Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

As of ~~May 9,~~August 8, 2019, the Company had 31,497,723 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.

Cautionary Statement

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements relate to future events or the Company’s future financial performance. The Company has attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “can,” “continues,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “should” or “will” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including the matters set forth in this Quarterly Report or other reports or documents the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those projected. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company’s expectations are as of the date this Form 10-Q is filed, and the Company does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is filed to conform these statements to actual results, unless required by law. All of the forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the factors discussed under Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

China Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

(In thousands of USD, except share and per share amounts)

Three Months Ended March 31,
2019 2018
Net product sales ($12,836 and $10,846 sold to related parties for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018) $ 109,193 $ 134,018
Cost of products sold ($5,504 and $8,249 purchased from related parties for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018) 95,148 112,379
Gross profit 14,045 21,639
Gain on other sales 1,269 1,513
Less: Operating expenses
Selling expenses 3,085 5,827
General and administrative expenses 4,590 4,424
Research and development expenses 6,602 8,307
Total operating expenses 14,277 18,558
Income from operations 1,037 4,594
Other income, net 1,407 621
Interest expense (568 ) (415 )
Financial expense, net (665 ) (765 )
Income before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated companies 1,211 4,035
Less: Income taxes 198 588
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies 211 585
Net income 1,224 4,032
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests (243 ) (280 )
Net income attributable to parent company’s common shareholders $ 1,467 $ 4,312
Comprehensive income:
Net income $ 1,224 $ 4,032
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation gain, net of tax 6,363 13,242
Comprehensive income 7,587 17,274
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests 214 236
Comprehensive income attributable to parent company $ 7,373 $ 17,038

Net income attributable to parent company’s common shareholders per share

Basic – $ 0.05 $ 0.14

Diluted- $ 0.05 $ 0.14
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
Basic 31,507,487 31,644,004
Diluted 31,513,297 31,644,004

~~The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed unaudited consolidated financial statements.~~

~~China Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries~~

~~Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets~~

~~(In thousands of USD unless otherwise indicated)~~

March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 65,471 $ 86,346
Pledged cash 26,205 29,623
Accounts and notes receivable, net - unrelated parties 242,574 237,519
Accounts and notes receivable, net - related parties 21,701 18,825
Inventories 90,202 88,021
Other current assets 34,076 35,094
Total current assets 480,229 495,428
Non-current assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net 137,033 129,853
Long-term investments 33,433 32,620
Other non-current assets 34,621 32,598
Total assets $ 685,316 $ 690,499

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term loans $ 65,888 $ 60,952
Accounts and notes payable - unrelated parties 187,612 205,643
Accounts and notes payable - related parties 5,668 4,477
Accrued expenses and other payables 45,897 47,032
Other current liabilities 24,181 23,196
Total current liabilities 329,246 341,300
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term government loan 297 291
Other long-term payable 7,977 8,726
Long-term tax payable 29,503 29,503
Other non-current liabilities 6,221 5,852
Total liabilities $ 373,244 $ 385,672

Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 22)

Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.0001 par value - Authorized - 80,000,000 shares; Issued - 32,338,302 and 32,338,302 shares as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively $ 3 $ 3
Additional paid-in capital 64,429 64,429
Retained earnings-
Appropriated 11,104 11,104
Unappropriated 212,906 211,439
Accumulated other comprehensive income 7,761 1,855
Treasury stock - 840,579 and 711,698 shares as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively (3,295 ) (2,953 )
Total parent company stockholders' equity 292,908 285,877
Non-controlling interests 19,164 18,950
Total stockholders' equity 312,072 304,827
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 685,316 $ 690,499

~~The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed unaudited consolidated financial statements.~~

~~China Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries~~

~~Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows~~

~~(In thousands of USD unless otherwise indicated)~~

Three Months Ended March 31,
2019 2018
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 1,224 $ 4,032
Adjustments to reconcile net income from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 3,987 4,342
(Reversal)/accrual of provision for doubtful accounts (355 ) 275
Inventory write downs 1,112 1,543
Deferred income taxes (84 ) 33
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies (211 ) (585 )
Gain on fixed assets disposals - 12
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
(Increase)/decrease in:
Accounts and notes receivable (1,977 ) 559
Inventories (1,233 ) (6,592 )
Other current assets 2,387 (128 )
Increase/(decrease) in:
Accounts and notes payable (21,299 ) (11,950 )
Accrued expenses and other payables (2,208 ) (4,031 )
Other current liabilities 443 4,988
Net cash used in operating activities (18,214 ) (7,502 )
Cash flows from investing activities:
(Decrease)/increase in other receivables (249 ) 647
Cash received from property, plant and equipment sales 834 26
Payments to acquire property, plant and equipment (including $760 and $5,224 paid to related parties for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively) (8,777 ) (8,192 )
Payments to acquire intangible assets (1,194 ) -
Purchase of short-term investments (15,563 ) (1,414 )
Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments 14,901 19,108
Cash received from repayment of the loan to a related party - 20,430
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities (10,048 ) 30,605
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from bank loans 15,275 19,672
Repayments of bank loans (11,881 ) (31,037 )
Repayments of the borrowing for sale and leaseback transaction (1,063 ) -
Repurchase of common shares (342 ) -
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities 1,989 (11,365 )
Effects of exchange rate on cash, cash equivalents and pledged cash 1,980 3,595
Net (decrease)/increase in cash, cash equivalents and pledged cash (24,293 ) 15,333
Cash, cash equivalents and pledged cash at beginning of the period 115,969 96,093
Cash, cash equivalents and pledged cash at end of the period $ 91,676 $ 111,426

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2019			2018
Net product sales ($14,310 and $10,856 sold to related parties for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018)	$	105,748		$	125,782
Cost of products sold ($6,130 and $7,428 purchased from related parties for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018)		90,563			108,761
Gross profit		15,185			17,021
Gain on other sales		2,485			977
Less: Operating expenses
Selling expenses		3,859			4,887
General and administrative expenses		4,434			4,442
Research and development expenses		6,637			8,085
Total operating expenses		14,930			17,414
Income from operations		2,740			584
Other (expense)/income, net		(447	)		600
Interest expense		(731	)		(801	)
Financial income, net		1,552			897
Income before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated companies		3,114			1,280
Less: Income taxes		674			202
Equity in loss of affiliated companies		(207	)		(82	)
Net income		2,233			996
Net (loss)/income attributable to non-controlling interests		(277	)		149
Net income attributable to parent company’s common shareholders	$	2,510		$	847
Comprehensive income:
Net income	$	2,233		$	996
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation loss, net of tax		(6,881	)		(17,467	)
Comprehensive loss		(4,648	)		(16,471	)
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests		(776	)		(431	)
Comprehensive loss attributable to parent company	$	(3,872	)	$	(16,040	)

Net income attributable to parent company’s common shareholders per share

Basic -	$	0.08		$	0.03

Diluted -	$	0.08		$	0.03
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
Basic		31,497,723			31,644,004
Diluted		31,499,577			31,647,305

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed unaudited consolidated financial statements.

China Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

(In thousands of USD, except share and per share amounts)

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2019			2018
Net product sales ($27,146 and $21,702 sold to related parties for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018)	$	214,941		$	259,800
Cost of products sold ($11,634 and $15,677 purchased from related parties for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018)		185,711			221,140
Gross profit		29,230			38,660
Gain on other sales		3,754			2,490
Less: Operating expenses
Selling expenses		6,944			10,714
General and administrative expenses		9,024			8,866
Research and development expenses		13,239			16,392
Total operating expenses		29,207			35,972
Income from operations		3,777			5,178
Other income, net		960			1,221
Interest expense		(1,299	)		(1,216	)
Financial income, net		887			132
Income before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated companies		4,325			5,315
Less: Income taxes		872			790
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies		4			503
Net income		3,457			5,028
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests		(520	)		(131	)
Net income attributable to parent company’s common shareholders	$	3,977		$	5,159
Comprehensive income:
Net income	$	3,457		$	5,028
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation loss, net of tax		(518	)		(4,225	)
Comprehensive income		2,939			803
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests		(562	)		(195	)
Comprehensive income attributable to parent company	$	3,501		$	998

Net income attributable to parent company’s common shareholders per share

Basic -	$	0.13		$	0.16

Diluted -	$	0.13		$	0.16
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
Basic		31,501,889			31,644,004
Diluted		31,505,721			31,645,655

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed unaudited consolidated financial statements.

China Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands of USD unless otherwise indicated)

	June 30, 2019			December 31, 2018
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	70,866		$	86,346
Pledged cash		18,194			29,623
Accounts and notes receivable, net - unrelated parties		225,681			237,519
Accounts and notes receivable - related parties		29,449			18,825
Inventories		90,850			88,021
Other current assets		30,880			35,094
Total current assets		465,920			495,428
Non-current assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net		142,008			129,853
Long-term investments		35,459			32,620
Other non-current assets		27,357			32,598
Total assets	$	670,744		$	690,499

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term loans	$	70,976		$	60,952
Accounts and notes payable - unrelated parties		176,118			205,643
Accounts and notes payable - related parties		8,041			4,477
Accrued expenses and other payables		43,964			47,032
Other current liabilities		21,154			23,196
Total current liabilities		320,253			341,300
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term government loan		291			291
Other long-term payable		6,905			8,726
Long-term tax payable		26,693			29,503
Other non-current liabilities		8,073			5,852
Total liabilities	$	362,215		$	385,672

Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 22)

Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.0001 par value - Authorized – 80,000,000 shares; Issued – 32,338,302 and 32,338,302 shares as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively	$	3		$	3
Additional paid-in capital		64,429			64,429
Retained earnings-
Appropriated		11,104			11,104
Unappropriated		215,416			211,439
Accumulated other comprehensive income		1,379			1,855
Treasury stock – 840,579 and 711,698 shares as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively		(3,295	)		(2,953	)
Total parent company stockholders' equity		289,036			285,877
Non-controlling interests		19,493			18,950
Total stockholders' equity		308,529			304,827
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	670,744		$	690,499

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed unaudited consolidated financial statements.

China Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands of USD unless otherwise indicated)

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2019			2018
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	3,457		$	5,028
Adjustments to reconcile net income from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		9,277			8,837
(Reversal)/accrual of provision for doubtful accounts		(673	)		242
Inventory write downs		2,232			3,456
Deferred income taxes		(1,124	)		(231	)
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies		(4	)		(503	)
(Gain)/loss on fixed assets disposals		(733	)		9
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
(Increase)/decrease in:
Accounts and notes receivable		969			6,644
Inventories		(5,526	)		(16,062	)
Other current assets		4,645			(1,374	)
Increase/(decrease) in:
Accounts and notes payable		(31,049	)		(15,574	)
Accrued expenses and other payables		(3,055	)		2,245
Long-term taxes payable		(2,810	)		-
Other current liabilities		(1,336	)		1,890
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities		(25,730	)		(5,393	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Increase in demand loans and employee housing loans included in other non-current assets		1,057			1,190
Cash received from property, plant and equipment sales		700			199
Payments to acquire property, plant and equipment (including $2,271 and $5,694 paid to related parties for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively)		(10,335	)		(17,299	)
Payments to acquire intangible assets		(1,387	)		-
Investment under equity method		(2,348	)		(5,957	)
Purchase of short-term investments		(17,031	)		(18,502	)
Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments		17,087			21,687
Government subsidy received for purchase of property, plant and equipment		1,898			-
Cash received from long-term investment		579			-
Cash received from repayment of the loan to a related party		-			20,430
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities		(9,780	)		1,748
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from bank loans		29,036			19,672
Repayments of bank loans		(18,910	)		(35,664	)
Proceeds from sale and leaseback transaction		-			11,758
Repayments of the borrowing for sale and leaseback transaction		(2,116	)		(1,125	)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest holders of non-wholly owned subsidiaries		(333	)		-
Cash received from capital contributions by non-controlling interest holder		1,438			-
Repurchase of common shares		(342	)		-
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities		8,773			(5,359	)
Effects of exchange rate on cash, cash equivalents and pledged cash		(172	)		(1,604	)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and pledged cash		(26,909	)		(10,608	)
Cash, cash equivalents and pledged cash at beginning of the period		115,969			96,093
Cash, cash equivalents and pledged cash at end of the period	$	89,060		$	85,485

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed unaudited consolidated financial statements.

China Automotive Systems, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

Three Months and Six Months Ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and 2018

Organization and business

China Automotive Systems, Inc., “China Automotive,” was incorporated in the State of Delaware on June 29, 1999 under the name Visions-In-Glass, Inc. China Automotive, including, when the context so requires, its subsidiaries ~~and the joint ventures~~ described below, is referred to herein as the “Company.” The Company is primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of automotive systems and components, as described below.

Great Genesis Holdings Limited, a company incorporated in Hong Kong on January 3, 2003 under the Companies Ordinance in Hong Kong as a limited liability company, “Genesis,” is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

Henglong USA Corporation, “HLUSA,” incorporated on January 8, 2007 in Troy, Michigan, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and mainly engages in marketing of automotive parts in North America, and provides after-sales service and research and development support accordingly.

The Company owns the following aggregate net interests in the following ~~Sino-foreign joint ventures, wholly-owned~~ subsidiaries ~~and joint ventures~~ organized in the People's Republic of China, the “PRC,” and Brazil as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018.

	Percentage Interest						Percentage Interest
Name of Entity	March 31, 2019			December 31, 2018			June 30, 2019			December 31, 2018
Shashi Jiulong Power Steering Gears Co., Ltd., “Jiulong”¹		100.00	%		100.00	%		100.00	%		100.00	%
Jingzhou Henglong Automotive Parts Co., Ltd., “Henglong”²		100.00	%		100.00	%		100.00	%		100.00	%
Shenyang Jinbei Henglong Automotive Steering System Co., Ltd., “Shenyang”³		70.00	%		70.00	%		70.00	%		70.00	%
Universal Sensor Application Inc., “USAI”⁴		83.34	%		83.34	%		83.34	%		83.34	%
Wuhan Jielong Electric Power Steering Co., Ltd., “Jielong”⁵		85.00	%		85.00	%		85.00	%		85.00	%
Wuhu Henglong Automotive Steering System Co., Ltd., “Wuhu”⁶		77.33	%		77.33	%		77.33	%		77.33	%
Hubei Henglong Automotive System Group Co., Ltd., “Hubei Henglong”⁷		100.00	%		100.00	%		100.00	%		100.00	%
Jingzhou Henglong Automotive Technology (Testing) Center, “Testing Center”⁸		100.00	%		100.00	%		100.00	%		100.00	%
Chongqing Henglong Hongyan Automotive System Co., Ltd., “Chongqing Henglong”⁹		70.00	%		70.00	%		70.00	%		70.00	%
CAAS Brazil’s Imports and Trade In Automotive Parts Ltd., “Brazil Henglong”¹⁰		95.84	%		95.84	%		95.84	%		95.84	%
Wuhan Chuguanjie Automotive Science and Technology Ltd., “Wuhan Chuguanjie”¹¹		85.00	%		85.00	%		85.00	%		85.00	%
Hubei Henglong Group Shanghai Automotive Electronics Research and Development Ltd., “Shanghai Henglong”¹²		100.00	%		100.00	%		100.00	%		100.00	%
Jingzhou Qingyan Intelligent Automotive Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd., “Jingzhou Qingyan”¹³		60.00	%		60.00	%		60.00	%		60.00	%
Hubei Henglong & KYB Automobile Electric Steering System Co., Ltd., “Henglong KYB”¹⁴		66.60	%		66.60	%		66.60	%		66.60	%
Hyoseong (Wuhan) Motion Mechatronics System Co., Ltd., “Wuhan Hyoseong”¹⁵								51.00	%		-

1.	Jiulong was established in 1993 and mainly engages in the production of integral power steering gears for heavy-duty vehicles.

2.	Henglong was established in 1997 and mainly engages in the production of rack and pinion power steering gears for cars and light duty vehicles.

3.	Shenyang was established in 2002 and focuses on power steering parts for light duty vehicles.

4.	USAI was established in 2005 and mainly engages in the production and sales of sensor modules.

5.	Jielong was established in 2006 and mainly engages in the production and sales of automotive steering columns.

6.	Wuhu was established in 2006 and mainly engages in the production and sales of automobile steering systems.

7.	On March 7, 2007, Genesis established Hubei Henglong, formerly known as Jingzhou Hengsheng Automotive System Co., Ltd., its wholly-owned subsidiary, to engage in the production and sales of automotive steering systems. On July 8, 2012, Hubei Henglong changed its name to Hubei Henglong Automotive System Group Co., Ltd.

8.	In December 2009, Henglong, a subsidiary of Genesis, formed Testing Center, which mainly engages in the research and development of new products.

9.	On February 21, 2012, Hubei Henglong and SAIC-IVECO Hongyan Company, “SAIC-IVECO,” established a Sino-foreign joint venture company, Chongqing Henglong, to design, develop and manufacture both hydraulic and electric power steering systems and parts.

10.	On August 21, 2012, Brazil Henglong was established as a Sino-foreign joint venture company by Hubei Henglong and two Brazilian citizens, Ozias Gaia Da Silva and Ademir Dal’ Evedove. Brazil Henglong engages mainly in the import and sales of automotive parts in Brazil. In May 2017, the Company obtained an additional 15.84% equity interest in Brazil Henglong for nil consideration. The Company retained its controlling interest in Brazil Henglong and the acquisition of the non-controlling interest was accounted for as an equity transaction.

11.	In May 2014, together with Hubei Wanlong, Jielong formed a subsidiary, Wuhan Chuguanjie Automotive Science and Technology Ltd., “Wuhan Chuguanjie”, which mainly engages in research and development, manufacture and sales of automobile electronic systems and parts. Wuhan Chuguanjie is located in Wuhan, China.

12.	In January 2015, Hubei Henglong formed Hubei Henglong Group Shanghai Automotive Electronics Research and Development Ltd., “Shanghai Henglong”, which mainly engages in the design and sales of automotive electronics.

13.	In November 2017, Hubei Henglong formed Jingzhou Qingyan Intelligent Automotive Technology Rearch Institute Co., Ltd., “Jingzhou Qingyan”, which mainly engages in the research and development of intelligent automotive technology.

14.	In August 2018, Hubei Henglong and KYB (China) Investment Co., Ltd. (“KYB”) established Hubei Henglong KYB Automobile Electric Steering System Co., Ltd. (“Henglong KYB”), which mainly engages in design, manufacture, sales and after-sales service of automobile electronic systems. Hubei Henglong owns 66.6% of the shares of this entity and has consolidated it since its establishment.

Basis of Presentation – The accompanying condensed unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. The details of subsidiaries are disclosed in Note 1. Significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation. The condensed unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions in Regulation S-X. Accordingly they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by such accounting principles for complete financial statements. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited, but in the opinion of the Company’s management, contain all necessary adjustments, which include normal recurring adjustments, for a fair statement of the results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the interim periods presented.

The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2018 is derived from the Company’s audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements.

The results of operations for the three months and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the full fiscal year ending December 31, 2019.

Estimation - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Foreign Currencies - China Automotive, the parent company, and HLUSA maintain their books and records in United States Dollars, “USD,” their functional currency. The Company’s subsidiaries based in the PRC and Genesis maintain their books and records in Renminbi, “RMB,” their functional currency. The Company’s subsidiary based in Brazil maintains its books and records in Brazilian reais, “BRL,” its functional currency. In accordance with ASC Topic 830, “FASB Accounting Standards Codification”, foreign currency transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are remeasured into the functional currency at the rate of exchange prevailing at the balance sheet date for monetary items. Nonmonetary items are remeasured at historical rates. Income and expenses are remeasured at the rate in effect on the transaction dates. Transaction gains and losses, if any, are included in the determination of net income for the period.

On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU 2016-02,Leases (as amended by ASU Nos. 2018-10, 2018-11, 2018-20, and 2019-01), using the modified retrospective method. The impact of the adoption of the new standard on the consolidated financial statements is discussed in “Significant Accounting Policies” below.

The following significant accounting policies have been added or changed since the date of the Company’s 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Leases- As described in the “Recent Accounting Pronouncements” section, the Company adopted ASU 2016-02, Leases, and other related ASUs (collectively, ~~ASC 842)~~“ASC 842”) on January 1, 2019, using the modified retrospective method of adoption.

