How China's EV industry went from 'embarrassment' to the world's leader
China's electric vehicle industry, once dismissed as an embarrassment, now leads the world with nearly 75 percent global production. The country pioneered battery-swapping technology and built the world's largest EV charging network through over $328 billion in state investment since 2001. Chinese manufacturers transformed automotive innovation by developing affordable EVs with luxury features, achieving energy security and industrial dominance.
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Published 20 Jul 2026, 18:41 UTC · Updated 20 Jul 2026, 18:50 UTC
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