China

[July – 26] BYD nears decision on 2nd Europe plant; Spain, France favorites – Automotive News

[July – 26] China’s Chery takes over former Nissan car factory in South Africa | Reuters

[July – 26] Chinese automakers overtake Japanese rivals in Europe despite EV tariffs – KrASIA

[July – 26] Nio to start construction of Shanghai battery facility in H2, focusing on next-gen technology

[July – 26] China’s Dongfeng preparing to sell EVs in Canada – Automotive News

[July – 26] Zimbabwe’s top critical mineral in focus as the US commits $300 million to detach from China

[July – 26] Namibia secures China deals on infrastructure, mining and energy with state visit | Reuters

[July – 26] Hungary probes deal with China’s BYD carmaker after ex-foreign minister takes job there

[July – 26] Honda, GAC extend China joint venture until 2038 – Xinhua

[July – 26] Li Auto Launches First Overseas Assembly Plant in Kazakhstan – Caixin Global

[July – 26] China’s Geely to make EVs at Ford plant in Spain under new joint venture – CNBC

[July – 26] Zimbabwe taps Chinese firms for $300 million lithium project – MINING.COM

[July – 26] LGES seeks US ban on import of Chinese EVE batteries – Yahoo Finance

[July – 26] Spain courts Chinese firms but looks to EU for ground rules – Reuters

[July – 26] VW Group CEO Oliver Blume calls for swift EU tariffs on Chinese plug-in hybrids

[July – 26] China to levy consumption tax on lithium -ion batteries and solar cells – Reuters

[June – 26] Exclusive: India’s Tata taps Chery for premium EV push, leveraging Chinese tech | Reuters

[June – 26] Nissan inks deal to make Chery’s UK vehicles at Sunderland facility | Reuters

[June – 26] USA Rare Earth finalizes deals for up to $1.6 billion in funding under CHIPS Act | Reuters

[June – 26] SAIC MG to build its first European auto plant in Spain to dodge tariffs – CnEVPost