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Why Chinese EV Makers Are Pivoting to Europe Amid Trade Tensions
Episode 6 of China Economy with Fexingo drills into a strategic shift as Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers, led by BYD and NIO, accelerate exports to Europe just as the EU considers anti-subsidy tariffs. Lucas and Luna unpack the data: NIO's stock is down over 11% in the past five days, while Chinese EV exports to the EU surged 40% in the first quarter of 2026. They explore why companies are building factories in Hungary and Spain, how the yuan's stability at 6.81 per dollar aids their pricing power, and what this means for legacy automakers like Volkswagen. The conversation…
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