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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Chan Ho-Him

China's car exports surged in 2025, but domestic demand slowed

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China’s auto exports surged 21% in 2025, driven by rising shipments of electric vehicles, while domestic demand slowed, an industry association said Wednesday.

As Chinese automakers expanded further into overseas markets, exports of new energy vehicles such as EVs and plug-in hybrids doubled from the previous year to 2.6 million units, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

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