China EV price war to worsen as market share takes priority over profit
China’s automotive sector braces for an escalating price war, and the intensified scramble for market share could hasten the closure of unprofitable laggards.
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China’s automotive sector braces for an escalating price war, and the intensified scramble for market share could hasten the closure of unprofitable laggards.
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