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China's auto industry should be grateful for Trump

The trade war has had a negative impact on the Chinese economy, but it's prompted changes in the Chinese auto industry that will make it healthier and more competitive in the long run.
Mobility Report
Sky's the limit for Li Shufu's ambitions
Until recently, Li Shufu, chairman of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, seemed determined to build a global automotive empire. Now it appears that's only part of the story.
China
Ford pedigree, ambitions for China
Huang Ximing was once a Ford engineer in the United States. He's now banking on that background to help make his Bordrin Motor a survivor in China's hypercompetitive EV market.
Sales
Why China's auto sales are sagging
Industry trade groups and market research firms have produced various theories to explain why the market suddenly ran out of steam. But a website tracking peer-to-peer lending in China has provided one plausible factor.
Global Markets
Chinese real estate developers bet on EV market
Limits on housing market investments in China have real estate developers looking to the EV market for new money-making opportunities.
Automakers & Suppliers
BMW, VW win Beijing's OK to gain control of China JVs
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's government allowed BMW and VW to gain control over local ventures ahead of their foreign rivals, giving the German automakers a boost in the world's largest vehicle market.
China
Trump tactics tough on foreign automakers in China
The Chinese auto market is relatively healthy. Foreign automakers in China have had only one major challenge: how to ramp up electrified vehicle output. Now they have another headache.
Mobility Report
Didi alliance eyes 10 million EVs by 2028
Didi Chuxing, the Chinese ride-hailing giant, is partnering with 31 auto industry companies to develop models for shared mobility and new standards for electrified vehicles.
China
Don't bet on widespread breakups of JVs in China
A complete separation will be hard for some global brands that manufacture in China, and it may not be desirable for major global automakers such as General Motors.
Blogs
Automakers needn't get caught up in China trade spat
It's probably unrealistic to expect imports to account for a sizable portion of vehicle sales in China.
Sales
What emboldened GAC to try U.S.?
What led Guangzhou Automobile Group to announce plans last week to enter the U.S. market, widely viewed as the world's toughest?
China
How China plans to create giant state-owned carmaker
In recent years, Beijing has forced the consolidation of state-owned industries such as steelmaking, railway equipment and coal mining. Now it's the auto industry's turn.
Blogs
How China plans to create a giant state-owned automaker
In recent years, Beijing has forced the consolidation of state-owned industries such as steelmaking. Now it's the auto industry's turn.
Automakers & Suppliers
Geely acquires U.S. flying-car developer Terrafugia
China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group completed the purchase of Terrafugia, a flying-car developer in Woburn, Mass. Terrafugia expects to deliver its first flying car in 2019 and plans to launch a vehicle capable of vertical takeoff and landing by 2025.
Blogs
Why it makes sense for Great Wall to buy Jeep
Fiat Chrysler should seriously consider an offer from Great Wall for the Jeep brand. A deal would make perfect sense for Great Wall, but also for FCA.