The Company elected the transition method, which allows entities to initially apply the requirements of ASC 842 by recognizing a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. As a result of electing this transition method, prior periods have not been restated. There is no material impact on the balance of retained earnings, right of use assets or associated lease liabilities as of January 1, 2019 due to the adoption of ASC 842. The Company elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within ASC 842, which includes not reassessing lease classification of existing leases. The Company did not elect the hindsight practical expedient.

The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease upon inception. A contract is or contains a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. The right to control the use of an asset includes the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits of the underlying asset and the right to direct how and for what purpose the asset is used. The Company’s major plants and buildings are self-owned and limited temporary small offices were rented.

For leases with a term of 12 months or less, the Company makes an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities. The Company recognizes lease expenses for such leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Operating lease assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. The discount rate used to calculate present value is the Company’s incremental borrowing rate or, if available, the rate implicit in the lease. The Company determines the incremental borrowing rate for each lease based primarily on the lease term and the economic environment of the applicable country or region. The discount rate used by the Company for its operating lease was 4.49%.

The operating lease right of use assets ~~was~~of $0.4 million as of June 30, 2019 are included in other current ~~assets and~~assets. The current portion of operating lease liabilities ~~was~~of $0.1 million as of June 30, 2019 is included in other current liabilities and the non-current portion ~~was~~of $0.3 million as of June 30, 2019 is included in other non-current liabilities. The lease expenses recognized for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 were $4,000 and $4,000, respectively. The lease expenses recognized for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 were $7,000 and $7,000, respectively. The weighted average remaining lease term was 4 years. The Company does not have finance lease arrangements as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019.

The Company’s accounts and notes receivable, net as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are summarized as follows (figures are in thousands of USD):

The Company’s inventories as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 consisted of the following (figures are in thousands of USD):

The write down of inventories amounted to ~~$1.1~~$2.2 million and ~~$1.5~~$3.5 million for the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

In January 2010, the Company invested $3.1 million to establish a joint venture company, Beijing Henglong, with Hainachuan. The Company owns 50% of the equity in Beijing Henglong and can exercise significant influence over Beijing Henglong’s operating and financial policies. The Company ~~accounted~~accounts for Beijing Henglong’s operational results using the equity method. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company had ~~$4.3~~$4.5 million and $4.2 million, respectively, of net equity in Beijing Henglong.

In September 2014, Hubei Henglong entered into an agreement with other parties to establish a venture capital fund, the “Suzhou Venture Fund”, which mainly focuses on investments in emerging automobiles and parts industries. Hubei Henglong has ~~committed to make~~made investments of RMB 50.0 million, equivalent to approximately ~~$7.4 million, in the Suzhou Venture Fund in three installments. As of March 31, 2019, Hubei Henglong has completed a capital contribution of RMB 50.0 million, equivalent to approximately $7.4~~$7.3 million, representing 12.5% of the Suzhou Venture Fund’s shares. In April 2019, the Suzhou Venture Fund made distributions that were proportional to each owner’s allocated share of the fund, pursuant to which Hubei Henglong received RMB 3.9 million, equivalent to approximately $0.6 million. As a limited partner, Hubei Henglong has more than virtually no influence over the Suzhou Venture Fund’s operating and financial policies. The investment is accounted for using the equity method. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company had ~~$10.0~~$8.9 million and $9.7 million, respectively, of net equity in the Suzhou Venture Fund.

In May 2016, Hubei Henglong entered into an agreement with other parties to establish a venture capital fund, the “Chongqing Venture Fund”. Hubei Henglong has committed to make investments of RMB 120.0 million, equivalent to approximately ~~$18.0~~$17.5 million, in three installments, representing 23.5% of the Chongqing Venture Fund’s shares. In May 2019, Hubei Henglong and the other parties agreed to reduce Hubei Henglong’s aggregate commitment from RMB 120.0 million to RMB 100.0 million, representing 18.5% of the Chongqing Venture Fund’s shares. In May 2019, Hubei Henglong made an additional investment of RMB 16.0 million, equivalent to approximately $2.3 million. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019, Hubei Henglong has completed a capital contribution of RMB ~~84.0~~100.0 million, equivalent to approximately ~~$12.5~~$14.5 million. As a limited partner, Hubei Henglong has more than virtually no influence over the Chongqing Venture Fund’s operating and financial policies. The investment is accounted for using the equity method. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company had ~~$13.3~~$15.3 million and $13.1 million, respectively, of net equity in the Chongqing Venture Fund.

In October 2016, Hubei Henglong invested RMB 3.0 million, equivalent to approximately $0.4 million, to establish ~~a joint venture~~an associate company, Chongqing Jinghua Automotive Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Research Co., Ltd., “Chongqing Jinghua”, with five other parties. The Company owns 30% of the equity in Chongqing Jinghua, and can exercise significant influence over Chongqing Jinghua’s operating and financial policies. The Company accounts for Chongqing Jinghua’s operational results using the equity method. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company had $0.2 million and $0.2 million, respectively, of net equity in Chongqing Jinghua.

In March 2018, Hubei Henglong entered into an agreement with other parties to establish a venture capital fund, the “Hubei Venture Fund”. Hubei Henglong has committed to make investments of RMB 76.0 million, equivalent to approximately ~~$11.5~~$11.1 million, in three installments, representing 27.1% of the Hubei Venture Fund’s shares. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019, Hubei Henglong has completed a capital contribution of RMB 38.0 million, equivalent to approximately ~~$5.6~~$5.5 million. As a limited partner, Hubei Henglong has more than virtually no influence over the Hubei Venture Fund’s operating and financial policies. The investment is accounted for using the equity method. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company had ~~$5.6~~$5.5 million and $5.5 million, respectively, of net equity in the Hubei Venture Fund.

In June 2019, the Company invested RMB 8.0 million, equivalent to approximately $1.2 million, to establish an associate company, “Henglong Tianyu”, with Jingzhou Tianyu Auto Parts Co., Ltd. The Company owns 40% of the equity in Henglong Tianyu, and can exercise significant influence over Henglong Tianyu’s operating and financial policies. The Company accounts for Henglong Tianyu’s operational results using the equity method. As of June 30, 2019, the Company had $1.1 million of net equity in Henglong Tianyu.

The Company’s consolidated financial statements reflect the net income of non-consolidated affiliates of ~~$0.2 million~~nil and ~~$0.6~~$0.5 million for the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

The Company’s property, plant and equipment, net as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are summarized as follows (figures are in thousands of USD):

Loans consist of the following as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 (figures are in thousands of USD):

The Company must use the loans for the purpose as prescribed in the loan contracts. If the Company fails to do so, it will be charged penalty interest and/or trigger early repayment. The Company complied with such financial covenants as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019, and believes it will continue to comply with them.

The Company’s accounts and notes payable as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are summarized as follows (figures are in thousands of USD):

The Company’s accrued expenses and other payables as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are summarized as follows (figures are in thousands of USD):

For the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and ~~2018, and for the year ended December 31,~~ 2018, the warranties activities were as follows (figures are in thousands of USD):

On January 31, 2018, the Company entered into an equipment sales agreement with a third party (the “buyer-lessor”) and simultaneously entered into a four-year contract to lease back the equipment from the buyer-lessor. The carrying value of the equipment was ~~$13.6~~RMB 91.3 million (equivalent to $13.3 million as of June 30, 2019) and the sales price was ~~$14.9 million.~~RMB 100 million (equivalent to $14.5 million as of June 30, 2019). Pursuant to the terms of the contract, the Company is required to pay to the buyer-lessor lease payments over 4 years with a quarterly lease payment of ~~$1.1~~$1.0 million and is entitled to obtain the ownership of this equipment at a nominal price upon the expiration of the lease. The Company is of the view that the transaction does not qualify as a sale. Therefore, the transaction is accounted for as a financing transaction by the Company. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019, $3.5 million is recognized as other payable (See Note 9) and ~~$8.0~~$6.9 million is recognized as other long-term payable to the buyer-lessor according to the contract term.

The Company’s positions in respect of the amounts of additional paid-in capital for the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and 2018, are summarized as follows (figures are in thousands of USD):

Assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the stock options on the grant date are as follows:

The stock options granted during 2018 were exercisable immediately. Their aggregate fair value on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model was $0.02 million. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recognized stock-based compensation expenses of $0.02 million.

Pursuant to the relevant PRC laws, the profits distribution of the Company’s Sino-foreign subsidiaries, which are based on their PRC statutory financial statements, other than the financial statement that was prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, are available for distribution in the form of cash dividends after these subsidiaries have paid all relevant PRC tax liabilities, provided for losses in previous years, and made appropriations to statutory surplus at 10%.

When the statutory surplus reserve reaches 50% of the registered capital of a company, additional reserve is no longer required. However, the reserve cannot be distributed to shareholders. Based on the business licenses of the PRC subsidiaries, the registered capital of Henglong, Jiulong, Shenyang, USAI, Jielong, Wuhu, Hubei Henglong, Henglong KYB, Chongqing Henglong and ~~Chongqing~~Wuhan Hyoseong are $10.0 million (equivalent to RMB 82.0 million), $4.2 million (equivalent to RMB 35.0 million), $8.1 million (equivalent to RMB 67.5 million), $2.6 million, $6.0 million, $3.8 million (equivalent to RMB 30.0 million), $39.0 million, $41.7 million (equivalent to RMB 320.0 million) ~~and~~, $9.5 million (equivalent to RMB 60.0 million) and $2.9 million (equivalent to RMB 20.0 million), respectively.

The Company’s activities in respect of the amounts of appropriated retained earnings for the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and 2018, are summarized as follows (figures are in thousands of USD):

The Company’s activities in respect of the amounts of the unappropriated retained earnings for the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and 2018, are summarized as follows (figures are in thousands of USD):

The Company’s activities in respect of the amounts of accumulated other comprehensive income for the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and 2018, are summarized as follows (figures are in thousands of USD):

Treasury stock represents shares repurchased by the Company that are no longer outstanding and are held by the Company. Treasury stock is accounted for under the cost method. On December 5, 2018, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a share repurchase program under which the Company was permitted to repurchase up to $5.0 million of its common stock from time to time in the open market at prevailing market prices not to exceed $4.00 per share through December 4, 2019. As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company had cumulatively repurchased 840,579 shares and 711,698 shares, respectively, of the Company’s common stock. The repurchased shares are presented as “treasury stock” on the balance sheet.

