flying cars.
This process, not only applies to flying cars, but also to new energy vehicles, intelligent manufacturing, cross-border e-commerce and other industries.
For Chinese enterprises,registering a company first, then opening a bank account, and finally applying for a work visais the standard path for overseas layout.
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Conclusion: From the ground to the sky, the international stage for China’s smart manufacturing
From the“village chief Li Rui“of TV variety showto thepresident of science and technology whosigned1.2billion ordersin Dubai, this is a cross-border legend.
At the same time, his experience revealsthe pattern of overseasization of Chinese enterprises:
Choose to register your company in a free zone with obvious policy advantages;
Plan bank accounts and money management programs in advance;
Processing work visas for the team to ensure a smooth landing of the project.
Behind the flying car taking off is the epitome of Chinese manufacturing going global; the Li Rui incident is a demonstration of successful landing of Chinese enterprises in overseas markets.
In the future, whether it is low-altitude economy, intelligent travel, or new energy andAIindustry, China Smart willrealize cross-border development and international competitivenesswiththe mode oflegal compliance, financial flexibility and talent landing.
China’s science and technology are flying to the world and to the sky of every dream.
Note:References from Changsha Evening News, Xiaoxiang Morning Post, Village Chief Li RuiHNTV, Metro Express, Sina Finance, Xiaopeng Huitian, comprehensive news reports collated, reprinted must indicate the source, invasion and deletion of contact.
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