Can China’s EV boom give it decisive edge in geopolitical tech war?

Beijing’s dominance in global EV industry may provide leverage over countries dependent on its technology and supply chains, analysts say

“And you’re dependent on us for cars, and we want this and this and this from you on other political issues.”

China’s slowing domestic auto market has pushed its carmakers to expand overseas, with monthly vehicle exports surpassing one million for the first time in June and projected to reach around 12 million by year-end.

The global expansion of cheaper, high-quality Chinese electric and hybrid vehicles has sparked concerns in many countries over Beijing’s alleged “overcapacity”, which governments attribute to state subsidies – a charge China denies.