The Company’s activities in respect of the amounts of the non-controlling interests’ equity for the three and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and 2018, are summarized as follows (figures are in thousands of USD):

Management has concluded that the disaggregation level is the same under both the revenue standard and the segment reporting standard. Please refer to Note 24.

Contract assets, such as costs to obtain or fulfill contracts, are an insignificant component of the Company’s revenue recognition process. The majority of the Company’s cost of fulfillment as a manufacturer of products is classified as inventory, fixed assets and intangible assets, which are accounted for under the respective guidance for those asset types. Other costs of contract fulfillment are immaterial due to the nature of the Company’s products and their respective manufacturing processes.

As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company has customer deposits of ~~$0.7~~$1.3 million and $0.8 million, respectively. During the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019, ~~$3.2~~$6.3 million was received and ~~$3.2~~$5.7 million (including $0.8 million from the beginning balance of customer deposits) was recognized as net product sales revenue. Customer deposits represent non-refundable cash deposits for customers to secure rights to an amount of products produced by the Company under supply agreements. When the products are shipped to customers, the Company will recognize revenue and bill the customers to reduce the amount of the customer deposit liability.

During the three months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and 2018, and the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, the Company recorded financial ~~expense,~~income, net which is summarized as follows (figures are in thousands of USD):

The Company’s effective tax rates were ~~16.4%~~21.6% and ~~14.7% in~~15.8% for the three months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and 20.2% and 14.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The ~~increase~~changes in ~~effective tax rate was primarily due to the increase in the~~ valuation allowance ~~provided~~were $0.2 million and $0.3 million for ~~loss-making entities.~~the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively.

Basic income per share is computed using the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period. Diluted income per share is computed using the weighted average number of ordinary shares and dilutive ordinary share equivalents outstanding during the period. The dilutive effect of outstanding stock options is determined based on the treasury stock method.

The calculations of basic and diluted income per share attributable to the parent company for the three months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and 2018, were as follows (figures are in thousands of USD, except share and per share amounts):

The calculations of basic and diluted income per share attributable to the parent company for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, were as follows (figures are in thousands of USD, except share and per share amounts):

As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and 2018, the exercise prices for 112,500 shares and 112,500 shares, respectively, of outstanding stock options were above the weighted average market price of the Company’s common stock during the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and these stock options were excluded from the calculation of the diluted income per share for the corresponding periods presented.

A significant portion of the Company’s business is conducted in China where the currency is the RMB. Regulations in China permit foreign owned entities to freely convert the RMB into foreign currency for transactions that fall under the "current account", which includes trade related receipts and payments, interest and dividends. Accordingly, the Company’s Chinese subsidiaries may use RMB to purchase foreign exchange for settlement of such "current account" transactions without pre-approval. Regulations in the PRC currently permit payment of dividends of a PRC company only out of accumulated profits as determined in accordance with accounting standards and regulations in China. Under PRC law, China-based subsidiaries are required to set aside at least 10% of their after-tax profit based on PRC accounting standards each year to their general reserves until the cumulative amount reaches 50% of their paid-in capital. These reserves are not distributable as cash dividends or as loans or advances. These foreign-invested enterprises may also allocate a portion of their after-tax profits, at the discretion of their boards of directors, to their staff welfare and bonus funds. Any amounts so allocated may not be distributed and, accordingly, would not be available for distribution to Genesis and HLUSA.

Transactions other than those that fall under the "current account" and that involve conversion of RMB into foreign currency are classified as "capital account" transactions; examples of "capital account" transactions include repatriations of investment by or loans to foreign owners, or direct equity investments in a foreign entity by a China domiciled entity. "Capital account" transactions require prior approval from China's State Administration of Foreign Exchange, or SAFE, or its provincial branch to convert a remittance into a foreign currency, such as USD, and transmit the foreign currency outside of China.

This system could be changed at any time and any such change may affect the ability of the Company or its subsidiaries in China to repatriate capital or profits, if any, outside China. Furthermore, SAFE has a significant degree of administrative discretion in implementing the laws and has used this discretion to limit convertibility of current account payments out of China. Whether as a result of a deterioration in the Chinese balance of payments, a shift in the Chinese macroeconomic prospects or any number of other reasons, China could impose additional restrictions on capital remittances abroad. As a result of these and other restrictions under the laws and regulations of the PRC, the Company’s PRC subsidiaries are restricted in their ability to transfer a portion of their net assets to the parent. The Company has no assurance that the relevant Chinese governmental authorities in the future will not limit further or eliminate the ability of the Company’s PRC subsidiaries to purchase foreign currencies and transfer such funds to the Company to meet its liquidity or other business needs. Any inability to access funds in China, if and when needed for use by the Company outside of China, could have a material and adverse effect on the Company’s liquidity and its business.

The Company grants credit to its customers in the ordinary course of its business, including Xiamen Joylon, Xiamen Automotive Parts, Shanghai Jinjie and Jingzhou Yude, which are related parties of the Company. The Company’s customers are mostly located in the PRC.

During the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019, the Company’s five largest customers accounted for ~~44.0%~~45.1% of its consolidated net product sales, with one customer individually accounting for more than 10% of consolidated net sales, i.e., ~~18.1%~~20.2%. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019, approximately ~~6.2%~~6.1% of accounts receivable were from trade transactions with the aforementioned customer and there was no individual customer with a receivables balance of more than 10% of total accounts receivable.

During the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2018, the Company’s five largest customers accounted for ~~41.9%~~40.2% of its consolidated net product sales, with one customer individually accounting for more than 10% of consolidated net sales, i.e., ~~18.9%~~17.6%. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2018, approximately ~~4.8%~~5.5% of accounts receivable were from trade transactions with the aforementioned customer and there was no individual customer with a receivables balance of more than 10% of total accounts receivable.

These transactions were consummated under similar terms as those with the Company's third party customers and suppliers.

As of ~~May 9,~~August 8, 2019, Hanlin Chen, Chairman, owns 56.4% of the common stock of the Company and has the effective power to control the vote on substantially all significant matters without the approval of other stockholders.

On January 7, 2019, three purported stockholders of the Company filed a stockholder derivative complaint on behalf of the Company against the Company’s directors Hanlin Chen, Qizhou Wu, Arthur Wong, Guangxun Xu and Robert Tung in the Delaware Court of Chancery, alleging that they had (a) breached their fiduciary duties by approving and paying excessive compensation to the non-employee directors of the Company, Arthur Wong, Guangxun Xu and Robert Tung, and (b) failed to make full and accurate disclosure of all material information with respect to director qualification and director compensation paid in 2017 in the Company’s annual proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed on October 10, 2018. The directors have engaged their own counsel to answer this complaint. On April 9, 2019, the Company moved to dismiss the complaint. The motion to dismiss was denied on July 17, 2019. The directors of the Company will continue to answer this complaint. Management expects the impact of the suit on the Company’s consolidated financial statements to be immaterial.

Other than as described above, (a) the Company is not a party to any pending or, to the best of the Company’s knowledge, any threatened legal proceedings and (b) no director, officer or affiliate of the Company, or owner of record of more than five percent of the securities of the Company, or any associate of any such director, officer or security holder is a party adverse to the Company or has a material interest adverse to the Company in reference to pending litigation.

In addition to the bank loans, notes payables and the related interest, the following table summarizes the Company’s major commitments and contingencies as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 (figures are in thousands of USD):

As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company did not have any significant transactions, obligations or relationships that could be considered off-balance sheet arrangements.

The accounting policies of the product sectors (each entity manufactures and sells different products and represents a different product sector) are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies disclosed in the Company’s 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K except that the disaggregated financial results for the product sectors have been prepared using a management approach, which is consistent with the basis and manner in which management internally disaggregates financial information for the purposes of assisting them in making internal operating decisions. Generally, the Company evaluates performance based on stand-alone product sector operating income and accounts for ~~inter- segment~~inter-segment sales and transfers as if the sales or transfers were to third parties, at current market prices. Each product sector is considered a reporting segment.

As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019, the Company had 1314 product sectors, six of which were principal profit makers and were reported as separate sectors and engaged in the production and sales of power steering (Henglong, Jiulong, Shenyang, Wuhu, Henglong KYB and Hubei Henglong), and one holding company (Genesis). The other ~~seven~~eight sectors were engaged in the production and sale of sensor modular (USAI), automobile steering columns (Jielong), provision of after-sales and R&D services (HLUSA), production and sale of power steering (Chongqing Henglong), trade (Brazil Henglong), manufacture and sales of automobile electronic systems and parts (Wuhan Chuguanjie) ~~and~~, research and development of intelligent automotive technology (Jingzhou Qingyan) and manufacture and sales of automotive motors and electromechanical integrated systems (Wuhan Hyoseong).

As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2018, the Company had 12 product sectors, five of which were principal profit makers and were reported as separate sectors and engaged in the production and sales of power steering (Henglong, Jiulong, Shenyang, Wuhu and Hubei Henglong), and one holding company (Genesis). The other seven sectors were engaged in the production and sale of sensor modular (USAI), automobile steering columns (Jielong), provision of after-sales and R&D services (HLUSA), production and sale of power steering (Chongqing Henglong), trade (Brazil Henglong), manufacture and sales of automobile electronic systems and parts (Wuhan Chuguanjie) and research and development of intelligent automotive technology (Jingzhou Qingyan).

The Company’s product sector information for the three months and six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and 2018, is as follows (figures are in thousands of USD):

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Company’s condensed unaudited consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto and the other financial information contained elsewhere in this Report.

China Automotive Systems, Inc. is a leading power steering systems supplier for the China automobile industry. The Company has business relations with more than sixty vehicle manufacturers, including JAC Motors, Changan Automobile Group, BAIC Group, SAIC Group and Dongfeng Auto Group, the five largest automobile manufacturers in China; Shenyang Brilliance Jinbei Co., Ltd., the largest light vehicle manufacturer in China; Chery Automobile Co., Ltd., the largest state owned car manufacturer in China; BYD Auto Co., Ltd. and Zhejiang Geely Automobile Co., Ltd., the largest privately owned car manufacturers in China. The PRC-based joint ventures of General Motors (GM), Volkswagen, Citroen and Chrysler North America are all key customers. Starting in 2008, the Company has supplied power steering pumps and power steering gear to the Sino-foreign joint ventures established by GM, Citroen and Volkswagen in China. The Company has supplied power steering gears to Chrysler North America since 2009.

