Why Chinese EV Makers Are Expanding in Latin America

Nov 06, 08:01 AM

Brazil is the biggest overseas market for Chinese automaker BYD. Other Chinese companies are also moving to the country. WSJ Brazil correspondent Samantha Pearson tells host Cordilia James why the shift to the Latin American market is just the beginning of a global expansion that could give BYD an edge over manufacturers in the West. Plus, SpaceX is looking to advance its reusable rocket tech, and competitors are taking notice.

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Brazil is the biggest overseas market for Chinese automaker BYD. Other Chinese companies are also moving to the country. WSJ Brazil correspondent Samantha Pearson tells host Cordilia James why the shift to the Latin American market is just the beginning of a global expansion that could give BYD an edge over manufacturers in the West. Plus, SpaceX is looking to advance its reusable rocket tech, and competitors are taking notice.


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