EU tariffs fail to stem flood of Chinese cars, BYD hit by workforce claims: 7 EV reads

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1. EU tariffs failing to stop flood of Chinese electric vehicles, new trade data suggests

BYD electric cars for export waiting to be loaded on to a ship at a port in Yantai, Shandong province. Photo: AFP
BYD electric cars for export waiting to be loaded on to a ship at a port in Yantai, Shandong province. Photo: AFP

China’s electric vehicle (EV) shipments to the European Union defied the bloc’s newly imposed tariffs to report a surprise uptick in December, prompting market worries that Sino-European trade tensions could escalate further in 2025.

2. China EV giant BYD hits skids in Brazil as ‘slavery-like’ claims slam workforce

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Long working hours, beds without mattresses, a communal lavatory shared by dozens of people – these are often axiomatic elements in the life of a Chinese construction worker. But they are considered unacceptable “slavery-like conditions” in Brazil, a country that is incomparable with China in terms of economic size but which outperforms the latter in protecting employees.

3. Trade barriers against China hit record high in 2024 amid overcapacity fears

  

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