Most of the Company’s production and research and development institutes are located in China. The Company has approximately 3,000 employees dedicated to design, development, manufacture and sales of its products. By leveraging its extensive experience, innovative technology and geographic strengths, the Company aims to grow leading positions in automotive power steering systems and to further improve overall margins, long-term operating profitability and cash flows. To achieve these goals and to respond to industry factors and trends, the Company is continuing work to improve its operations and business structure and achieve profitable growth.

The Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sales of automotive systems and components. Great Genesis Holdings Limited, a company incorporated in Hong Kong on January 3, 2003 under the Companies Ordinance of Hong Kong as a limited liability company, “Genesis,” is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and the holding company of the Company’s joint ventures in the PRC. Henglong USA Corporation, “HLUSA,” incorporated on January 8, 2007 in Troy, Michigan, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and mainly engages in marketing of automotive parts in North America, and provides after-sales service and research and development support. CAAS Brazil’s Imports And Trade In Automotive Parts Ltd., “Brazil Henglong,” was established by Hubei Henglong Automotive System Group Co., Ltd., formerly known as Jingzhou Hengsheng Automotive System Co., Ltd., “Hubei Henglong,” as a Sino-foreign joint venture company with two Brazilian citizens in Brazil in August 2012. In May 2017, the Company obtained an additional 15.84% equity interest in Brazil Henglong for nil consideration. The Company retained its controlling interest in Brazil Henglong and the acquisition of the non-controlling interest was accounted for as an equity transaction. Fujian Qiaolong was acquired by the Company in the second quarter of 2014, as a joint venture company that mainly manufactures and distributes drainage and rescue vehicles with mass flow, drainage vehicles with vertical downhole operation, crawler-type mobile pump stations, high-altitude water supply and discharge drainage vehicles, long-range control crawler-type mobile pump stations and other vehicles, which was disposed of by the Company in the second quarter of 2016.

The Company prepares its condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Management periodically evaluates the estimates and judgments made. Management bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates as a result of different assumptions or conditions. The following critical accounting policies affect the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

The table below presents information about the nature and rationale for the Company’s critical accounting estimates:

Please see Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements under Item 1 of Part I of this report.

Selected highlights from our results of operations are as follows (in thousands of U.S. dollars):

Net product sales were ~~$109.2~~$105.7 million for the three months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019, compared to ~~$134.0~~$125.8 million for the same period in 2018, representing a decrease of ~~$24.8~~$20.1 million, or ~~18.5%~~15.9%.

Net sales of traditional steering products and parts were ~~$87.0~~$83.1 million for the three months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019, compared to ~~$109.0~~$98.8 million for the same period in 2018, representing a decrease of ~~$22.0~~$15.7 million, or ~~20.2%~~15.9%. Net sales of electric power steering (“EPS”) were ~~$22.2~~$22.6 million for the three months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and ~~$25.0~~$27.0 million for the same period in 2018, representing a decrease of ~~$2.8~~$4.4 million, or ~~11.2%~~16.3%. As a percentage of net sales, sales of EPS were ~~20.3%~~21.4% for the three months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019, ~~compared to 18.7%~~consistent with 21.4% for the same period in 2018.

The decrease in net product sales was due to the effects of three major factors: i) the decrease in sales volume led to a sales decrease of ~~$8.6~~$24.1 million due to the soft demand in the China domestic brand automobile market; ii) the ~~decrease~~increase in average selling price of steering gears led to a sales ~~decrease~~increase of ~~$7.5~~$13.6 million; and iii) the depreciation of the RMB against the U.S. dollar in this quarter compared to the same quarter last year, resulting in a sales decrease of ~~$8.7~~$9.6 million.

For the three months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019, the cost of products sold was ~~$95.1~~$90.6 million, compared to ~~$112.4~~$108.8 million for the same period of 2018, representing a decrease of ~~$17.3~~$18.2 million, or ~~15.4%~~16.7%. The decrease in cost of sales was mainly due to the effect of the following major factors: i) the decrease in sales volumes with a cost of sales decrease of ~~$5.3~~$22.1 million; ii) the ~~decrease~~increase in unit cost with a cost of sales ~~decrease~~increase of ~~$4.4~~$12.5 million; and iii) the depreciation of the RMB against the U.S. dollar with a cost of sales decrease of ~~$7.6~~$8.6 million. Further analysis is as follows:

Gross margin was ~~12.9%~~14.4% for the three months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019, compared to ~~16.1%~~13.5% for the same period of 2018, representing ~~a decrease~~an increase of ~~3.2%~~0.9%, mainly due to ~~the decrease in selling price and~~ the changes in the product mix for the three months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019.

Selling expenses were ~~$3.1~~$3.9 million for the three months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019, as compared to ~~$5.8~~$4.9 million for the same period of 2018, representing a decrease of ~~$2.7~~$1.0 million, or ~~46.6%~~20.4%, which was mainly due to decreased logistics fees as a result of decreased sales transactions and lower priced logistics suppliers.

General and administrative expenses were ~~$4.6~~$4.4 million for the three months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019, ~~as compared to~~consistent with $4.4 million for the same period of ~~2018, representing an increase of $0.2 million, or 4.5%, which was mainly due to the increased payroll expenses.~~2018.

Research and development expenses were $6.6 million for the three months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019, as compared to ~~$8.3~~$8.1 million for the three months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2018, representing a decrease of ~~$1.7~~$1.5 million, or ~~20.5%~~18.5%, which was mainly due to cost control on research and development expenditures.

Other ~~income,~~expense, net was ~~$1.4~~$0.4 million for the three months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019, compared to other income, net of $0.6 million for the three months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2018, representing an increase of ~~$0.8~~$1.0 million in other expense, which was primarily due to ~~an increase in~~a donation of $0.7 million made by the ~~unspecific purpose subsidies being recognized in the first quarter of 2019.~~Company to a charity.

Interest expense was ~~$0.6~~$0.7 million for the three months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019, ~~compared to interest expense of $0.4~~substantially consistent with $0.8 million for the three months ended ~~March 31, 2018, representing an increase of $0.2 million, primarily due to the new bank loans borrowed in 2019 and higher interest rates.~~June 30, 2018.

Income tax expense was $0.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $0.2 million for the three months ended ~~March 31, 2019, consistent with $0.6 million of income tax expense for the three months ended March 31,~~June 30, 2018. The income before income tax ~~decreased~~increased to ~~$1.2~~$3.1 million for the three months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 from ~~$4.0~~$1.3 million for the same period in 2018 and the effective tax rate increased to ~~16.4%~~21.6% from ~~14.6%~~15.8% for the same period in ~~2018.~~2018, which was due to the valuation allowance provided for the deferred tax assets of Henglong KYB.

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests amounted to ~~$0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared to~~ $0.3 million for the three months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019, compared to net income attributable to non-controlling interests of $0.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018.

Net income attributable to parent company’s common shareholders was ~~$1.5~~$2.5 million for the three months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019, compared to ~~$4.3~~$0.8 million for the three months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2018, representing an increase of $1.7 million.

Selected highlights from our results of operations are as follows (in thousands of U.S. dollars):

Net product sales were $214.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $259.8 million for the same period in 2018, representing a decrease of ~~$2.8~~$44.9 million, or 17.3%.

Net sales of traditional steering products and parts were $170.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $207.8 million for the same period in 2018, representing a decrease of $37.8 million, or 18.2%. Net sales of electric power steering (“EPS”) were $44.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and $52.0 million for the same period in 2018, representing a decrease of $7.1 million, or 13.7%. As a percentage of net sales, sales of EPS were 20.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to 20.0% for the same period in 2018.

The decrease in net product sales was due to the effects of three major factors: i) the decrease in sales volume led to a sales decrease of $32.7 million due to the soft demand in the China domestic brand automobile market; ii) the increase in average selling price of steering gears led to a sales increase of $6.1 million; and iii) the depreciation of the RMB against the U.S. dollar in this period compared to the same period last year, resulting in a sales decrease of $18.3 million.

For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the cost of products sold was $185.7 million, compared to $221.1 million for the same period of 2018, representing a decrease of $35.4 million, or 16.0%. The decrease in cost of sales was mainly due to the effect of the following major factors: i) the decrease in sales volumes with a cost of sales decrease of $27.4 million; ii) the increase in unit cost with a cost of sales increase of $8.1 million; and iii) the depreciation of the RMB against the U.S. dollar with a cost of sales decrease of $16.1 million. Further analysis is as follows:

Gross margin was 13.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to 14.9% for the same period of 2018, representing a decrease of 1.3%, mainly due to the increase in the cost of raw materials and the changes in the product mix in the six months ended June 30, 2019.

Selling expenses were $6.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, as compared to $10.7 million for the same period of 2018, representing a decrease of $3.8 million, or 35.5%, which was mainly due to decreased logistics fees as a result of decreased sales transactions and lower priced logistics suppliers.

General and administrative expenses were $9.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, substantially consistent with $8.9 million for the same period of 2018.

Research and development expenses were $13.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, as compared to $16.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018, representing a decrease of $3.2 million, or 19.5%, which was mainly due to cost control on research and development expenditures.

Other income, net was $1.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, substantially consistent with $1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Interest expense was $1.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, substantially consistent with $1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Income tax expense was $0.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $0.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018. The income before income tax decreased to $4.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 from $5.3 million for the same period in 2018 and the effective tax rate increased to 20.2% from 14.9% for the same period in 2018, which was due to the valuation allowance provided for the deferred tax assets of ~~$2.8 million.~~Henglong KYB.

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests amounted to $0.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $0.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Net income attributable to parent company’s common shareholders was $4.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $5.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018, representing a decrease of $1.2 million, or 23.1%.

The Company has historically financed its liquidity requirements from a variety of sources, including short-term borrowings under bank credit agreements, bankers’ acceptances, issuances of capital stock and notes and internally generated cash. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments of ~~$84.1~~$88.3 million, compared to $103.9 million as of December 31, 2018, representing a decrease of ~~$19.8~~$15.6 million, or ~~19.1%~~15.0%.

The Company had working capital (total current assets less total current liabilities) of ~~$151.0~~$145.7 million as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019, compared to $154.1 million as of December 31, 2018, representing a decrease of ~~$3.1~~$8.4 million, or ~~2.0%~~5.5%.

