Opinion | How China is engineering Asia’s rise as the world’s leading EV factory

Systematic Chinese investments and tech transfers are being embraced, especially in Southeast Asia, in contrast to Western decoupling efforts

In light of Asia’s EV dynamics – which are underpinned by pragmatism, interdependence and integration – BYD’s slowdown points to a recalibration rather than a retreat.

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