China's EV Dominance Faces Global Trade Barriers
A decade after Xi Jinping's pivotal speech, China's electric vehicle industry thrives but encounters resistance from Western markets.
- China has become the world's largest auto market, with 9.5 million EVs sold last year.
- BYD Co. surpassed Tesla as the world's largest EV producer in late 2023.
- The US and EU have imposed tariffs and launched investigations into Chinese EVs, citing unfair advantages.
- China's success in EVs has led to tensions with Western countries over trade and market access.
- Chinese automakers are innovating with technologies like solid-state batteries to maintain their competitive edge.