Why Chinese EV Makers Are Expanding Into ‘Asia’s Detroit’

China has become the world’s top electric vehicle market. And homegrown car companies like BYD have dominated. Now, as Chinese EV makers look to sell more cars globally, they’re setting up manufacturing facilities in Thailand, often called “Asia’s Detroit.” WSJ reporter Selina Cheng speaks with host Alex Ossola about why Chinese EV companies are turning to Thailand, and what it says about China’s ambitions for the global EV market.

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China has become the world’s top electric vehicle market. And homegrown car companies like BYD have dominated. Now, as Chinese EV makers look to sell more cars globally, they’re setting up manufacturing facilities in Thailand, often called “Asia’s Detroit.” WSJ reporter Selina Cheng speaks with host Alex Ossola about why Chinese EV companies are turning to Thailand, and what it says about China’s ambitions for the global EV market.

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