Except for the expected distribution of dividends from the Company’s PRC subsidiaries to the Company in order to fund the payment of the one-time transition tax due to the U.S. Tax Reform, the Company intends to indefinitely reinvest the funds in subsidiaries established in the PRC.

The Company believes that, in view of its current cash position, the cash expected to be generated from the operations and funds available from bank borrowings as detailed in subsequent paragraphs will be sufficient to meet its working capital and capital expenditure requirements, including the repayment of bank loans, for at least twelve months commencing from the date of this report.

The Company’s capital source is multifaceted, such as bank loans and banker’s acceptance facilities. In financing activities and operating activities, the Company’s banks require the Company to sign line of credit agreements and repay all existing borrowings under such facilities within one year. On the condition that the Company can provide adequate mortgage security and has not violated the terms of the line of credit agreement, such one year facilities can be extended for another year.

The Company had short-term loans of ~~$65.9~~$71.0 million (See Note 7) and bankers’ acceptances of ~~$72.3~~$58.9 million (See Note 8) as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019.

The Company currently expects to be able to obtain similar bank loans, i.e., RMB loans, and bankers’ acceptance facilities in the future if it can provide adequate mortgage security following the termination of the above-mentioned agreements, see the table under “Bank Arrangements” below for more information. If the Company is not able to do so, it will have to refinance such debt as it becomes due or repay that debt to the extent it has cash available from operations or from the proceeds of additional issuances of capital stock. Owing to depreciation, the value of the mortgages securing the above-mentioned bank loans and banker's acceptances will be reduced by approximately ~~$12.0~~$12.4 million over the next 12 months. If the Company wishes to obtain the same amount of bank loans and banker's acceptances, it will have to provide additional mortgages of ~~$12.0~~$12.4 million as of the maturity date of such line of credit agreements, see the table under “Bank Arrangements” below for more information. The Company can still obtain a reduced line of credit with a reduction of ~~$8.4~~$8.7 million, which is ~~70.0%~~70.2%, the mortgage rate, of ~~$12.0~~$12.4 million, if it cannot provide additional mortgages. The Company expects that the reduction in bank loans will not have a material adverse effect on its liquidity.

As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019, the principal outstanding under the Company’s credit facilities and lines of credit was as follows (figures are in thousands of USD):

The Company may request the banks to issue notes payable or bank loans within its credit line using a 365-day revolving line.

The Company’s loan terms range from 7 months to 36 months. Pursuant to the comprehensive credit line arrangement, the Company pledged and guaranteed:

~~1. Equipment~~1.Equipment with an assessed value of approximately ~~$56.0~~$54.9 million as security for its revolving comprehensive credit facility with Hubei Bank.

~~2. Land~~2.Land use rights and buildings with an assessed value of approximately ~~$17.4~~$17.0 million as security for its revolving comprehensive credit facility with Shanghai Pudong Development Bank.

~~3. Land~~3.Land use rights and buildings with an assessed value of approximately ~~$14.8~~$20.7 million as security for its comprehensive credit facility with China CITIC Bank Wuhan branch.

~~4. Land~~4.Land use rights and buildings with an assessed value of approximately $5.5 million as security for its comprehensive credit facility with China CITIC Bank Shenyang branch.

~~5. Land~~5.Land use rights and buildings with an assessed value of approximately ~~$7.6~~$7.5 million as security for its comprehensive credit facility with China Everbright Bank.

~~6. Land~~6.Land use rights and buildings with an assessed value of approximately $2.3 million as security for its comprehensive credit facility with Bank of Chongqing.

~~7. Land~~7.Land use rights and buildings with an assessed value of approximately ~~$4.1~~$4.0 million as security for its comprehensive credit facility with Agricultural Bank of China.

The following table summarizes the contract information of short-term and long-term borrowings between the banks, government and the Company as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 (figures are in thousands of USD).

The Company must use the loans for the purpose described in the table. For the bank loans of ~~$4.5~~$4.4 million and $1.9 million, respectively, with Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, the bank loan of ~~$6.8~~$6.6 million with China Merchants Bank, the bank ~~loan~~loans of $0.1 million and $0.3 million with ~~Agriculture~~Agricultural Bank of China, the bank loan of ~~$3.0~~$2.9 million with Hubei Bank, the bank loan of $2.2 million with China CITIC Bank, the bank loan of $5.8 million with Hankou Bank and the government loan of $0.3 million with Wuhu Municipal Science and Technology Bureau, if the Company fails to do so, it will be charged a penalty interest at 100% of the specified loan rate listed in the table above or early repayment will be triggered. The Company has to pay interest at the interest rate described in the table on the 20th of each month or quarter, as applicable. If the Company fails to do so, it will be charged compound interest at the specified rate in the above table. The Company has to repay the principal outstanding on the specified date in the table. If it fails to do so, it will be charged a penalty interest at 30% of the specified loan rate for bank loans with Bank of China, and penalty interest at 50% of the specified loan rate for bank loans with other banks.

The Company has complied with such financial covenants as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019, and ~~believes it~~ will continue to comply with them.

The following table summarizes the contract information of issuing notes payable between the banks and the Company as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 (figures are in thousands of USD):

The Company must use notes payable for the purpose described in the table. If it fails to do so, the banks will no longer issue the notes payable, and it may have an adverse effect on the Company’s liquidity and capital resources. The Company has to deposit sufficient cash in the designated account of the bank on the due date of notes payable for payment to the suppliers. If the bank has advanced payment for the Company, it will be charged a penalty interest at 50% of the loan rate that is published by the People’s Bank of China for the same period. The Company complied with such financial covenants as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019, and believes it will continue to comply with them.

Net cash used in operating activities for the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 was ~~$18.2~~$25.7 million, compared with net cash used in operating activities of ~~$7.5~~$5.4 million for the same period of 2018, representing an increase in net cash outflow of ~~$10.7~~$20.3 million, which was mainly due to the net effect of (1) the decrease in net income excluding non-cash items by ~~$4.0~~$4.4 million and (2) the increase in cash outflows from movements of operating assets and liabilities by ~~$6.7~~$15.9 million.

Net cash used in investing activities ~~during~~for the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 was ~~$10.0~~$9.8 million, as compared to net cash provided by investing activities of ~~$30.6~~$1.7 million for the same period of 2018, representing an increase of cash outflows by ~~$40.7~~$11.5 million, which was mainly due to (1) a decrease in cash inflows due to the repayment of ~~the~~ loan to a related party by $20.4 million and (2) ~~an increase~~a decrease in ~~cash payment~~payments to ~~purchase short-term investments~~acquire property, plant and equipment by ~~$14.1~~$7.0 million.

Net cash provided by financing activities for the ~~three~~six months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 was ~~$2.0~~$8.8 million, compared to net cash used of ~~$11.4~~$5.4 million for the same period of 2018, representing an increase in cash inflows by ~~$13.4~~$14.2 million, which was mainly due to the offsetting effect of ~~decreased~~a decrease in proceeds from ~~bank loans by $4.4 million, an increase in repayment of the borrowing for~~ sale and leaseback by ~~$1.1~~$11.8 million, ~~and the~~a decrease in repayments of bank loan by ~~$19.2~~$16.8 million and an increase in proceeds from bank loan by $9.3 million.

As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company did not have any significant transactions, obligations or relationships that could be considered off-balance sheet arrangements.

There were no material changes to the disclosure made in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 regarding this matter.

The Company’s management, under the supervision and with the participation of its chief executive officer and chief financial officer, Messrs. Wu Qizhou and Li Jie, respectively, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019, the end of the period covered by this Report. The term “disclosure controls and procedures,” as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, means controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports, such as this Form 10-Q, that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on that evaluation, Messrs. Wu and Li concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019.

The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of its disclosure control system are met. Because of inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues, if any, within a company have been detected.

There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in Item 1A of the Company’s 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Delaware		33-0885775
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or		(I.R.S. employer identification number)
organization)

Title of each class		Trading symbol		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value		CAAS		The Nasdaq Capital Market

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	Part I — Financial Information

Item 1.	Unaudited Financial Statements.	4
	Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the Three Months and Six Months Ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and 2018	4
	Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018	56
	Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the ~~Three~~Six Months Ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and 2018	67
	Notes to Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements	78
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.	2224
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.	3438
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures.	3438

	Part II — Other Information

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings.	3539
Item 1A.	Risk Factors.	3539
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.	3539
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities.	3539
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures.	3539
Item 5.	Other Information.	3539
Item 6.	Exhibits.	3639

Signatures		3740

	March 31, 2019			December 31, 2018			June 30, 2019			December 31, 2018
Accounts receivable - unrelated parties	$	150,415		$	149,100		$	131,975		$	149,100
Notes receivable - unrelated parties⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾		94,255			90,412
Total accounts and notes receivable- unrelated parties		244,670			239,512
Notes receivable - unrelated parties ^{(1) (2)}								95,862			90,412
Total accounts and notes receivable - unrelated parties								227,837			239,512
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts - unrelated parties⁽³⁾		(2,096	)		(1,993	)		(2,156	)		(1,993	)
Accounts and notes receivable, net - unrelated parties		242,574			237,519			225,681			237,519
Accounts and notes receivable - related parties		21,701			18,825			29,449			18,825
Accounts and notes receivable, net	$	264,275		$	256,344		$	255,130		$	256,344

	March 31, 2019		December 31, 2018		June 30, 2019		December 31, 2018
Raw materials	$	29,206	$	27,190	$	24,174	$	27,190
Work in process		12,340		11,932		10,289		11,932
Finished goods		48,656		48,899		56,387		48,899
Total	$	90,202	$	88,021	$	90,850	$	88,021

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2019			2018
Net product sales ($12,836 and $10,846 sold to related parties for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018)	$	109,193		$	134,018
Cost of products sold ($5,504 and $8,249 purchased from related parties for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018)		95,148			112,379
Gross profit		14,045			21,639
Gain on other sales		1,269			1,513
Less: Operating expenses
Selling expenses		3,085			5,827
General and administrative expenses		4,590			4,424
Research and development expenses		6,602			8,307
Total operating expenses		14,277			18,558
Income from operations		1,037			4,594
Other income, net		1,407			621
Interest expense		(568	)		(415	)
Financial expense, net		(665	)		(765	)
Income before income tax expenses and equity in earnings of affiliated companies		1,211			4,035
Less: Income taxes		198			588
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies		211			585
Net income		1,224			4,032
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests		(243	)		(280	)
Net income attributable to parent company’s common shareholders	$	1,467		$	4,312
Comprehensive income:
Net income	$	1,224		$	4,032
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation gain, net of tax		6,363			13,242
Comprehensive income		7,587			17,274
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests		214			236
Comprehensive income attributable to parent company	$	7,373		$	17,038

Net income attributable to parent company’s common shareholders per share

Basic –	$	0.05		$	0.14

Diluted-	$	0.05		$	0.14
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
Basic		31,507,487			31,644,004
Diluted		31,513,297			31,644,004

	(1)	Depreciation charges were $5.3 million and $4.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $9.2 million and $8.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

	(2)	As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company pledged property, plant and equipment with a net book value of approximately ~~$57.4~~$59.6 million and $55.9 million, respectively as security for its comprehensive credit facilities with banks in China.

