China’s monthly car exports top 1m for first time as overall trade soars
China's monthly car exports exceeded one million units for the first time in June, driven by strong demand for electric and hybrid vehicles. This surge has intensified trade tensions with the EU and US, putting pressure on European manufacturers like Volkswagen.
Why it matters
The rapid expansion of China's automotive industry is disrupting global markets and forcing major Western manufacturers to undergo significant restructuring.
China-made cars to be shipped aboard at Taicang Port in Suzhou. Overseas sales of brands ranging from BYD to Jaecoo are booming. China-made cars to be shipped aboard at Taicang Port in Suzhou. Overseas sales of brands ranging from BYD to Jaecoo are booming. Chinese economy China’s monthly car exports top 1m for first time as overall trade soars Country risks new tariffs from US and EU as it looks likely to match or beat last year’s record surplus of $1tn
Prefer the Guardian on Google China’s monthly car exports topped 1m for the first time in June as overall overseas shipments from the world’s second biggest economy rose 27%.
Official Chinese customs data showed that a stronger-than-expected trade performance kept China on track to match or beat last year’s record trade surplus of $1tn (£748bn), achieved despite Donald Trump’s curtailed tariff war.
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