Why the world should welcome competition from Chinese carmakers
Deglobalisation would be bad for drivers and the planet
If fresh evidence were needed of the importance of China to the global car industry, the Shanghai motor show, which opened on April 18th, provides it. The world’s other big jamborees have been permanently cancelled or downgraded, but China’s showcase has attracted 1,000 exhibitors from many countries with 100 new models on show.
This article appeared in the Leaders section of the print edition under the headline “Great wheels from China”
Leaders April 22nd 2023
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