	~~(2)~~	~~Depreciation charges were $3.9 million and $4.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.~~

	(3)	Interest costs capitalized for the three months ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and 2018, were ~~$0.1~~$0.2 million and $0.2 million, respectively, and $0.3 million and $0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

(1)	These loans are secured by property, plant and equipment of the Company and are repayable within one year (See Note 6). As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the weighted average interest rate was ~~5.0%~~4.9% and 5.3% per annum, respectively. Interest is to be paid monthly or quarterly, on the twentieth day of the applicable month or quarter, or at maturity and the principal repayment is at maturity.

(2)	On October 27, 2017, Henglong entered into a credit facility agreement with China CITIC Bank to obtain credit facilities in the amount of RMB 224.0 million (equivalent to ~~$33.3~~$32.6 million as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019), the “Henglong CITIC Credit Facility”. The original maturity date of the Henglong CITIC Credit Facility was October 27, 2018 and was extended to October 26, 2019. The amount of Henglong CITIC Credit Facility changed into RMB 200.0 million (equivalent to ~~$29.7~~$29.1 million as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019). As security for the Henglong CITIC Credit Facility, Henglong’s property, plant and equipment were pledged and Hubei Henglong provided a guarantee. Henglong provided Jielong with a Standby Letter of Credit under the Credit Facility. On August 21, 2018, Henglong drew down loans amounting to RMB 23.2 million and RMB 48.1 million (equivalent to $3.4 million and ~~$7.1~~$7.0 million), respectively. On August 23 and September 7, 2018, Henglong drew down loans amounting to RMB 19.3 million and RMB 5.8 million (equivalent to ~~$2.9~~$2.8 million and ~~$0.9~~$0.8 million), respectively. On March 15 and March 26, 2019, Henglong drew down loans amounting to RMB 7.2 million and RMB 7.8 million (equivalent to $1.0 million and ~~$1.2~~$1.1 million), respectively. On June 26, 2019, Henglong drew down loans amounting to RMB 6.3 million (equivalent to $0.9 million). The annual interest rate of the loans was 3.63%, 3.98%, 3.79%, 3.95%, 3.52%, 3.52% and ~~3.52%~~3.49%, respectively. On October 27, 2017, Hubei Henglong entered into a credit facility agreement with China CITIC Bank to obtain credit facilities in the amount of RMB 140.0 million (equivalent to ~~$20.8~~$20.4 million as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019), the “Hubei Henglong CITIC Credit Facility”. The Hubei Henglong CITIC Credit Facility expired on October 27, 2018. Henglong provided a guarantee for the Hubei Henglong CITIC Credit Facility. The original maturity date of the Hubei Henglong CITIC Credit Facility was October 27, 2018 and was extended to October 26, 2019. The amount of the Hubei Henglong CITIC Credit Facility changed into RMB 200.0 million (equivalent to ~~$29.7~~$29.1 million as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019). Hubei Henglong provided Jiulong with a Standby Letter of Credit under the Credit Facility. On August 10, 2018, Hubei Henglong drew down loans amounting to RMB 11.5 million and RMB 27.0 million (equivalent to $1.7 million and ~~$4.0~~$3.9 million), respectively. On August 22 and September 6, 2018, Hubei Henglong drew down loans amounting to RMB 26.0 million and RMB 7.6 million (equivalent to ~~$3.9~~$3.8 million and $1.1 million), respectively. On March 15, 2019, Hubei Henglong drew down loans amounting to RMB 28.0 million and RMB 14.1 million (equivalent to ~~$4.2~~$4.1 million and $2.1 million), respectively. The annual interest rate of the loans was 3.93%, 3.84%, 3.98%, 4.01%, 3.63% and 3.52%, respectively.

~~(2)~~(3)	On September 27, 2018, the Company received a Chinese government loan of RMB 50.0 million, equivalent to approximately ~~$7.4~~$7.3 million, with an interest rate of 3.48% per annum, which ~~will~~was scheduled to mature on June 28, 2019. Henglong pledged RMB 51.5 million, equivalent to approximately ~~$7.6~~$7.5 million, of notes receivable as security for the Chinese government loan (See Note 3). The Company repaid this government loan on June 20, 2019.

~~(3)~~(4)	On November 13, 2017, the Company received a Chinese government loan of RMB 2.0 million, equivalent to approximately $0.3 million, with an interest rate of 4.75% per annum, which will mature on November 12, 2020.

	Three Months Ended March 31,						Year Ended December 31,			Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2019			2018			2018			2019			2018			2019			2018
Balance at beginning of the period	$	31,085		$	29,033		$	29,033		$	32,157		$	30,201		$	31,085		$	29,033
Additions during the period		2,776			4,248			24,102			4,725			5,617			7,501			9,865
Settlement within period		(2,294	)		(4,206	)		(20,599	)
Foreign currency translation loss/(gain)		590			1,126			(1,451	)
Settlement within the period											(5,289	)		(4,499	)		(7,583	)		(8,705	)
Foreign currency translation gain											(657	)		(1,540	)		(67	)		(414	)
Balance at end of the period	$	32,157		$	30,201		$	31,085		$	30,936		$	29,779		$	30,936		$	29,779

Issuance Date	Expected volatility			Risk-free rate			Expected term (years)		Dividend yield
Issuance date												Expected volatility			Risk-free rate			Expected term (years)		Dividend yield

December 5, 2018		44.72	%		2.79	%		5		0.00	%		44.72	%		2.79	%		5		0.00	%

		March 31, 2019				December 31, 2018
Accounts and notes receivable from related parties		$	21,701			$	18,825

	Payment obligations by period										Payment obligations by period
	2019		2020		2021		Thereafter		Total		2019		2020		2021		Thereafter		Total
Obligations for investment contracts⁽¹⁾	$	10,990	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	10,990	$	5,528	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	5,528
Obligations for purchasing and service agreements		30,558		3,894		-		-		34,452		19,477		1,943		199		-		21,619
Total	$	41,548	$	3,894	$	-	$	-	$	45,442	$	25,005	$	1,943	$	199	$	-	$	27,147

	Net Product Sales						Net Income (Loss)						Net Product Sales						Net Income (Loss)
	Three Months Ended						Three Months Ended						Three Months Ended						Three Months Ended
	March 31,						March 31,						June 30,						June 30,
	2019			2018			2019			2018			2019			2018			2019			2018
Henglong	$	40,964		$	68,896		$	(2,121	)	$	(312	)	$	36,575		$	60,301		$	2,208		$	(1,530	)
Jiulong		22,122			27,445			1,168			455			26,638			30,962			1,192			956
Shenyang		4,895			6,348			(299	)		(618	)		5,411			8,866			704			534
Wuhu		6,998			4,636			(175	)		(397	)		4,238			5,565			(212	)		(483	)
Hubei Henglong		28,175			33,393			1,372			3,089			27,584			28,717			2,419			3,273
Henglong KYB		19,954			-			(396	)		-			18,878			-			(1,469	)		-
Other Entities		17,296			17,898			1,455			794			15,353			21,153			1,411			1,488
Total Segments		140,404			158,616			1,004			3,011			134,677			155,564			6,253			4,238
Corporate		-			-			(301	)		564			-			-			(1,163	)		(1,582	)
Eliminations		(31,211	)		(24,598	)		521			457			(28,929	)		(29,782	)		(2,857	)		(1,660	)
Total	$	109,193		$	134,018		$	1,224		$	4,032		$	105,748		$	125,782		$	2,233		$	996

	Net Product Sales						Net Income (Loss)
	Six Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	June 30,						June 30,
	2019			2018			2019			2018
Henglong	$	77,539		$	129,197		$	87		$	(1,842	)
Jiulong		48,760			58,407			2,360			1,411
Shenyang		10,306			15,214			405			(84	)
Wuhu		11,236			10,201			(387	)		(880	)
Hubei Henglong		55,759			62,110			3,791			6,362
Henglong KYB		38,832			-			(1,865	)		-
Other Entities		32,649			39,051			2,866			2,282
Total Segments		275,081			314,180			7,257			7,249
Corporate		-			-			(1,464	)		(1,018	)
Eliminations		(60,140	)		(54,380	)		(2,336	)		(1,203	)
Total	$	214,941		$	259,800		$	3,457		$	5,028

	Net Product Sales											Cost of Products Sold
	(in thousands of USD, except percentages)											(in thousands of USD, except percentages)
	2019			2018			Change					2019			2018			Change
Henglong	$	40,964		$	68,896		$	(27,932	)	-40.5	%	$	40,742		$	62,047		$	(21,305	)	-34.3	%
Jiulong		22,122			27,445			(5,323	)	-19.4			18,837			24,535			(5,698	)	-23.2
Shenyang		4,895			6,348			(1,453	)	-22.9			4,546			6,306			(1,760	)	-27.9
Wuhu		6,998			4,636			2,362		50.9			6,745			4,351			2,394		55.0
Hubei Henglong		28,175			33,393			(5,218	)	-15.6			21,920			25,025			(3,105	)	-12.4
Henglong KYB		19,954			-			19,954		-			19,130			-			19,130		-
Other Entities		17,296			17,898			(602	)	-3.4			14,624			14,985			(361	)	-2.4
Total Segments		140,404			158,616			(18,212	)	-11.5			126,544			137,249			(10,705	)	-7.8
Elimination		(31,211	)		(24,598	)		(6,613	)	26.9			(31,396	)		(24,870	)		(6,526	)	26.2
Total	$	109,193		$	134,018		$	(24,825	)	-18.5	%	$	95,148		$	112,379		$	(17,231	)	-15.3	%

