Following "Zhang Xue Motorcycle" securing back-to-back victories and breaking the monopoly of European, American, and Japanese manufacturers in the WSBK middleweight category, sparking widespread online discussion, philanthropist Chen Guangbiao announced on April 1st via a social media video his intention to gift Zhang Xue a Rolls-Royce valued at 13 million yuan. In the video, Chen expressed his admiration, stating, "Zhang Xue, you are incredible. Winning two consecutive championships at the world's top-level arena with a Chinese motorcycle breaks decades of foreign dominance. This is a pride for Chinese manufacturing. I was thrilled. To honor your contribution in winning glory for the country, Brother Biao has decided to gift you the only 2026 extended-wheelbase Rolls-Royce Phantom in China, recently purchased by my company, with a market price of 13 million yuan, to serve as your reception vehicle. Zhang Xue, you are a Chinese hero. I look forward to you achieving more and letting Chinese manufacturing shine on the world stage." According to reports, Chen Guangbiao disclosed that this "unique 2026 new model extended Rolls-Royce Phantom in China" had already arrived in Nanjing, and he hoped to contact Zhang Xue through media to complete the handover.
In response, Zhang Xue posted on social media, "Well, if you say so, I'll accept it. I'll also find a reputable local used car dealer to come and buy it at a 20% discount, then donate the proceeds to the Smile Angel Foundation. We'll just make do and continue using our van to pick up clients." On April 2nd, philanthropist Chen Guangbiao responded again to the matter of gifting the Rolls-Royce to entrepreneur Zhang Xue. After Zhang Xue proposed selling the vehicle and donating the funds, Chen stated that while his original intention was to reward Zhang's spirit of winning honor for the country and for his personal use, he equally respected and supported Zhang's decision to convert the gift into charitable funds. Chen has since reached out to Zhang Xue, hoping to connect via private message to arrange details.
In related news, on March 28th Beijing time, during the first round of the SSP category race at the World Superbike Championship (WSBK) Portuguese round, a French rider, piloting Zhang Xue Motorcycle's 820RR-RS bike, won the championship with a lead of nearly 4 seconds over the second-place finisher, a moment hailed by netizens as an iconic scene. The following day (March 29th), Zhang Xue Motorcycle secured another victory, achieving two consecutive wins. The team's performance was particularly outstanding in the straight-line acceleration segments. WSBK serves as a platform to test the ultimate performance of production motorcycles, and this victory by a Chinese manufacturer broke the long-standing dominance of brands like Ducati and Yamaha. The brand, named after its founder and established in Chongqing, reached the world's summit in just two years, completing a remarkable comeback that has resonated throughout Chinese manufacturing. Zhang Xue was reportedly moved to tears while watching the live broadcast of the race. He later expressed on social media, "When you do something not for the outcome, but out of passion, the result can truly be different."