Zhang Xue's WSBK replica race bike snaps up ¥5 million cap in under a minute; proceeds pledged to Yanran Angel Fund (嫣然天使基金)

Auction and result

Zhang Xue Motorcycles (张雪机车) founder Zhang Xue (张雪) publicly auctioned a No. 53 WSBK (World Superbike Championship / 世界超级摩托车锦标赛) championship replica on a livestream tonight, and the sale hit the imposed ceiling of ¥5 million in under a minute. The auction opened at ¥400,000 with a capped price of ¥5,000,000; after bids passed ¥1,000,000, rules required incremental increases and awarded the cap to the first bidder to reach it. It has been reported that the winning bidder, using the handle “敌敌畏”, said they represented a company and framed the purchase as both corporate honor and a social contribution.

Items, rules and the pledge

The lot included the full motorcycle, the fastest lap trophy from the Portugal round’s first race, and a champion cap autographed by Zhang Xue. Zhang announced during the livestream that the entire sale sum will be donated in full to the Yanran Angel Fund (嫣然天使基金), the charity founded by actor Li Yapeng (李亚鹏). Zhang asked Li to decide the recipient hospital and use of funds, and reportedly urged Li to supervise the distribution to ensure transparency. Li has publicly thanked Zhang and, it has been reported, mobilized followers to show support via the livestream earlier in the evening.

Motivation and provenance

Zhang said the auction was prompted by concerns over operational funding pressure at a Yanran-affiliated hospital; lacking sufficient personal and corporate resources earlier, he used the championship moment to raise support. He also displayed a certificate for the replica, noting the bike cannot be registered for road use and that the signed, stamped certificate will act as a unique collector’s ID. Zhang requested that the purchaser permanently preserve the motorcycle while allowing permanent access to the trophy for public visits.

Context for Western readers

WSBK is an international motorcycle racing series; winning replica bikes and branded memorabilia carry value among collectors and motorsport fans. Live-streamed auctions and celebrity-driven charity sales have become a familiar phenomenon in China’s tech-enabled commerce ecosystem, where influencers, racers and entertainers often blend commerce, fandom and philanthropy. It has been reported that buyers and organizers will sometimes publicize oversight arrangements to reassure the public about fund use — a not-insignificant consideration given heightened scrutiny of donation channels in recent years.