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	Bank	Due Date	Amount Available⁽⁴⁾		Amount Used⁽²⁾		Assessed Mortgage Value⁽³⁾		Bank	Due Date	Amount Available⁽⁴⁾		Amount Used⁽²⁾		Assessed Mortgage Value⁽³⁾
1. Comprehensive credit facilities	Hubei Bank	Nov-2019	$	26,732	$	18,808	$	56,043	Shanghai Pudong Development Bank⁽¹⁾	Jan-2019	$	9,231	$	9,231	$	17,018

2. Comprehensive credit facilities	Shanghai Pudong Development Bank⁽¹⁾	Jan-2019		16,968		16,968		17,374	China CITIC Bank⁽¹⁾	Jul-2019		3,346		2,182		5,532
									China CITIC Bank⁽¹⁾	Oct-2019		74,185		39,805		20,723

3. Comprehensive credit facilities	China CITIC Bank	Jul-2019		3,416		2,672		5,492	Bank of China⁽¹⁾	Sep-2019		19,055		12,510		-
	China CITIC Bank⁽¹⁾	Oct-2019		75,741		39,452		14,750

4. Comprehensive credit facilities	China Everbright Bank	Dec-2019		4,455		3,843		7,604	Hubei Bank	Nov-2019		26,183		17,246		54,892

5. Comprehensive credit facilities	Bank of Chongqing	Sep-2021		743		554		2,320	Hankou Bank⁽¹⁾	Nov-2019		14,546		7,090		-

6. Comprehensive credit facilities	Bank of China⁽¹⁾	Sep-2019		19,455		9,749		-	China Everbright Bank	Dec-2019		4,364		4,350		7,448

7. Comprehensive credit facilities	Hankou Bank⁽¹⁾	Nov-2019		14,850		1,297		-	China Merchants Bank⁽¹⁾	Mar-2020		21,819		11,057		-

8. Comprehensive credit facilities	China Merchants Bank⁽¹⁾	Mar-2020		22,277		7,802		-	Agricultural Bank of China	Mar-2020		1,018		436		4,041

9. Comprehensive credit facilities	Agriculture Bank of China	Mar-2020		1,040		149		4,126	Bank of Chongqing	Sep-2021		728		542		2,272

Total			$	185,677	$	101,294	$	107,709			$	174,475	$	104,449	$	111,926

(1)	The comprehensive credit facility with Shanghai Pudong Development Bank is required to be guaranteed by Jielong and Hubei Henglong in addition to the above pledged assets. It expired in January 2019, and the Company is currently in the process of negotiating with the bank for the renewal of this credit facility. The comprehensive credit facility with China CITIC Bank is required to be guaranteed by Henglong and Hubei Henglong, in addition to the above pledged assets. The comprehensive credit facility with Bank of China is required to be guaranteed by Hubei Henglong. The comprehensive credit facility with Hankou Bank is required to be guaranteed by Henglong. The comprehensive credit facility with China Merchants Bank is required to be guaranteed by Hubei Henglong. The comprehensive credit facility with China CITIC Bank Shenyang branch expired in July 2019, and the Company is currently in the process of negotiating with the bank for the renewal of this credit facility.

(2)	“Amount used” represents the credit facilities used by the Company for the purpose of bank loans or notes payable during the facility contract period. The loans or notes payable under the credit facilities will remain outstanding regardless of the expiration of the relevant credit facilities until the separate loans or notes payable expire. The amount used includes bank loans of ~~$58.5~~$71.0 million and notes payable of ~~$42.8~~$33.5 million as of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019. The remainder of ~~$7.7~~$0.3 million of government loan and ~~$29.5~~$25.4 million of notes payable was secured by bank notes or time deposits without utilization of credit lines.

(3)	In order to obtain lines of credit, the Company needs to pledge certain assets to banks. As of ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019, the pledged assets included equipment with assessed value of ~~$56.0~~$54.9 million, and land use rights and buildings with assessed value of ~~$51.7~~$57.0 million.

(4)	“Amount available” is used for the drawdown of bank loans and issuance of bank notes. For the drawdown of bank loans, this amount represents the amount that the Company can borrow immediately; for issuance of bank notes, the Company needs to pledge additional collateral in order to utilize these bank facilities.

(5)	The pledged cash deposits were not included in the assessed mortgage value.

Bank Government	Purpose	Borrowing Date	Borrowing Term (Months)		Annual Interest Rate			Date of Interest Payment	Due Date	Amount Payable on Due Date
Wuhu Municipal Science and Technology Bureau	Working Capital	Nov 13, 2017		36		4.75	%	Pay quarterly	Nov 12, 2020		297

China CITIC Bank	Working Capital	Aug 10, 2018		12		3.93	%	Pay in arrear	Aug 9, 2019		1,713

China CITIC Bank	Working Capital	Aug 10, 2018		12		3.84	%	Pay in arrear	Aug 9, 2019		4,002

China CITIC Bank	Working Capital	Aug 21, 2018		12		3.63	%	Pay in arrear	Aug 20, 2019		3,438

China CITIC Bank	Working Capital	Aug 21, 2018		12		3.98	%	Pay in arrear	Aug 20, 2019		7,138

China CITIC Bank	Working Capital	Aug 22, 2018		12		3.98	%	Pay in arrear	Aug 20, 2019		3,855

China CITIC Bank	Working Capital	Aug 23, 2018		12		3.79	%	Pay in arrear	Aug 22, 2019		2,861

China CITIC Bank	Working Capital	Sep 6, 2018		12		4.01	%	Pay in arrear	Sep 5, 2019		1,128

China CITIC Bank	Working Capital	Sep 7, 2018		12		3.95	%	Pay in arrear	Sep 6, 2019		857

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank	Working Capital	Sep 21, 2018		10		5.23	%	Pay monthly	Jul 20, 2019		4,455

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank	Working Capital	Sep 21, 2018		10		5.23	%	Pay monthly	Jul 20, 2019		1,931

Financial Bureau of Jingzhou Development Zone	Working Capital	Sep 27, 2018		9		3.48	%	Pay in arrear	Jun 28, 2019		7,426

Hubei Bank	Working Capital	Oct 19, 2018		12		5.22	%	Pay monthly	Oct 19, 2019		2,970

Bank of Chongqing	Working Capital	Oct 29, 2018		12		5.66	%	Pay monthly	Oct 28, 2019		206

Bank of China	Working Capital	Nov 23, 2018		12		4.57	%	Pay monthly	Nov 22, 2019		2,970

China CITIC Bank	Working Capital	Nov 28, 2018		7		5.22	%	Pay monthly	Jul 8, 2019		2,228

Bank of China	Working Capital	Dec 19, 2018		12		4.57	%	Pay monthly	Dec 18, 2019		2,970

Bank of Chongqing	Working Capital	Dec 28, 2018		12		5.66	%	Pay monthly	Dec 24, 2019		97

Bank of Chongqing	Working Capital	Jan 30, 2019		12		5.66	%	Pay monthly	Jan 29, 2020		81

Bank of Chongqing	Working Capital	Mar 5, 2019		12		5.66	%	Pay monthly	Mar 3, 2020		170

China CITIC Bank	Working Capital	Mar 15, 2019		12		3.52	%	Pay in arrear	Mar 9, 2020		1,076

China CITIC Bank	Working Capital	Mar 15, 2019		12		3.52	%	Pay in arrear	Mar 11, 2020		2,094

China CITIC Bank	Working Capital	Mar 15, 2019		12		3.62	%	Pay in arrear	Mar 13, 2020		4,154

China Merchants Bank	Working Capital	Mar 18, 2019		12		5.00	%	Pay monthly	Mar 18, 2020		6,757

China CITIC Bank	Working Capital	Mar 26, 2019		12		3.52	%	Pay in arrear	Mar 24, 2020		1,162

Agriculture Bank of China	Working Capital	Mar 27, 2019		12		4.35	%	Pay monthly	Mar 26, 2020		149
Total										$	66,185

Purpose	Term (Months)	Due Date	Amount Payable on Due Date		Term (Months)	Due Date	Amount Payable on Due Date
Working Capital⁽¹⁾	6	Apr. 2019	$	14,783	6	Jul. 2019		11,811
Working Capital	6	May 2019		11,945	6	Aug. 2019		10,633
Working Capital	6	Jun. 2019		14,662	6	Sep. 2019		8,009
Working Capital	6	Jul. 2019		11,859	6	Oct. 2019		11,336
Working Capital	6	Aug. 2019		10,856	6	Nov. 2019		11,448
Working Capital	6	Sep. 2019		8,152	6	Dec. 2019		5,680
Total (See Note 8)			$	72,257			$	58,917

Exhibit Number		Description

3.1(i)		Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference from the filing on Form 10SB12G File No. 000-33123).

3.1(ii)		Bylaws (incorporated by reference from the Form 10SB12G File No. 000-33123).

10.1		Joint-venture Agreement, dated March 31, 2006, as amended on May 2, 2006, between Great Genesis Holdings Limited and Wuhu Chery Technology Co., Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company’s Form 10-Q Quarterly Report on May 10, 2006).

10.2		Stock Exchange Agreement dated August 11, 2014 by and among Jingzhou City Jiulong Machinery Electricity Manufacturing Co., Ltd., China Automotive Systems, Inc. and Hubei Henglong Automotive System Group Co., Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 10-Q Quarterly Report on August 13, 2014).

10.3		English translation of Joint Venture Contract, dated as of April 27, 2018, by and between Hubei Henglong Automotive System Group Co., Ltd. and KYB (China) Investment Co., Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 27, 2018).

31.1		Rule 13a-14(a) Certification*

31.2		Rule 13a-14(a) Certification*

32.1		Section 1350 Certification*

32.2		Section 1350 Certification*

101*		The following materials from the China Automotive Systems, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended ~~March 31,~~June 30, 2019, were filed on ~~May 9,~~August 8, 2019 formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL):

	(i)	Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income,

	(ii)	Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets,

	(iii)	Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and

	(iv)	related notes

	*	filed herewith

	CHINA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC.
	(Registrant)

Date: ~~May 9,~~August 8, 2019	By:	/s/Qizhou Wu
		Qizhou Wu
		President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: ~~May 9,~~August 8, 2019	By:	/s/Jie Li
		Jie Li
		Chief Financial Officer