Tesla’s new Model Y is reportedly coming to China very soon – here’s when

Tesla’s new refreshed Model Y, which has been codenamed “Juniper,” is reportedly set to launch in the Chinese market very soon, local media in the country is reporting. CarNewsChina is indicating that the new Model Y will have both a five-seat and six-seat variation. The five-seater will feature a facelift much like the Model 3 […]

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Chinese automakers avoid EU’s EV tariffs with hybrid vehicles

Chinese automakers are increasing hybrid exports to Europe to avoid the European Union’s tariffs on China-made electric vehicle (EV) imports. Euro News said China’s top automakers—BYD, SAIC, and Geely—increased their hybrid vehicle exports to Europe. The increase in hybrid vehicle exports comes after the European Union approved the implementation of EV tariffs on China-made vehicles. […]

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China invests ~$1 billion in Bolivia’s lithium

Chinese consortium CBC signed an agreement with Bolivia’s government to extract lithium. Under its agreement with Bolivia, CBC will build two direct lithium extraction plants, investing at least $1 billion. The Bolivian government will hold a 51% stake in CBC’s lithium extraction plants. The project will be located in the Uyuni salt flat in Southwest […]

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Volkswagen to sell assembly plant linked to Uyghur labor in China

The Volkswagen-SAIC joint venture is reportedly selling its assembly plant in Xinjiang, China, which has been linked to Uyghur forced labor.  The assembly plant in Xinjiang has been criticized by right groups and Western lawmakers who have alleged the use of forced labor in the region. Forbes confirmed that Volkswagen and SAIC sold assets to […]

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China EV tariffs in the EU are far from resolved

Negotiations between China and the European Union (EU) about tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports are ongoing and are far from being resolved.  Last week, the chairman of the European Parliament’s trade committee, Bernd Lange, told German broadcaster n-TV that the negotiations between China and the EU over EV tariffs were nearing an end. […]

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China digs deeper into EU dairy imports

China widened its anti-subsidy probe on dairy imports from the European Union (EU). The investigation into the EU dairy imports to China launched in August and has been tied to the EU’s tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports into Europe.  China’s investigation now includes additional EU subsidy programs on dairy imports, including those in […]

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EU considers new criteria for China during EV tariff negotiations 

The European Union (EU) might require China to transfer intellectual property (IP) for clean technologies. The move comes as the EU and China continue negotiations over the latter’s tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports.  Last month, enough EU member states voted to impose higher tariffs on China-made EV imports. However, the EU still needs […]

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